Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, GA

Description: Assists Director of Student Activities to develop, implement, promote and evaluate a broad range of social, educational and co-curricular programs for AASU students. Directly advises the Campus Union Board. Develops and updates campus-wide event calendars and updates Student Activities web pages. Assists the Director in marketing services, programs and Memorial College Center facilities in cooperation with University Relations. Serves as the advisor to National Panhellenic Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and local greek organizations. Coordinates expansion process for Greek system. Works closely with greek chapters to insure compliance with risk management practices. Serves as Associate Judicial Officer for the University. Assist in training Student Court and serve as a disciplinary hearing officer for alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Meet with students who have violated the University Alcohol Policy and schedule those students for Substance Abuse classes with Counseling Services.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Personnel Administration or related field, two or more years direct experience in student activities programming or a similar setting, excellent computer skills, ability to access all campus facilities required. Leadership skills such as organization, delegation, communication highly desired. Also requires knowledge and application of student development theories and crisis management procedures. This position may require evening and weekend hours. Must pass criminal background check. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, copy of unofficial transcripts and the names, titles, addresses, and daytime telephone numbers of three professional references to: Al Harris Director of Student Activities Memorial College Center Armstrong Atlantic State University 11935 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31419 Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU), part of the University System of Georgia, was founded in 1935.

The University is a comprehensive institution which offers more than seventy-five academic programs and majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education, School of Computing, College of Health Professions, and School of Graduate Studies. AASU offers the largest number of academic degree programs in health professions in the state of Georgia. A doctorate in physical therapy is awarded in cooperation with the Medical College of Georgia. Over 6,700 students attend the University at the 268-acre main campus in Savannah and sites at the Liberty Center and Brunswick Center. Students live on campus in a 856-apartment style housing program. Students attend AASU from Georgia, throughout the United States and over 70 countries.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks a Director of Student Life, an FLSA exempt, Managerial Non-Teaching position within the Division of Student Affairs.  This individual will be responsible for the total operations of the Student Life Office including the coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of campus programs and activities. Primary responsibilities include advising, counseling and assisting student leaders in planning and implementing programs that deepen and enhance their educational learning experiences. This position is expected to work closely with other university staff and faculty in the development and implementation of cultural, educational, social and leadership programs. This position supervises both professional and administrative staff members as well as graduate student assistants. The Director of Student Life Oversees Parents’ Weekend, the Distinguished Speaker Series, the Miss UNCP Scholarship Pageant, Student Travel Program, Student Government Association and the Association of Campus Entertainment, Homecoming activities, student social events, etc.  

Minimum Training, Education & Experience:   Master’s degree in higher education, student development or a closely related field and a minimum of five years’ full-time experience in Student Activities, Student Union, Residence Life, Greek Life or related area.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience.   View additional information at https://jobs.uncp.edu.  Applicants who meet these qualifications must apply online.   Applicants may begin applying on March 19, 2008 and the position will remain open until filled.   UNCP complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. AA/EEO

DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE

CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA

Centenary College of Louisiana is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, goal-driven, team-oriented individual for the position of Dean of Student Life. Centenary is a selective liberal arts institution with a student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1.  Individual attention is a core value of the college; accordingly, faculty and staff are asked to work closely with students in both academically and administratively.  Centenary is located in a metropolitan area with a population of more than 350,000. It has a $120 million endowment and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

The Dean of Student Life is a member of the President’s Executive Staff and Administrative Council.  The Dean is responsible for enriching student life by proactively and aggressively cultivating student programs and activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the administration of residence life and housing, student health services, career services, counseling services, and fitness center programs.  This individual provides leadership for the Division of Student Life.

A Master’s Degree or higher in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Affairs or related fields is preferred. A minimum of three years of broad professional managerial experience and a commitment to the liberal arts tradition is essential. Other qualifications include excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and work with a diverse group of people.  The job description for the Dean of Student Life can be viewed in its entirety at www.centenary.edu/hr/.

