Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.
Position Compensation
Salary commensurate with qualifications, education & University guidelines.
Position Information
BASIC FUNCTION
Serves as chief administrator and as such plans and direct the work activities, program development and implementation of policies within and related to Campus Life including direct supervision of the functional units: Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Student Life and Activities and Intramurals and Recreational Activities.
DIMENSIONS
Supervises professional and clerical personnel of the units.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Internal contacts are with a wide range of faculty, staff, administrators and students regarding policy questions. External contacts are with senior level personnel
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Serves as chief administrator of Campus Life reporting to the Associate Vice President.
Responsible for direct management and administrative oversight of the Directors of Student Activities, Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Leadership Development, Intercultural Affairs, Intramurals and Recreational Sports, the University Center and the University Scheduling Office. Develops and implements an in-service training program for professional staff.
Plans, recommends, coordinates and implements programs in the areas of Student Life, Intercultural Affairs, Intramurals and Recreational Sports, Greek Affairs, Student Activities, the University Center and Scheduling Office.
Interprets, evaluates and communicates the goals, purposes and objectives of departments under his/her supervision.
Serves as chief liaison between departments under his/her supervision and other University administrators and educational and service units.
Assists the Vice President for Student Affairs in the development, interpretation of the purposes, goals and objectives for Campus Life, consistent with the philosophy, policies and regulations of the University.
Provides leadership, guidance and assistance to the University community in matters of student life, welfare and development. Including serving as part of a crisis response team and on an on-call rotation.
Responsible for the preparation and administration of the budgets of the departments under her/his supervision.
Serves as representative of the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and is responsible as the principal University officer in all matters pertaining to Student Activities, the University Center, International Student concerns, Greek Life, Leadership Development, Intramurals and Recreational Sports, and Central Scheduling.
Performs other related and miscellaneous duties and specific projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs.
Provides guidance and counseling to individuals and groups of a personal, social and educational nature.
Responsible for organization and implementation of Central Scheduling and University-Wide Scheduling.
Conducts continuous evaluation of programs and activities under his/her supervision and makes appropriate recommendations to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs concerning plans and programs.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of higher education student affairs systems and related principles and practices.
Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Knowledge of student development theory and student personnel administration.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Ability to plan and evaluate programs.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
Program planning and implementation skills.
Knowledge of student support programs and services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in student personnel, education, sociology or related field and six (6) years experience in higher education administration or any equivalent combination twelve (12) years of education and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.
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