Assistant Director, Student Engagement

Flagler•Saint Augustine, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement assists with the overall execution of the student activities program. The role advises the Student Government Association and supports weekly evening events, leadership development, field trips, campus-wide collaborative programming, and events demonstrating Flagler College’s Core Values. The position develops and oversees leadership programming, oversees the Multicultural Center, coordinates service opportunities, and supports diversity and inclusion initiatives, orientation, and on- and off-campus programming. It also provides administrative support to student clubs and organizations and manages activity-related records, expenditures, schedules, reports, communications, and promotional materials. The Assistant Director performs other duties assigned by the Director of Student Engagement and/or Vice President of Student Affairs and serves on campus-wide committees as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to understand the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong management and organizational skills.
Two years of experience in student activities, leadership development, and/or campus programming.
One or more years of experience advising students on personal and academic matters.

Nice To Haves

Student affairs experience with an emphasis on student development is strongly preferred.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing needs on a daily basis.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to maintain productive, effective, and inclusive working relationships with diverse staff, faculty, administrators, students, and other internal and external constituents.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Ability to train and evaluate performance and take corrective action as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee leadership programming, including workshops, trainings, and a leadership summit or conference.
Oversee the Multicultural Center and collaborate across campus to promote belonging, leadership, and career readiness.
Coordinate service opportunities, including planning alternative spring break and/or winter break opportunities.
Support diversity and inclusion programming under the direction of the Director of Student Leadership & Engagement.
Collaborate with Student Affairs offices on programming related to health and wellness, housing operations and residential living, campus recreation, and career development.
Support Orientation and Welcome Week.
Support on- and off-campus programming and field trips.
Provide administrative support to student clubs and organizations, working with the Director as needed.
Review and track expenditures related to student activities, club and organization programming, and the operational budget.
Maintain records of student involvement, programming events, databases, and files; track data and expenditures; schedule buildings and facilities; compile report information; process emails; and create posters and fliers as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Student Engagement and/or Vice President of Student Affairs.
Serve on campus-wide committees as needed.