Director of Student Leadership and Involvement

College of Charleston•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Director of Student Leadership and Involvement is responsible for planning, managing, and implementing programs and services within the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement, which includes the Stern Student Center and the Higdon Center for Student Leadership. Supervises personnel and has oversight over approximately $932,000 in budgeted funds that are essential the day-to-day operations of three major student-oriented offices at the College. Designs, develops and administers policies and procedures for involvement units and ensures consistency with state, federal and institutional guidelines. Provides leadership training and development opportunities for student organization leaders and the general campus community. Provides oversight for the operations of the Stern Student Center, the Higdon Center, and four additional campus facilities.

Requirements

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, Public Administration, Counseling or Leadership Studies or similar required.
Five or more years of full-time professional experience in planning, developing, supervising and evaluating student programs is required.
Experience supervising staff, overseeing student-centered facilities, planning campus programming, facilitating leadership development programming, and advising student government officers and student organizations is essential.
Knowledge and understanding of student development, student organization advisement, identity development learning theories, community-based learning, and leadership and group dynamics.
Ability to articulate a vision and take steps necessary to actualize organizational goals; strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong administrative and written communication skills.
Skilled in building partnerships and relating effectively with diverse constituents - students, faculty, senior staff, parents, alumni, trustees, community members, and profession leaders.
Experience in staff supervision and development, strategic planning, and effective leadership skills.
Effective crisis and risk management skills.
Knowledge of facilities management, fiscal management, personnel administration, and marketing.
Ability to interpret policies, rules, and regulations governing the operation of a state institution.
Ability to identify, develop, implement and evaluate programs and activities that will benefit the campus community and the support the holistic development of students.
Able to utilize technology to facilitate assessment and marketing efforts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with student media preferred.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Planning, managing, and implementing programs and services within the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement
Supervising personnel
Oversight over approximately $932,000 in budgeted funds
Designing, developing and administering policies and procedures for involvement units
Providing leadership training and development opportunities for student organization leaders and the general campus community
Providing oversight for the operations of the Stern Student Center, the Higdon Center, and four additional campus facilities.