Saint Joseph’s University Looking for Associate Director, Student Leadership & Activities Full Time

Welcome and Introduction

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
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Open to: Internal Applicants Only, Internal and External Applicants

Full-Time or Part-Time Status

Full-Time, 12 months

Staff Job Type

Salaried/Exempt

Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications

The Associate Director (AD) of Student Leadership & Activities reports to the Director of Student Leadership & Activities. The AD leads student-related programs and campus events on both the Hawk Hill and University City campuses to enhance student growth and development by providing social, cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for all students to engage with the campus and the community.

This is a 12-month full time position primarily located administratively on the Hawk Hill (HH) campus but will be expected to staff events and programs on the University City (UC) campus as well.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of on and off-campus programming for both campuses.
• Advise the Hawk Hill and University City programming boards and develop an innovative programming model that meets the social and cultural needs of our student population.
• Oversee and manage related programming budgets and process all related financial transactions.
• Review and negotiate all Student Leadership-generated contracts with internal and external agencies.
• Plan and execute a collaborative Welcome Week program for both campuses.
• Lead annual events direction and implementation for SJU Family Day, Student Appreciation Day (UC), study breaks (HH/UC), Trunk-or-Treat (UC), Christmas Tree Lighting (HH) and Appeal for a Meal (UC).
• Manage The Perch and sound and technology for student programming.
• Hire, train and supervise the Graduate Assistant (Programming).
• Develop and co-lead coordination of student leadership development initiatives for student organization leaders. Ensure student leaders are adequately trained in and following University policies.
• Develop and implement a social media communications plan for SLA; maintain department website and manage content and design.
• Serve as office manager for Student Leadership & Activities on both campuses.
• Support university Early Arrival Programs as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Act as a Data Security Steward to include:
• Responsible for the accuracy, security and integrity of data within the area.
• Create and maintain a secure office environment to protect all information resources within your purview.
• Establish and enforce sound policies and procedures to manage the information resources assigned to you.
• May delegate responsibility to the Data Security Officer in order to assist with the day-to-day management of information.
• Serve in compliance with the University’s Data Stewardship Policy statement.
• The person who holds this position has been classified as a Campus Security

Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act)

• Serve on University committees as appointed and prepare reports necessary to accomplish the goals of the Student Engagement and the Division of Student Life.
• Serve as a resource for students, student organizations and advisors

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• The position may require long periods spent in front of a computer. In addition, weekend and after-hours work may be required.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Minimum three years of related work experience; preferably in a university setting
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Programming and event experience
• Working knowledge of higher education policies such as FERPA, Title IX, Cleary Act
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to serve the needs of a culturally diverse student population
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student leadership, campus recreation, or related field

Union: None

Department: 351000 – Office of Student Leadership

Open Until Filled: No