Assistant Director, Student Leadership

High Point University•High Point, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

High Point University Assistant Director of Student Leadership will serve as the Student Government Association (SGA) Advisor and will assist the Student Experience team with events, communication campaigns, and supporting student leadership. This position advises SGA Executive Cabinet and supervises all SGA-charted organizations affiliated with the university, ensuring that all university guidelines are honored while supporting the university’s mission and strategic plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Knowledge of HPU and understanding of the university’s culture required
General understanding of guidelines and processes related to student organizations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prioritization, organization, and multitasking skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with members of the HPU staff, faculty, and various student organizations
Experience with supervision of students
Experience with budget oversight
Proficient in Microsoft products, budgeting software (Clarity), Adobe products, WordPress, and general social media platforms.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night and weekend hours.
Ability to work independently without constant supervision, but also effectively contribute to the Student Experience team within the Office of Student Life
Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of leadership experience preferred
1-2 years of experience in student leadership

Responsibilities

Training, mentoring, and overseeing student leaders within Student Government Association
Maintains awareness of all important university dates, major deadlines, and upcoming events
Maintains a thorough understanding of the Student Guide to Campus Life, SGA Governing Documents, etc. and ensures they are being followed by student organizations
Reviews and oversees the approval of marketing materials and event plans for all SGA organization endeavors
Advises and assists student organizations in planning and organizing special events
Oversees SGA financial operations, including management of the SGA budget, advising and supporting the Student Treasurer, facilitating purchasing and payment processes, and ensuring compliance with university financial policies in coordination with appropriate campus partners.
Provides guidance and oversight to student organizations and advisors regarding off-campus travel, including interpretation of university policies, support with planning processes, and coordination with appropriate campus partners.
Facilitates student organization advisor education, hosts annual advisor training sessions, designs and distributes all advisor-facing communication, and meets with advisors as needed
Maintains the SGA and other affiliated websites, ensuring that all information is current and accurate
Oversees maintenance and updates of university-wide student organization platform, AirTable, for SGA purposes
Provides training materials and educates student leaders, advisors, etc. on AirTable and other platforms to ensure correct usage
Contributes to the Monthly Student Events Calendar and ensures all important SGA-related programs are included
Attends weekly calendar meetings as a representative of SGA / Student Experience as requested by Associate Vice President for Student Experience
Ensures SGA coverage for all Admissions-related events and preview fairs
Chaperones major SGA-hosted events and Executive Cabinet retreats, conferences, etc.
Assists with organizational misconduct investigations as needed
Leads and supports the planning and execution of signature Student Experience programs and events, including biannual Involvement Fairs, LDOC Festival, and other large-scale campus initiatives.
Supervises graduate and undergraduate student employees as needed
Other duties as assigned.