Associate Director, Student Engagement and Be

Westminster University•Salt Lake City, UT

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Student Affairs at Westminster University is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, engaged, and safe campus community. The Division of Student Affairs prioritizes creating an environment that encourages student exploration of self while pursuing community, belonging, and academic success. Westminster is a private comprehensive liberal arts institution committed to preparing students to lead lives of learning, accomplishment, and service, and to helping them develop the skills and attributes needed to thrive in a diverse and interdependent world. A culture of imagination, innovation, inclusiveness, and respect for difference is a hallmark of Westminster University. Student Engagement and Belonging (SEB) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs led by the Director and supported by an Associate Director and an Assistant Director. SEB foregrounds belonging as a foundational element of an engaging campus life and student experience. SEB advances this mission by fostering student involvement, leadership development, identity exploration, cultural competence, community connection, and civil dialogue. SEB supports a vibrant campus life through the Associated Students of Westminster (ASW), Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), cultural and identity-based programming, first generation student initiatives, staff-led and student-led programming, and New Student Orientation. Reporting directly to the Director of SEB, the Associate Director serves as a senior operational and programmatic leader within the department. The Associate Director provides leadership for student engagement operations, RSO management, student staff supervision, departmental processes, assessment and reporting support, and assigned initiatives that advance belonging, leadership development, and student success. The Associate Director also supports assigned projects in New Student Orientation, student center management, staff-led programs, student-led programs, and student development initiatives.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Equity & Diversity, Social Work, or a related field
3 - 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in student affairs, student engagement, higher education administration, or a related area
Experience supervising, training, or providing leadership to student employees, peer leaders, or student staff teams
Previous experience advising or supporting college students and student organizations
Demonstrated experience in program development, event planning, leadership development, and/or project management
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success
Cultural competence, cultural humility, and experience working with students from various identities and lived experiences
Broad knowledge of issues and trends impacting undergraduate students in higher education

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting and/or managing RSOs or student leadership programs
Experience with orientation programs or large-scale events
Previous experience supporting budgeting, financial processes, purchasing, or resource management
Experience with assessment, data collection, and/or evaluation to inform decision-making/improvement
Previous experience developing or facilitating programs with defined learning outcomes
Experience directly supporting first generation, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, international, low-income, students with disabilities, or other historically underrepresented student populations
Leadership within state and/or national professional associations (eg NODA, NASPA, UPSIL, etc)
Previous experience facilitating dialogue or training across difference
Experience centralizing diversity and inclusion work at a PWI
Multilingual or multilingual proficiency

Responsibilities

Develop and implement programs and initiatives that foster student engagement, leadership development, identity exploration, and a sense of belonging
Coordinate student-led, staff-supported programs and co-curricular opportunities—with clearly defined learning outcomes—that promote community, connection, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and positive civil dialogue
Develop and coordinate leadership development opportunities, trainings, retreats, and educational experiences for ASW, RSO, Identity Group, SEB student staff, and other student leaders
Advise and support student leaders within ASW
Lead and oversee programming, initiatives, and community-building efforts for assigned SEB sponsored identity groups
Develop and coordinate programs, initiatives, and campus partnerships that support the success, retention, and sense of belonging of first-generation students
Coordinate and disseminate student involvement opportunities across campus communication platforms, such as the SEB newsletter, campus calendar, and social media
Develop programs and initiatives responsive to student needs and campus climate, fostering awareness of campus, local, national, and global issues
Assist in the planning and organization of student recognition, graduation celebration, and leadership honor events
Oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, scheduling, performance support, and daily operational leadership of SEB Office Assistants
Oversee SEB Front Desk and student-facing office operations to ensure consistent coverage, strong customer service, professional communication, and operational effectiveness
Coordinate operational logistics for approved campus posting and tabling requests including calendaring, communication, setup/takedown coordination, table signage, student staff workflows, etc.
Support the Director in the oversight of the Shaw Student Center
Manage semester-based registration and recognition process for new and returning RSOs
Advise RSOs, leaders, and advisors on organizational development, event planning, membership engagement, advisor development, and University policies and procedures
Develop and deliver comprehensive training and communication for RSO leaders and advisors—including leadership development, membership growth, event planning, marketing, risk management, fiscal responsibility, anti-hazing, institutional policies, and RSO best practices—to support compliance, safety, and engagement
Design and facilitate training initiatives, with clearly defined learning outcomes, that promote leadership development, responsible decision-making, and effective organization management
Provide leadership of RSO focused programming (involvement fairs, recruitment initiatives, leadership development opportunities, officer/advisor trainings, transition support, etc)
Oversee RSO budgeting, financial processes, and responsible stewardship of institutional funds and student fee resources
Support student leaders and advisors in understanding financial processes, purchasing expectations, and responsible use of allocated funds
Maintain systems and processes for tracking RSO registration, budgets, engagement, and event activity
Collaborate with the Director and campus partners to address RSO conduct, risk management, and policy compliance concerns
Assess RSO programs, training initiatives, and engagement efforts to inform continuous improvement and success
Support departmental strategic planning efforts by collecting and analyzing data, assessing programs and initiatives, and advancing the achievement of SEB and Student Affairs goals
Coordinate with the Director to collect, organize, and analyze program, engagement, assessment, and operational data for SEB monthly reporting, annual reporting, and Student Affairs divisional reporting
Coordinate and oversee department initiatives, special projects, programs, and signature engagement efforts as assigned by the Director
Coordinate with the Director to provide operational leadership and departmental support, including oversight of assigned operations, processes, initiatives, and SEB departmental leadership continuity
Assist with assigned planning, coordination, execution, and assessment responsibilities for the university’s comprehensive NSO for first-year and transfer students, as well as parents and families
Attend and support university events and initiatives as assigned (eg Convocation, Commencement, Westminster Weekend, Admitted Students Day, etc)
Assist Enrollment Management with select recruitment activities
Serve on institutional committees as assigned and contribute to division and university-wide initiatives
Serve as a Campus Security Authority and Mandatory Reporter
Represent Westminster University in relevant local and national professional organizations
Maintain flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of SEB and University programming, typically with advance notice
Other duties as assigned