Student Life Assistant Director of Student Programming & Engagement

Position SummaryThe Office of Student Involvement & First Year Programs strives to engage students in opportunities across campus that encourage growth and a connection with others. Committed to providing a positive and inclusive environment that is responsive to the needs of students the office provides intentional spaces for students to develop as leaders and individuals in true Pioneer character heart and spirit. With the overall goal to increase student retention the Office of Student Involvement & First Year Programs will coordinate comprehensive year-long programs designed to provide leadership opportunities as well as the transitional programs that will enhance the students college experience. The Assistant Director of Student Programming & Engagement will need to partner and collaborate with a variety of departments on campus to coordinate events as well as engage students in leadership and learning. The Assistant Director of Student Programming and Engagement works to improve the SHU experience through student development and education outside of the classroom. The Assistant Director is responsible for the coordination and implementation of campus-wide programming for the undergraduate student population. This position is responsible for the development of leadership programming that contributes to the growth of SHU students outside of the classroom. Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop implement and assess engaging innovative and inclusive monthly campus events programs and initiatives that enhance student engagement belonging and campus life for undergraduate as the primary resource for student clubs and organizations by overseeing organization recognition and registration policy compliance event planning support purchasing officer transitions and faculty/staff advisor the Universitys student engagement platform SHU Engage including organization administration event approvals communications training reporting and data student organization operations including annual roster management organization communications monthly Council of Clubs & Organizations (CCO) meetings leadership development opportunities and new organization the Council of Clubs & Organizations (CCO) and assigned Student Government Class Board(s) providing leadership development organizational guidance and support for student-led coordination of campus traditions and signature programs including Carnival Spring Fest concerts Involvement Fairs and Campus Life Leadership Awards and other university-wide engagement in supporting office initiative of New Student Orientations Welcome Weekend First 50 Days and Family Weekend and facilitate leadership training educational workshops and resources that support student organization officers advisors and emerging student in the development and implementation of the Pioneers Together Initiative using SHU Engage data and participation trends to identify uninvolved and unconnected students and coordinate outreach strategies that fosterengagement belonging and student University Move-In volunteers including the recruitment scheduling and day-of for event logistics including set up marketing and programs and initiatives through participation data student feedback and learning outcomes to inform continuous improvement and enhance the student with recruitment activities including Open Houses Admitted Student Days and Divisional duties as assigned by Supervisor. Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other AttributesMasters Degree preferredMinimum of (2) years experience within student affairs including graduate with large-scale event planning and interpersonal communication and organizational of student development theory leadership and inclusive Working ConditionsThe position requires evening and weekend hours as well as occasional holiday work as determined by the supervisor.