Director of Student Leadership & Belonging

DIRECTOR OFSTUDENT LEADERSHIPAND BELONGING

Bridgewater College invites applications for the Director of Student Leadership and Belonging a critical leadership position dedicated to shapingand supportinganengaging campus experience for all students. This roleprovidesthe opportunity tofosterstudent growth build community andtransform ideasinto impactful eventsthat promotea strongsenseofbelonging.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director ofStudent Leadershipand Belonging at Bridgewater Collegeispivotalin student success and retention overseeingstrategic programming student leadership development andprovidingcomprehensive support for clubs and responsible forsupervising the Student Life Events andEngagementTeam (SLEET)and co-advisingthe Campus Engagement and Activity Team (CEAT) with the Coordinator of Campus Enrichment and promotesan engagingenvironment that builds communityfosters connections and cultivatesa genuine senseof belongingfor all students at Bridgewater College.

The Director is charged with:

• Leading the strategic vision and assessmentofstudent engagement through coordination of student programming through CEAT BCSA SAAC campus-sponsored clubsand other campus offices.

• Recruitingtraining andadvisingthe Bridgewater College Student Association (BCSA) whichrepresentsthe student body and advocates for student needs on campus.

• Supervising theStudent Life Events and Engagement Team (SLEET)coordinating their workwith campus events and programming.

• Providingsupport and administration for all campus student clubs and organizations.

• Providing oversight for BCVA Student Life social media platforms.
• Collaborating with internal and external campus partners to ensure a vibrant and engaging student experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

While not an exhaustive list the primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Foster and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with faculty staff across campus and community members to ensure the delivery of meaningful and relevant student engagement opportunities.
• Co-advise multiple student organizations including the Campus Engagement and Activity Team (CEAT) and campus clubs in close partnership with the Coordinator of Campus Enrichment and Belonging.
• Lead the strategic development and assessment of student programming initiatives ensuring they reflect the Student Life Curriculum.
• Work effectively with national programming organizations such as the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities the National Association for Campus Activities and the Association for Student Unions International.
• Shepherd and follow-up effectively with student organizations by monitoring their status advisor needs and budgets to ensure their successful operation and compliance.

The successful candidate will be an experienced organized and inclusive leader. For a comprehensive list of qualifications please visit Job Description.

Bridgewater College seeks an individual whopossessesthe following:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• ABachelorsdegree- AMastersdegree in a related field is preferred although consideration will be given to a bachelors degree and significant administrative and Student Affairs experience.

• Priorexperiencewith supervisory/advising and campus event planning

• Minimum of 1-2 yearsof demonstratedsuccess working in the field of Campus Programming.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.

• A proven ability to work successfully within diverse student and staff teams.

• The flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet student and college needs particularly during peak times.

• The ability to develop and maintain healthy boundaries with students while cultivating a meaningful supervisor/mentorship relationship.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to creatively and effectivelyproblem-solve.

• Abilityto connect to students and understand their wants and needs through a programming and engagement lens.

• Experience working effectively within interdisciplinary teams and building collaborative relationships with colleagues across departments and within the broader community.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and organizational skills that allow multitasking to work with students and other colleagues on day-to-day projects aand future projects.
• Have a valid Virginia Drivers license within 60 days of employment a good driving record.

ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS:

This role typically operates Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM but flexibility is the primary hours are typically Monday through Friday some duties will need to be performed outside of standard business hours to meet the evolving needs of the College community andoffer student support to the fullest extent. The position involves occasional medium physical work includinglifting upto 50 pounds with frequent lifting orcarrying ofup to35pounds. Strong sensory abilities (far vision near vision hearing and speech) are important for effective communication and engagement.

Pay is competitive and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville Washington D.C. and Richmond Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 25 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College visit:

: Complete the online application.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email Human Resources at

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College an equal opportunity provider and employer is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin sex marital status disability religion age veteran status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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