Job no: 492854
Work type: Full-time
Location: St. Louis, MO
Categories: Student Life
Posting Details
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Director of Student Involvement guides a team in advancing the Division of Student Life’s mission and vision within the Student Involvement Office and Center for Student Engagement. They oversee robust engagement programs, new student orientation programming, student organization advising, activities, and campus events to enrich campus life and engage both on-ground and online students. Additionally, they will seek opportunities to engage students beyond the boundaries of the campus into the surrounding St. Louis community. Reporting directly to the Dean of Campus Life, they champion innovation and foster collaboration across the University. In charge of 100+ student organizations, they provide guidance to crucial student groups and are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive atmosphere for all.
Essential Responsibilities Include:
• Advising, Leadership, and Development: Provide leadership, development, and supervision for the Office of Student Involvement team. Provide oversight for the day-to-day management of the Center for Student Engagement and LJ’s. Collaborate with team members and Dean of Campus Life to define departmental objectives, training programs, learning outcomes, and assessment plans in line with the University’s vision and strategic plan. Lead and support student programming efforts, assist with program advisement, implementation, marketing, training, and coverage. Provide oversight and leadership for the student employee program within Student Involvement and assist in the supervision and development of CSE student workers in various capacities.
• Student Organization Training & Support: Advise and provide leadership to key groups, including the Committee on New N’ Existing Campus Traditions (CONNECT), Go Saints!, and the Campus Activities Board in partnership with the Assistant Director and Coordinator. Assist in managing budgets, planning, organization, and implementation of these organizations’ programs and events. Collaborate with Chief of Staff on implementing MSG funding and fundraising processes into student organization training.
• Campus-wide Event Planning: Plan and execute major campus-wide events and traditions, such as facilitating and overseeing engagement initiatives for new students during Orientation onboarding, Student Involvement Fairs, University Week of Welcome, Homecoming Week, Family Weekend, Fright Night, Cram Jam, Winter Week of Welcome, Spring Fling, and NEXALAWANACYA.
• Collaborations and Partnerships: Collaborate with various departments and faculty/staff advisors for student organization success, deliverables, and strategic growth. Serve on a variety of committees within the Division of Student Life and University. The collective partnerships include but are not limited to: Admissions, Athletics, Residential Life, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Student Success, and University Events.
• Program Development and Facilitation: Administer and facilitate the Keith Lovin Institute for Leadership and Values, a three-level leadership program providing academic career leadership opportunities for students.
• Administrative and Outreach Responsibilities: Manage the operating budget for Student Involvement and collaborate on the department budget with the Dean for Campus Life and Vice President of Student Life. Develop and deliver Student Involvement communication by way of intentional redundancy, digital presence, and publishing policy guides. Engage actively in recruitment and retention initiatives and contribute to achieving enrollment goals.
• Engagement and Communication: Foster positive communications and maintain a high profile at student programs, athletic events, and campus initiatives. Attend and actively participate in Division of Student Life and Student Involvement meetings, training sessions, and planning sessions. Perform other assigned duties and maintain a high profile in various university-wide events, athletic events, and initiatives.
• Data Driven: Collect comprehensive program evaluations and attendance data to track student engagement university wide. Utilize these data to drive informed decisions, aligning with the University’s and Division’s strategic plans.
• Adopter of Technology: Drive engagement through social media, dynamic websites, and impactful digital signage. Optimize communication in Anthology Engage and interaction using Slack to its fullest potential.
Minimum Qualifications
• 5-7 years of experience in Student Engagement, Student Leadership, event planning and student organization advising.
• High-level competency in the use of technology.
• Active knowledge and/or us of; Anthology Engage platform, CORQ app, Slack, or similar software systems.
• Budget operations, including planning, allocation, and management of financial resources.
• Supervision experience of professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Exemplary leadership skills in professional development, student engagement, leadership and development, and student organization programming and implementation.
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills to include the ability to prioritize, organize and lead multiple, concurrent initiatives: seeing project(s) to successful completion.
• Business development and contract negotiation skills with key vendors and stakeholders.
• Familiarity and involvement with the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA).
• Commitment to ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in student development or related field preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
Advertised: October 09, 2023
Applications close: Open until filled
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