Job Details

Provides strong leadership in developing campus-wide initiatives in programming, engagement, outreach, assessment, and leadership development while supporting the Director of Student Leadership and Engagement. Develops identity-based themed programming for students, including but not limited to: Black History Month, MLK Jr. Day, National Hispanic Heritage Month, LGBTQIA+ History Month, National Coming Out Day, World AIDS Day, National Women's History Month, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, International Transgender Day of Visibility, Jewish American Heritage Month, Juneteenth, and National Native American Heritage Month. Develops programs to support student clubs and organizations and supports student engagement leaders.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Identifies and administers Strength-Based training modules for students to enhance student retention.
• Supports large Campus programming and outreach including New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, Spring Day, Student Leader recruitment and development, Commencement, etc.
• Supports and mentors the College's diverse student population by engaging in meaningful and developmental interactions with students.
• Serve as an advocate for student engagement and inclusion through frequent attendance and high visibility at campus and community programs, events, and activities.
• Recruits, hires, trains and supervises student employees to assist with orientation, outreach, retention and create an inclusive student programming board; responsible for weekly meetings, managing programming budget, overseeing program planning and implementation, facilitating recruitment, selection and onboarding processes and developing trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Creates a formal leadership program for student employees for the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement.
• Foster relationships with alumni to encourage involvement and support for the institution.
• Performs related administrative duties, assignments, or special projects as required.
• Utilizes identity development theories to inform student program development, alignment with Institutional Learning Outcomes and the College's mission.
• In coordination with the Division of Student Affairs conducts periodic campus climate assessments to illuminate strengths, challenges, and gaps in the leadership opportunities and skill development for students.
• Proposes proactive solutions for improving student success of all underrepresented students.
• Participates on College committees as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the field of Leadership, Social Justice, Education or related field and
• Six years of direct student affairs experience including student activity planning/coordination; leadership development, and student orientation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Able to provide support, timely feedback and clear communication to all staff.
• Cultural awareness and competency demonstrated by working with and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities including ethnicity, race, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and veterans' status as well as those with different levels of academic preparation, physical and learning abilities.
• Competent in MS Word, Outlook and social media communication.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in the field of Student Affairs, Higher Education, or Social Justice.
• Experience working with students 1-1 and in small groups to enhance academic retention.

Salary: $32.64/hr. @ 18.5/hrs. week (non-benefited position)

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

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