Director of Student Involvement and Campus Activities, Student Affairs

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include supervising professional and student staff; preparing and monitoring budgets; overseeing organizational services, advisor support, student organization, and leadership development programs; creating, communicating, implementing, and evaluating a departmental vision and strategic plan; developing and promoting activities and traditions in support of a vibrant and engaging campus community; working as part of the Student Affairs director team supporting and enhancing Student Affairs initiatives in support of the University mission; fostering a sense of community that encourages and promotes interaction among diverse student constituencies; developing and supporting departmental, student union, and student organization programming; recruiting and training faculty/staff advisors for student organizations; developing programming and materials to support student organization leaders and advisors; and creating a process of program evaluation and measuring student learning outcomes. This position will likely require some evening and weekend responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications include a master’s degree; 3 – 5 years of relevant professional experience including student activities, leadership development, student organization advisement, training and supervision; demonstrated ability to coordinate successful student-centered programming within a college environment; strong written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; the ability to relate to a wide variety of student populations effectively; and excellent organizational and motivational skills.

Preferred qualifications include previous student activities experience within a residential liberal arts environment; knowledge of student development theory; budget and risk management experience; and experience developing contractual agreements.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications, resume, all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (copies acceptable; official copies will be required prior to campus interview), and contact information for three references.

Posted: May 29, 2008.
Review of applications will begin July 1, 2008.  This position will remain open until filled.