Assistant Director of Student Involvement
Company: College of the Holy Cross
Location: Worcester
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Assistant Director of Student Involvement
College of the Holy Cross
Description
Reporting to the Associate Director (leadership), the Assistant
Director of Student Involvement is responsible for providing
support to student-supported media specifically; supports the
office's leadership programming generally; and supports the major
events and late-night programming.
The Office of Student Involvement (OSI), in collaboration with the
Student Government Association, advises and supports a variety of
social media outlets, including The Spire student newspaper, WCHC
student radio station, and the Purple Patcher yearbook.
Additionally, OSI offers a robust ecosystem of leadership
opportunities and programming designed to promote and develop core
leadership skills and abilities for the elected members of
recognized student organizations, the Division's student leaders,
and for students at the College generally. Finally, OSI, in
collaboration with SGA and RSOs, offers many opportunities for
students to socialize, gather, and make connections through major
events and late-night programming.
The assistant director is responsible for liaising with campus
partners and key stakeholders; student and club advising; event
management; space management; budget management; risk management;
marketing and communications; and assessment.
The assistant director must demonstrate an ability to deliver high
quality work; work effectively as part of a team; maintain a
commitment to holistic student development; have strong
interpersonal and communication skills; and be able to foster
strong relationships with campus partners. The assistant director
must also demonstrate an ability to approach their work in a manner
consistent with the College's identity as a Jesuit, Catholic,
liberal arts college in a residential setting.
Major Areas of ResponsibilitySubject Matter Expertise
- Serves as the office's expert in the areas of student-supported
media. Additionally, works to support the office's leadership
programming, major events, and late-night programming with a
specific focus on supporting the Multicultural Student
Organizations.
- Student-supported media
- Serves as the business contact for student-supported media,
including the student newspaper, yearbook, and radio station
- Liaises with their faculty advisors to ensure compliance with
college expectations and federal regulations
- With the faculty advisors, provides appropriate training and
maintains relevant documentation
- Leadership programming
- Works with the Associate Director for Leadership on projects
and initiatives related to the office's leadership programming and
the RSO program.
- Advises RSOs on training matters, and provides assistance with
RSO training and documentation
- Major events and late-night programming
- Works with student organizations and club advisors to plan and
implement significant events
- Works with the Assistant Dean/Director and other staff in OSI
to plan and implement major events and late-night programming
Supervision
- Shares supervision and support of student workers, graduate
assistants, and interns as relevant and appropriate.
Campus Collaborations
- Collaborate with key campus stakeholders, including but not
limited to staff in Student Affairs, the Career Development Center,
the J.D. Power Center, Athletics, the Chaplains Office, etc.
Strategic Planning / Assessment
- Utilize data and feedback to drive change and sustain standard
practices
- Develop and execute annual goals and annual assessment
plans
- Recommends and implements changes based on best practices and
benchmarking
Event Management
- Collaborates with the appropriate campus partners to plan and
implement both small- and large-scale, and virtual and in-person,
events, including Conference Services, Facilities, ITS, etc.
- Utilizes EMS and CampusGroups to manage and promote
events.
- Ensures that student club-sponsored events adhere to the
College's policies and procedures.
Marketing
- Develops marketing guidelines and trainings for RSOs, including
on-campus outreach, community communications, and social media
usage
- Works with others in OSI to market relevant materials,
including social media usage
Risk Management
- Coordinate overall risk management activities and prevention
for the RSO Program, including identifying and liaising with
individuals designated as campus subject matter experts in specific
areas of risk.
Budget Management
- Monitors RSO budget status and ensures business processes are
established, followed, and maintained
- Works with others in OSI to ensure adherence to good budgeting
practices
Student Advising and Mentorship
- Advise and mentor student leaders, providing appropriate
feedback and maintaining group morale
Office Leadership
- Work with others in OSI to contribute to a culture of teamwork
and collaboration
- Support OSI efforts and priorities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree is strongly preferred but not required. 1-2
years of progressive experience in student activities, student
leadership, student development, or a closely related field.
- A desire to work in a fast-paced; diverse and vibrant global
institution is essential.
- An understanding of and appreciation for student development in
a Jesuit Catholic context and a passion for working with
students.
- Must be able to work collaboratively, independently and be able
to make sound decisions independently.
- Must be self-motivated, able to operate independently and reach
effective decisions.
- Demonstrate intercultural, diversity and inclusion competencies
and a commitment to working with diverse populations.
- Must be available for some night and weekend work.
- Proficient in all Microsoft suite applications including Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Access.This is a full time, exempt level
position. The College is committed to providing competitive market
pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive
benefits package for full-time staff, including:
- 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year
wait waiver available)
- Condensed summer 4-day work week
- Tuition benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development
opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and
complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.To review our
Employee Benefit Options, please go to:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please upload a resume (CV) and cover
letter.
In your cover letter please address how your work might support the
College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college
(see ) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please
provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments
in these areas. For more information, please visit . Review of
applications will begin as received and continue until the position
has been filled.
To apply, please visit:
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