Assistant Director, Student Organizations; Revised

Assistant Director, Student Organizations (Revised)

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

The Assistant Director, Student Organizations is a leader for student organizations and ensures a vision that builds community and engagement while continuously looking to grow the programs. The Assistant Director also has responsibility for the management, operation, and promotion of the co-curricular management software (Engage) and the student event registration process.

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education or related and 1 year of experience in managing programs, preferably in an education setting or other related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs Higher Education or related area and three years of experience in managing programs, preferably in education setting or other related experience (Grad. Assistant experience acceptable).
• At least 1 year experience supervising staff and/or students
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with student engagement software Engage, Campus Groups or Modern Campus.
• Ability to work independently in setting priorities to ensure that responsibilities are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Ability to counsel undergraduate and graduate students on a one-on-one and group basis to resolve university related problems.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community members of diverse backgrounds.

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working in higher education.
• Previous professional work experience with student organizations and event coordination. Knowledge student development theory.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience with database management, web page design and MS Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Social Media platforms.

Student Engagement and Leadership 35%

• In collaboration with leadership, create and communicate a compelling and unifying vision for student organizations that builds community and generates excitement, enthusiasm, and engagement.
• Conduct assessments of programs and services to ascertain achievement of learning outcomes and student participation.
• Serve as advisor to Tier 3 and other key student organizations.
• Assess campus community interests, needs, resources, and national trends in student organization programs to develop programming.
• Participate in evaluating and developing policies related to student organizations and recommend changes based on the needs, interests, and national trends.
• Regularly communicate (report) on student participation and outcomes.
• Maintain regular contact with student organization leaders for problem solving, organizational development strategies, and budget planning.
• Advise student organization(s) and their leaders in the planning of student sponsored programs and activities, educational and social programs and anticipate student programming/leadership issues.
• Partner directly with academic units to ensure integration of academic co-curricular groups with the student organization structure.

Student Organizations 30%

• Oversee the online student organization management system for the University (Engage).
• Provide training to student organizations and other university units for Engage.
• Manage the processing and approval of student organization events through Engage in collaboration with the Student Union and Campus Events.
• Manage and execute the annual registration and training program, SORT, for all registered student organizations.
• Collect information about available programs and resources and advise student groups on which programs may best suit their interests/needs.
• Plan and implement a series of workshops that will provide resources and training to student organization leadership.
• In consultation with colleagues, regularly audit, review, and update relevant policies for student organizations.

Communication 20%

• Utilize University communication outlets to promote events.
• Develop and implement a communication plan to serve new students.
• Collaborate with university partners to maintain, enhance, and update websites, and other forms of communication/marketing.

Operations 10%

• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and hold student employees accountable to supporting program operations.
• Monitor allocated budget and expenses.

Participate in annual budget process to request funding.

Other duties as Assigned 5%

• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Represent the office for open houses, orientations, etc.

Typical business hours with some evenings and weekends required.
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