Assistant Director, Campus Life
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Campus Life manages, assists, and advises all student organizations in leadership and membership development, program planning, policies and procedures, event promotion, conflict management, travel, budgeting, conference attendance, etc. in collaboration with the Director of Campus Life. This position designs and implements student organization events (ex: orientations, leadership recognitions, workshops, institutes, etc.), manages and maintains the student organization database, participates in staff trainings and meetings, and serves on committees and other programs promoting student activities on campus. This role also enhances the incoming first-year and transfer day program student experience outside of the classroom through quality transitional programs as well as through leadership education.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Four (4) years of experience in student/campus activities or other relevant experience.
- Knowledge and experience in program planning and event management.
- Ability to facilitate meetings.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize and organize workflow.
- Understanding and knowledge of student/human development.
- Skill and ability to plan programs and teach students about programming in an advisor/mentor role.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines and be attentive to details.
- Ability to lead/teach; work in a team environment; and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate patience and understanding.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced education equivalent to a Master’s degree or specialist certification.
- Experience supervising student employees.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and implement social, educational, cultural, and developmental programs and activities for students, including but not limited to the Act Six Scholars Program, Emerging Leaders Program, Student Leadership Institute, and Augsburg Student Leadership Awards.
- Assess the interests and needs of the student body to create and implement comprehensive and developmental student programming that encourages involvement and participation.
- Assist the Director of Campus Life with the implementation of new day student orientation programs, including SOAR, Auggie Days, Spring SOAR, and Transfer SOAR, and others as developed.
- Coordinate the Act Six Scholars Program, including advising all Act Six Scholars and the ASIX student organization, organize programming, and manage communications as the scholar program phases out.
- Ensure that student leaders and advisors understand institutional policies and procedures and how these relate to their organization's programming, events, and activities.
- Explore self-directed activities that provide opportunities for self-realization and personal growth for themselves and their peers.
- Advise the Augsburg Student Activities Council, Augsburg Day Student Government, and other student organizations as needed.
- Assist Director with the supervision of Campus Life student workers, including student paraprofessionals, student workers, and graduate interns.
- Serve as a campus liaison and resource for day program commuter students.
- Facilitate workshops for student organization leaders.
- Participate in University initiatives and committees.
- All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
- Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
- Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
- Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
