Assistant Director of Student Engagement

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $63,700 - $72,000

Position Summary

The Assistant Director (AD) reports to an Associate Director in Student Engagement (SE) and supports SE and Undergraduate Student Life (USL) within Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Working closely with the Associate Director, primary responsibilities include advisement of student organizations that are activist and political in nature, leading the logistics for the student leadership awards ceremony, serving on the Undergraduate Student Life advising team and working collaboratively to provide campus-wide community programming and other initiatives for SE and/or USL. The incumbent will provide individual support to student leaders in social, leadership, and identity development.

Responsibilities

• Advising, Training, and Leadership Development
  
  
  
  • Develop strong advisory relationships with leaders of student organizations and their members. Advising portfolio consists of Political and Activist groups that host high profile guests/speakers.
  • Utilize strong knowledge of student development theory and leadership development theory to inform advising practices and the development of services.
  • Inform advisees about relevant University and Office policies and procedures and provide guidance in interpreting policies and procedures.
  • Assist advisees in critical decision making by helping explore options and consequences of actions related to group leadership, event planning and implementation.
  • Monitor student organization budgets; negotiate contracts with performers, speakers and service providers.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with event planning staff throughout the University to facilitate student group activities and events. Partner offices may include: Facilities, Public Safety, the Office of University Life and University Event Management.
  • Facilitate and encourage inter-organization communication and collaboration and facilitate communication with other University departments.
  • Supports the oversight of organizational advising system including club recognition process, trainings, creation of adviser support resources, compliance tracking etc.
  • Supports oversight of student group adjudication.
  • Provide evening and weekend event coverage and advisement.
  
  
  
  
• Program Planning, Advising, Management and Assessment
  
  
  
  • Participate on various advising work groups, policy committees, and informational panels as determined by the Associate Director.
  • Work collaboratively with the Columbia College events team on planning and execution of the Leadership Excellence Awards Ceremony.
  • Recruit and lead committee of professional staff and student leaders.
  • Oversee planning and organization of club/organization/administrative programs and events.
  • Collaborates with other departments to develop and implement outreach programs.
  • Assess quality and effectiveness of programs and services.
  • Implement programs and services that support student involvement, development, learning and leadership.
  • Supports elements of the New Student Orientation Program as assigned.
  
  
  
  
• Training and Development
  
  
  
  • Participate in student group activities and assist leaders and officers in recruiting, engaging and training leaders and attracting more participants.
  • Work with club leaders and officers on increasing inclusivity and accessibility to all parts of campus.
  • Supports Associate Director with planning onboarding program for all student groups and adviser.
  
  
  
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required.
• Minimum two years related experience required.
• Strong organizational and time and project management skills.
• Evening and weekend hours are necessary, as is overnight travel for off campus retreats if assigned.
• Strong knowledge of student development theory, leadership development theory, multiculturalism, and community building.

**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.**

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years related experience preferred.
• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration or related field.
• Experience working with political or activist student organizations or related types of groups.
• Knowledge and experience with theoretical and practical applications of experiential learning related to leadership in higher education or transferable setting.
• Demonstrated ability working in an urban setting, excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse student population.

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