Associate Director, Center for Student Involvement

Santa Clara University•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The Associate Director supports the structure, direction, services, and programs of the Center for Student Involvement (CSI). The Associate Director assists the Director with overseeing strategic planning, assessment, staff supervision and development, and relationship building with campus partners while also serving as an advocate, advisor, and mentor to CSI staff, student organizations, and students in general. And the Associate Director plays a key role in promoting opportunities and experiences to develop student leaders, engage students in co-curricular activities, and transition new students and parents to the University.

Requirements

Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity as well as commitment to and demonstration of skills, knowledge, and awareness to serve the unique needs of the diverse campus community of Santa Clara University.
Understanding of student development and current theories and models of student learning and leadership development.
Competency working with students of different cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds with a special sensitivity to how personal experiences affect the transition into the University environment.
Oral and written communication skills, including experience in delivering workshops and speaking to groups of various sizes.
Organizational skills including time management, multitasking, and project completion.
Commitment to customer service, both internal and external to the department.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated ability to complete projects from inception to implementation.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative interpersonal relationships with internal and external constituencies.
Demonstrated ability to work beyond conventional business hours by having the flexibility to work in the evenings and on weekends when necessary.
Demonstrated ability to independently carry out tasks of varying complexity.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Master’s degree required in student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, or other relevant programs.
At least three years preferred of progressively responsible work in an academic setting or commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

Staff Supervision and Leadership
Strategic Planning and Assessment
Marketing
Budget Management
Student Organizations
Programming
Facility Management
Policy and Procedure Development, Interpretation, and Implementation
Serve as a resource for students, staff, and faculty.
Research trends and best practices related to and issues pertaining to areas of responsibility.
Act as a liaison to other departments and offices within the University and related outside groups as appropriate to areas of responsibility.
Promote and encourage collaboration between CSI and other University departments and offices.
Develop relationships with external constituents.
Confer with, counsel, and advise students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding programs, services, and opportunities offered by CSI.
Develop and chair committees as needed.
Serve on University committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CSI Director and Vice Provost for Student Life.