Assistant Director of Campus Programs and Traditions
Assistant Director of Campus Programs and Traditions
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Job Description:
The Assistant Director of Campus Programs and Traditions must have a passion for working with creative students and excitement towards contributing to a positive entrepreneurial and vibrant campus experience. Reporting to the Associate Director of New Student and Family Programs the Assistant Director will work directly with students in developing and implementing programs and events that positively contribute to student engagement and campus pride. The Assistant Director in partnership with the broader Student Life team will support and harness student advocacy energy and enthusiasm towards the development of an engaging and fun campus experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop an overall strategy and vision to increase Berklee spirit and pride reviewing and fully leveraging the histories of the Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Recruit train and supervise a team of Community Connectorsstudent employees who plan and implement fun inclusive and engaging events and programs that foster community throughout the academic year.
Manage the institutions mascot program at campus functions programs and popup events.
Develop a process for defining implementing and assessing campuswide traditions.
Implement existing campuswide traditions including Welcome Week Fall Fest Mingus Madness Senior Week and Best of Berklee.
Implement recognition opportunities for the student community in order to positively contribute to campus spirit and student community.
Develop new traditions aimed at building community and shared experiences for students faculty and staff.
Implement campus voter registration efforts programs and events that encourage civic engagement and participation.
Supports the New Student and Family Programs team with planning and implementing Orientation and Welcome Week aligning programming with the firstyear experience and divisional cocurriculum.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to plan direct and evaluate a complex operation using staff time funds and other resources for the accomplishment of longterm and shortterm goals of the institution.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students faculty staff and the public.
Ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility providing direct training and supervision as needed.
Ability to apply budgetary and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
Ability to organize work effectively conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Ability to integrate resources policies and information for the determination of procedures solutions and other outcomes.
Ability to communicate effectively orally by phone in person and in writing.
Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Director does not supervise any professional staff members but oversees student employees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Supervisors are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination intimidation coercion or harassment including sexual harassment. Work is performed indoors and primarily in an office setting. The noise level is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this position the employee may be required to travel.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Education or related field preferred. 23 years of experience in Higher Education or related field preferred. Extensive experience in a college or university setting is preferred project management budget management and assessment experience preferred.
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty staff students and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion ancestry age national origin place of birth gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
As part of this commitment Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Team at or call.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
StaffRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
