Associate Director, Center for Student Involvement

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

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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.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Other

Benefits

• Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees