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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of student development and campus engagement
• Knowledge of student club and organization program management in a university setting
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies within and outside of the university setting
• Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and performing work in complex situations with competing priorities
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate programming related to the student experience
• Ability to understand, review, and interpret legal and risk management policies, compliance expectations, and university guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of student development, leadership education, and/or community engagement theories, pedagogies, and “promising practices” with regard to competency development
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies within and outside of the university setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with student leaders
• Demonstrated ability in designing, implementing, and evaluating programming related to the student experience
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in complex situations with competing priorities
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Responsibilities

• Provides operational oversight for administrative systems and policies associated with the operation and management of student clubs and organizations
• Provides direction for the recognition process, advisor training, club advising and support services, marketing, communications, resources, and programming
• Partners with university and community stakeholders to plan and implement events and initiatives that support student recruitment and engagement in clubs and organizations
• Collaborates with department leadership in short- and long-term strategic planning to ensure healthy engagement, student retention and well-being across campus populations, and promote an inclusive and diverse university community
• Hires, trains and supervises graduate students, student supervisors, and student staff to support the successful operation of club and organization activities
• Maintains oversight of event planning and risk management to ensure student club/organization compliance with the student code of conduct and all other university policies
• Manage daily operations and or support in the planning, execution, and evaluation of select on and off-campus leadership development programs and other on-going engagement initiatives.
• Ensure that priorities are reflected in programming budgets and oversee the financial stewardship of area resources.
• Contribute to the departments strategic planning and visioning to ensure that programs are highlighting and prioritizing shared values of the department, university, and its collaborators.
• Effectively supervise undergraduate and graduate staff members to support area operations and goals.
• Complete performance evaluations and mid-semester evaluations for staff members annually.
• Serve as a campus resource and internal expert on strengths-based competency development, modern leadership theories and models including new research, applications, and diverse perspectives.
• Lead and participate in campus-wide discussions about these topics.
• Engage with students, staff, faculty, and alumni and establish meaningful working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Alongside the Associate Director, position RIT as a national leader in student engagement and leadership through meeting and exceeding national benchmarking standards.
• Provide oversight and administration in the development and implementation of an on-demand training curriculum inclusive of various leadership theories and applicable skill building catered to individual students, clubs, organizations, and departments within the division.
• Collaborate with internal partners to design and deliver trainings in support of their ranging functions.
• Create networking and mentorship opportunities between students, staff, and faculty.
• Engage in community support networks on a local and national level.
• Serve on appropriate committees to support programs and students that address the needs of this area.
• Create and deliver training programs on topics related to leadership development/education as well as community/civic engagement as needed (or requested).
• Serve as an active member of the Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement’s professional team supporting CLCE programs, events, and strategic priorities as appropriate (includes night and weekend commitments at various times throughout the academic year).
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is listed above.