Director of Campus

Company Description

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg's mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Director of Campus Life is responsible for the design and implementation of innovative social, educational, cultural, and developmental programs and services that foster individual and community development and create an atmosphere where students can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg community. This position enhances the incoming first-year and transfer day program student experience outside of the classroom through quality transitional programs as well as through leadership education.

• Develop strategic priorities for the Campus Life department that are congruent with strategic goals of Academic and Student Affairs and the University.
• Develop and manage programming that impacts the transition, leadership, and well-being of students.
• Provide direction and supervise professional staff, student paraprofessionals and student workers, and when applicable, graduate student interns.
• Advise the Augsburg Day Student Government.
• Develop, manage, and teach holistic student leadership programming, including but not limited to the Emerging Leaders Program and Student Leadership Development courses.
• Encourage students and student organizations to explore self-directed activities that provide opportunities for self-realization and personal growth for themselves and their peers.
• Enhance and support diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness and development in student programming.
• Ensure that students and student organizations understand institutional policies and procedures and how these relate to their programming, events, and activities.
• Design, implement, and manage the daily operations of day undergraduate program orientation programs, including but not limited to collaborating with other offices and departments, coordinating on campus-wide publications sent to students (e.g., brochures, flyers, emails, schedule booklets, etc.), and updating program information in public forums (e.g., website, social media forums, etc.).
• Oversee military and veteran support, including management of the student veterans lounge and veterans-specific programming.
• Develop and manage budgets for Campus Activities, Orientation, Student Activity Fee, Green Fee, and others as applicable.
• Coordinate delivery of services and support to commuter students.
• Evaluate and assess all departmental programs to determine their effectiveness as they relate to student learning outcomes, as well as general student satisfaction.

• Serve as general advisor to student organizations.
• Plan and implement student and organizational leadership recognition celebrations.
• Support Act Six Scholars in student leadership and mentoring.
• Support Augsburg Student Activities Council in program implementation.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in student activities/programming, orientation, advising, and/or other relevant student affairs areas.
• Previous professional experience supervising staff.
• Demonstrated cultural competency.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning and event management.

• Advanced education equivalent to master's degree or specialist certification in student affairs, education, social work, counseling, leadership, or other related field.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize and organize workflow.
• Ability to facilitate meetings.
• Understanding and knowledge of student/human development.
• Ability to lead/teach; work in a team environment; and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and be attentive to details.
• Ability to supervise, train, advise, and mentor students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate patience and understanding.

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