Assistant Director of Student Involvement - Worcester, United States - College of the Holy Cross

Description

Assistant Director of Student Involvement

College of the Holy Cross

Description

The Assistant Director of Student Involvement is a 12 month live-in/on position reporting to the Senior Associate Director/Director of Orientation and Transition. This position works collaboratively with the entire Student Involvement staff to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive co-curricular program that aligns with the College mission and reflects best practices amongst institutions of higher education. This position has specific responsibility for assisting with signature departmental events including Gateways Orientation, Family Weekend, Senior Week and on-going late night and weekend programming. This position works closely with students and student organizations as an advisor and event planner. As such, this individual must demonstrate a commitment to holistic student development, have strong interpersonal skills, approach their work with an awareness of diversity and inclusion, and be able to foster strong relationships with campus partners.The Assistant Director of student involvement works collaboratively with the entire staff to provide meaningful experiences outside of the classroom. In alignment with the division of student affairs mission, this position will strive to provide services and programs that prepare students to become engaged citizens who thrive, act with integrity and purpose, led by example, and promote justice in solidarity. Major Areas of Responsibility

• Advise and train student groups (Purple Key Society, Junior, and Senior Class Officers) and support the implementation of the associated programs (i.e.: Homecoming Pep Rally, Tree Lighting, Senior Ball, 100 Days Ball).
• As an event planner for student organizations (media, special interest, philanthropic, religious, and academic interest groups), this position offers training, guidance, connects students to campus resources and supports students as they plan and implement a wide range of programs.
• Maintain departmental and program budgets in accordance with procedures and uphold accountability for operating within approved budget limits.
• Assist the Senior Associate Director with the design, implementation, and evaluation of Gateways Orientation including the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff. This position will support the transition groups such as, but not limited to, summer, international, and transfer orientation programs.
• Assist the Senior Associate Director with the design, implementation and evaluation of Family Weekend in collaboration with the steering committee, students and campus partners.
• Design and implement initiatives around voter registration and civic engagement. As appropriate, engage and collaborate with students and on/off campus partners in these areas.
• In an effort to split responsibilities and resources for Late Night and Weekend Programming fairly, the Assistant Director will work in coordination with their counterpart, Assistant Director (programs), to ensure the balance of workload and coverage for programming related to their functional responsibilities (e.g. Friday and Saturday night programming).
• Maintain departmental and program budgets in accordance with procedures and uphold accountability for operating within approved budget limits.
• Act as a representative on divisional and campus wide committees and task forces including but not limited to community engagement, senior events, senior convocation.
• In collaboration with the other Assistant Director, designs, implements, and evaluates a vibrant calendar of late-night weekend programming for a diverse and multicultural student body.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of the Sader Night Crew student staff (approximately 20) in the implementation of late night weekend events. Engage fellow Assistant Director (programs) in this process, as appropriate.
• Assist with departmental projects; supervise tasks of administrative staff and/or student staff.
• Represent the College with the highest degree of professionalism when interacting with both internal and external audiences.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Demonstrate and practice the division of student affairs values of connection, excellence, holistic development, reflection, and student-centered focus.
• Reform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in higher education/student affairs or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrate intercultural, diversity and inclusion competencies and a commitment to working with diverse populations.
• An understanding of and appreciation for student development in a Jesuit Catholic context and a passion for working with students.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced; diverse and vibrant global institution is essential.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and be able to make sound decisions independently.
• Technical Skills - Display proficiency using standard office equipment such as a computer, fax, photocopier, scanner, etc. Specific expertise in working with yearbook creation, student newspaper production and radio station management a plus.
• Proficient in all Microsoft suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• PeopleSoft financial system experiences a plus.
• Adobe Creative Suite, Drupal, Moodle, and Dreamweaver experience preferred.
• This is a live-on-campus position which requires night and weekend work while students are on campus.

This is a full time, 12 month live-in/on position exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• Condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please upload a resume (CV) and cover letter.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see ) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. For more information, please visit . Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.

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