The Student Development Director is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing services and activities designed to enhance the social, cultural and intellectual vitality of campus life; stimulating school spirit; developing an appreciation of diversity; and strengthening the overall quality of campus life and the sense of community both on and off campus. This position works alongside the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, oversees the Center for Student Involvement, and supervises the Non-Traditional/Commuter Student Center and an Administrative Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Directs Student Life and Leadership programs, services, activities, and budgets including, but not limited to, Registered Student Organizations, Special Events (such as Family Day/Weekend and Homecoming), and Greek Life. Advise the Western Activities Council, Interfraternity Council, and Panhellenic Council.
- Manage and supervise the Center for Student Involvement and Non-Traditional/Commuter Student Center units and staff, including hiring, evaluating, training, etc.
- Provides supervision and advising for program development and leadership for campus clubs and organizations.
- Supports first-time students through activities such as non-academic advising, attendance and presentations at Griffon Edge (freshmen orientation), conducting leadership workshops, student organization advising, and University 101 presentations.
- Develops and oversees assessment, using Student Affairs learning outcomes. Collaborates with the Division on University retention and persistence efforts.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; and a minimum of 3 years related higher education administration experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field
Knowledge of higher education administration, diversity, and student development theory.
Physical Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds
FLSA Exempt
Additional Demands
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Student development theory and best practices
- Higher education administration
- Multicultural, diversity, and inclusion practices
- Greek Life
- Budgeting
- Crisis management
- Mediation
- Strong organization skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong supervisory skills
- Ability to interact positively
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, students, administration and the general public.
Hours of Work
M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm
May require some nights and weekends.
Posting Number S224P
Open Date 06/23/2021
Priority Deadline 06/30/2021
Open Until Filled Yes
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