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 the Director of Student Engagement, Orientation and Community Programs within Student Engagement (SE) and supports SE and Undergraduate Student Life (USL) within Columbia College (CC) and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Working closely with the Director, the AD will support the day-to-day management and execution of the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) throughout the year and oversee spring NSOP for visiting students. The AD will advise student organizations and will work collaboratively with the Director to provide campus-wide community programs and initiatives. The incumbent will provide individual support to student leaders in social, leadership, and identity development.

Responsibilities

Student Group Advising

• Develop strong advisory relationships with leaders of student organizations, class councils, and their members. Utilize strong knowledge of student 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, Administration and Planning, Public Safety, and University Event Management. Facilitate and encourage inter-organization communication and collaboration and facilitate communication with other University departments.
• Provide evening and weekend event coverage and advisement.

Program Planning, Management, and Assessment

• Support the Director of Student Engagement, Orientation and Community Programs on all aspects of the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP)from planning to execution.
• Oversee Spring (NSOP) for visiting students of CC and SEAS
• In collaboration with NSOP Staff, recruit, select, train, and guide all NSOP Committee, Crew Captains, and Orientation Leaders to create and shape a positive, safe, and welcoming experience for all incoming students.
• Supervise student staff that assist in the NSOP planning and implementation process.
• Utilize expertise in orientation, transition, and retention to ensure leadership development, CAS Standards, and implementation of risk management standards.
• Collaborate with partner offices to plan and coordinate overall orientation logistics.
• Oversee campus-wide, community building programming and initiatives, with involvement from students.
• Implement programs and services that support student involvement, development, learning and leadership.
• Oversee planning and organization of club/organization/administrative programs and events.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement outreach programs.
• Assess quality and effectiveness of programs and services.

Training and Development

• Provide training and leadership development opportunities for students.
• Participate in student group activities and assist leaders and officers in recruiting, engaging and training leaders and attracting participants.
• Work with club leaders and officers on increasing inclusivity and accessibility to all parts of campus.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required.
• A minimum of two years of related experience required.

*Evening and weekend hours are necessary, as is overnight travel for student group training and development retreats.*

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration or related field.
• Strong knowledge of student development theory, leadership development theory, transition theory, multiculturalism, and community building.
• 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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