Assistant Director for Recognized Student - West Haven, United States - University of New Haven
Description
Who we are:
The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England.
It's a diverse and vibrant community of more than 8,800 students with campuses around the country and around the world.
Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service.
More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
The Assistant Director for Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) and Operations is responsible for assisting in the administration and organization of a comprehensive student engagement program.
You are:
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form required
- Able to work with academic departments and other student support service areas required
- Able to work effectively with a diverse student population required
- Able to multitask and manage different projects required
- Able to work occasional nights and weekends required
- Able to work in a "team orientated" office
You will:
- Approve RSO events in our events management system
- Meet with RSO's to ensure they are adhering to university policy and procedures, and city and state guidelines relating to event management; Oversee the tracking and approval of RSO travel
- Serve as point of contact for RSO inquiries; Oversee updating and editing the RSO Handbook
- Serve on the Events Steering Committee
- Management of the Vehicle Use Policy administration
- Perform social and academic checks for student leadership positions
- Coordinate the purchases and disbursements of student prizes and gift cards; Follow up with Recognized Student Organizations on fundraising monies
- Advise Chariot Yearbook with the development and facilitation of all events
- Oversight of set ups for all Orientation programs
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of the Center for Student Engagement, Leadership and Orientation
You need:
- Master's degree in higher education, student development or similar field
- 2+ years professional experience in student affairs, student engagement or similar field
- Knowledge of contemporary higher education principles, practices, and procedures
- Understanding of Microsoft 365 products required
- Understanding of webbased higher education software such as Anthology/Campus Labs Engage and Baseline, Slate, and Banner preferred
- Understanding of learning management software such as Canvas preferred
- Understanding of webbased event manage software such as EMS, Social Tables, and Eventbrite preferred
- Must have a valid driver's license
What's In It For You:
- Health &
Welfare Programs:
Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
- Wellness & Fitness: Oncampus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
- Commitment to
Educational Excellence:
Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
- Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
- Work/
Life Benefits:
Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year's); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable
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