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The Director of Student Engagement & Student Union serves as a member of the Leadership Team in the Division of Student Affairs and is directly responsible for the oversight supervision development coordination assessment and strategic growth of a comprehensive co-curricular student engagement and student activities program designed to address the social and developmental needs of students on the ERAU-Prescott Campus. The Department of Student Engagement & Student Union is responsible for fall and spring Orientation programs Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) advising of student groups campus-wide student events Fraternity and Sorority Life student leadership programs and Parent and Family Programs. The Director also oversees the daily and functional operations of the Student Union. The Director supervises two Assistant Directors as well as student staff including recruiting hiring training and evaluation.

This is a full-time twelve month exempt position.

Duties:

Administrative Oversight
Provide vision mission and purpose for the Department within the Division of Student Affairs the Dean of Students leadership team and the ERAU-Prescott Campus.
Provide supervision leadership and administrative oversight to Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) student events that fall within the purview of the department Fraternity and Sorority Life student leadership programs Parent and Family Programs and fall and spring Orientation programs for students.
Oversee the advising of all Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs); meet with and train student leaders and advisors as necessary.
Create and present workshops for students organizations and advisors.
Assist with the administration of the student organization conduct process in collaboration with the Dean of Students Office.
Serve as the campus administrator for the universitys student organization management software currently CampusGroups which serves as the database for student organizations and events.
Plan and schedule activities throughout the year to create social and developmental learning opportunities for students.
Serve as a key member of the Campus Events Committee.
Create manage and adjust operational budgets for the Department and Orientation programs.
Serve as the Budget Manager for the Department.
Responsible for departmental and divisional assessment efforts.
Review and update departmental policies and procedures; assist in the periodic review and update of relevant campus policies and publications including the Student Handbook.
Stay current on regional and national trends in student affairs student engagement and student activities in higher education.

Staff Supervision and Development
Responsible for the recruitment selection and training of all departmental staff including two full-time masters-level assistant directors and numerous student staff.
Meet regularly with the department and individually with professional staff to provide guidance and supervision.
Conduct evaluations regularly with professional staff including annual formal evaluations; oversee and implement the evaluation process for student staff.
Create and implement individualized and department-wide professional development opportunities for professional and student staff.

Orientation Programs
Responsible for leading conceptualizing developing and implementing fall and spring Orientation programs for students.
Recruit select train and supervise over 40 student Orientation Leaders (OLs).
Coordinate effectively with various campus stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of Orientation programs including stakeholders from academic affairs the campus events committee facilities the Chancellors Office and ROTC.
Participate in planning in the Campus Opening Committee for planning the start of the fall and spring semesters.

Student Leadership Development
Serve as an advisor to specific student organizations including the Student Government Association (SGA) as assigned.
Develop coordinate and implement campus-wide leadership development programs for students.
Plan organize manage promote and host an annual campus-wide leadership awards/recognition ceremony.

Student Union Operations
Responsible for Student Union desk operations including the selection management training and scheduling of student employees.
Manage building operations usage Capital and Work Order requests to ensure appropriate facility quality and welcoming student environment.
Ensure that Student Union services are provided effectively and within operational budgets.
Oversee the management of Student Union games game systems and other entertainment equipment.
Maintain open communication with other stakeholders (e.g. Sodexo) who operate programs and services in the building.
Maintain Student Union and Department controlled bulletin boards.
Provide leadership for the building in emergencies.
Provide leadership as needed in the development building and opening of new Student Union facilities on campus.

Additional Support to the Division of Student Affairs Campus and University
Ensure Departmental participation on the conduct committee.
Serve as a conduct officer hearing low medium and high-level cases in accordance with the student conduct procedures set forth in the Student Handbook.
Ensure Departmental participation on the CARES/Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT); utilize staff to carry out interventions assigned by CARES/BIT and update the database in a timely manner.
Ensure that staff properly address and document student conduct and student of concern cases; following up appropriately and providing case oversight as needed.
Serve on and/or provide leadership for relevant campus or university committees as assigned.
Assist the Dean of Students and other officials as needed with relevant projects or tasks as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise two full-time masters-level professional staff.
Directly and indirectly supervise over 60 paraprofessional staff including Orientation Leaders (OLs) and student employees.

Long hours evening and weekend hours may be required.
Travel is minimal and typically related to a conference.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.

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