Assistant Director of Student Activities

Vermont State Colleges System•Johnson, VT

1d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

This position plays a crucial role in enhancing student life at the University by planning, implementing, and evaluating a diverse range of co-curricular programs. The Assistant Director will focus on fostering student advocacy, diversity, involvement, and inclusivity, while mentoring student leaders to ensure equitable opportunities for all. This role involves managing budgets, advising student organizations, supporting volunteer initiatives, and ensuring social justice practices are integrated into student activities. The position also assists with major university events and manages physical spaces used by student programs. Collaboration with other departments and external agencies is key, as is staying current with developments in higher education student activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
Two to three years of relevant experience, or experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
Three to five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, administer, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate co-curricular programs to support and enhance student life.
Facilitate and promote student advocacy, diversity, involvement, and inclusivity through mentoring student leaders.
Recruit, train, supervise, and support student leaders in an equitable and culturally sensitive manner.
Plan the allocation of Student Activity Fees and administer the program operating budget.
Support student groups in planning and implementing social and recreational programs.
Advise local student governance organizations and oversee the advisement of student clubs and organizations.
Plan and support volunteer service opportunities for students.
Provide leadership and coordination for the continuous evaluation of student engagement and participation.
Ensure social justice practices are embedded in student organization practices.
Demonstrate inclusivity and provide excellent customer service in all modalities.
Review all contracts, invoices, and purchase orders related to campus programming.
Assist with planning and implementation of new student programming such as Orientation, Homecoming, Alumni & Family Weekend, and Commencement.
Establish and manage room reservation policies and procedures for student organizations and programs.
Monitor physical spaces used by co-curricular programs.
Confer with other Student Success departments and University personnel to plan, coordinate, and evaluate programs.
Deal with outside entertainment agencies, vendors, and others to coordinate events and negotiate contracts.
Plan and administer departmental records systems and prepare administrative/management reports.
Stay abreast of current developments in higher education student activities programs.
Manage student engagement software.
Ensure accuracy of web information regarding student engagement, student organizations, student governance, and student programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.