Shenandoah Universitys Office of Student Leadership and Development is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Student Engagement. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement serves an integral role in Shenandoah Universitys Office of Student Leadership & Engagement; assisting students in gaining an education that fully engages them in a democratic, vibrant, and healthy environment within the context of their co-curricular activities in and outside of the classroom.
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement is responsible for developing and enhancing programs, activities, events, and special co-curricular programs that promote student engagement on campus for all students, including student organizations, commuter student programs, and supervision of Campus Activities Network (CAN). This person will be responsible for oversight of at least one Graduate Assistant and multiple student employees.
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement is a member of the Division of Student Affairs and reports to the Director of Student Leadership and Engagement. This is a full-time salaried position with university benefits.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Organizations - Administrative oversight and management of the day-to-day operations for Student Clubs and Organizations. This includes managing organization registration, fundraising approvals, officer and faculty advisor training.
Campus Activities Network - Serve as a supervisor for the Campus Activities Network (CAN). Graduate Assistant and up to 20 work-study students. Assist with scheduling and payroll approval for all CAN employees while providing leadership and guidance along with on-sight supervision of various CAN programs.
Signature Programming - Work collaboratively with other departments to plan, implement, and assess student-centered programming for Orientation, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Apple Blossom, Fall Fest and other signature programming. This position may be responsible for leading specific signature programs.
Break and Closure Programming - Develop and implement student-centered programming during academic break periods and inclement weather closures.
Commuter Student Programming - Develop and implement student-centered programming aimed at providing community, support, and resources to Shenandoah Universitys commuter student population.
New Initiatives - Support the Director of Student Leadership and Engagement in identifying and implementing new programs and engagement opportunities as appropriate/directed. Examples could include fraternity and sorority life.
Basic Functions for the Assistant Director of Student Engagement:
Provide on-site quality customer service to faculty, staff, students, and patrons of the student center.
Oversee the recruitment, training, onboarding, and evaluation processes for undergraduate and graduate staff that serve as Campus Activities Network (CAN) employees.
Responsible for negotiation, procurement, and contracts with outside vendors for CAN programs.
Assist the Director in strategic planning and provide fiscal oversight of various budgets.
Complete regular reports and additional projects as assigned by the Director of Student Leadership and Engagement.
Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours as required, including but not limited to weekends and weekdays after 5pm.
Assist in a variety of departmental efforts and initiatives, campus outreach efforts, committee work, university-wide and divisional programs, including assessment committees.
Have the ability to lift 20 lbs and maneuver equipment as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Leadership and Engagement.
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