Associate Director, Student Leadership & Activities

The Associate Director (AD) of Student Leadership & Activities reports to the Director of Student Leadership & Activities. The AD oversees student related activities and functions, including the student funding boards and registered student organizations on both the Hawk Hill (HH) and University City (UC) campuses and supports campus events to enhance student growth and development by providing social, cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for all students to engage with the campus and the community. This is a 12-month full time position primarily located administratively on the Hawk Hill (HH) campus but will be expected to staff meetings on the University City (UC) campus as well.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and support student organizations on the UC and HH campuses. Provide event planning support to students and promote the creation and development of new student organizations.
• Advise the student funding boards on both campuses as well as the 150+ student organizations on financial and operational policies and procedures.
• Develop and execute training for all student organization leaders inclusive of funding guidelines, university event planning guidelines, risk management awareness, hazing awareness, Title IX, diversity, equity and inclusion programming and any relevant University policies.
• Manage funding boards and individual student organization budgets; process all student organization-related financial transactions and processes; serve on the Student Activities Fee committee.
• Select, train and manage student worker staff for Campion and The Perch.
• Co-coordinate the annual Student Life Awards nomination and selection process.
• Work with Student Leadership & Activities staff and campus partners on large-scale campus events, such as new student and transfer orientations, Welcome Weekend and Welcome Week activities, Family Day and Senior Week.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a Data Security Steward to include: Responsible for the accuracy, security and integrity of data within the area; Create and maintain a secure office environment to protect all information resources within your purview; Establish and enforce sound policies and procedures to manage the information resources assigned to you; May delegate responsibility to the Data Security Officer in order to assist with the day-to-day management of information; Serve in compliance with the University's Data Stewardship Policy statement.
• The person who holds this position has been classified as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
• Serve on University committees as appointed and prepare reports necessary to accomplish the goals of Student Leadership & Activities and the Division of Student Life.
• Serve as a resource for students, student organizations and advisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Minimum one to three years of related work experience; preferably in a university setting
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Programming and event experience, preferably with student organizations
• Working knowledge of higher education policies such as FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to serve the needs of a culturally diverse student population
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on detail

Preferred:

• Master's degree in higher education administration, student leadership, campus recreation, or related field

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• The position may require long periods spent in front of a computer.
• In addition, weekend and after-hours work may be required.

Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about and to make a positive contribution to our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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$55,575.00 - $61,800.00