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Candidates should submit a letter of interest addressing the qualifications above, a resume, and three professional references to:

Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

P.O. Box 41188

Shreveport, LA  71134-1188

Fax 318.869.5281

hr@centenary.edu

Elon University

One of the most widely recognized campuses for engaged and experiential learning, Elon University, a private liberal arts university of 5,000 students (3000 residential), is located in central North Carolina. Elon sits within an hour of Raleigh and Chapel Hill and three hours from the Atlantic Ocean and Blue Ridge Mountains. Elon University offers programs leading to Bachelor, Master, JD and Doctorate degrees. Elon’s learning communities have been ranked in the top 20 in the country by US News and World Report for the last five years. Elon’s 5 core experiences include: study abroad, service-learning, leadership, internships, co-ops, and undergraduate research.

We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, fun, and bright team player with strong student interaction, interpersonal and organizational skills for the position of Assistant Director of Residence Life (full time, 12 month, live-in).  Responsibilities of the position include overseeing management of 450 students in one of our six residential communities, supervising an administrative assistant and residence hall student staff; maintaining daily student contact; developing student leadership opportunities; overseeing area government and community involvement programs; serving as a judicial hearing officer; serving in leadership capacities for departmental efforts.

ELON UNIVERSITY - Assistant Director of Residence Life

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Responsible for total administration of residential communities within area of supervision.

·         Recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate student staff and a part-time program assistant.

·         Develop student leadership opportunities and work to enhance area community.

·         Promote staff teamwork and coordinate staff duty / area coverage. 

·         Support the development of residential Learning Communities.

·         Maintain daily student contact within residential area.

·         Create strong partnerships within the Student Life division and with other department’s on-campus, including:  faculty, security/campus police, dining services, academic support services, physical plant, and administrative offices. 

·         Promote departmental community development model, advise community Area Council, provide leadership to student staff for implementation and oversee area community development budget.

·         Maintain accurate records regarding occupancy, room changes, maintenance requests, damage billing, laundry repair, etc.

·         Provide appropriate referrals for students regarding academic, social, and psychological issues. 

·         Serve as a judicial hearing officer and support the divisional protocol regarding the student code of conduct.

·         Serve in one or more capacities in support of the department and under departmental leadership: Advise the Resident Student Association (RSA),        Coordinate staff selection process, Coordinate student staff training/development/recognition, Coordinate summer conferences and summer housing, and Other functional area responsibilities as named by departmental leadership.

·         Manage department projects/initiatives at the direction of the Associate Director of Residence Life. 

·         Support divisional and departmental goals

·         Serve as an Administrator on-call (AOC) in the campus-duty rotation.

·         Must have valid driver's license and be insurable by the college's carrier.

·         Other duties assigned by the Associate Director of Residence Life.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

·         Direct supervision of one part-time professional Area Administrative Assistant and 13-16 student staff. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:        

·         Master’s degree required.  Post undergraduate Residence Life experience.

REMUNERATION:

*       Two bedroom apartment                                                                                                                                                                      

*       Full meal plan

*      Competitive salary with health, retirement and life insurance benefit                             

*      Free tickets to athletic and cultural events

*      Vacation, sick leave, holidays and paid professional leave    

*      Ability to teach a first year transitions class

PROCESS:

Resume review begins June 13; position starts July, 2008.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Apply at the Office of Human Resources, 314 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon, NC or send cover letter, resume, and list of references (including phone numbers) to: Office of Human Resources, 2070 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244, electronic submissions to hr@elon.edu.  Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer.  

Job Title:                     Assistant Director of Student Activities

Department:               Division of Student Life

Position Reports To:   Director of Student Activities

FLSA Status:                Exempt (salaried employee)





ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

This position assists with all Student Activities programs, coordinates the "Midnight Meals" program, and assists with advisement of the Student Union Board.   In addition, this position supervises student employees and coordinates evening programs at a university-owned tavern adjacent to campus.  


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Activities

*         Co-Advise the Student Union Board (SUB) and advise assigned committees;

*         Attend weekly executive meetings, general meetings, and assigned committee meetings;

*         Assist with university-wide Tailgating program;

*         Assist with and attend contracted events and programs;

*         Develop and coordinate Selection process for new SUB Executive Officers;

*         Assist with planning and execution of fall/spring SUB executive retreat;

*         Assist with development and management of budgets totaling in excess of $200,000;

*         Negotiate and request contracts with agents/students to plan events;

*         Assist with execution of Discover NC travel program;

*         Supervise, train, and evaluate student employees;

*         Oversee all programming and events that take place in the evenings;

*         Assist with student organization event registration and approval processes;

*         Attend semesterly conferences with programming board;

*         Assist with the planning and implementation of all summer activities;

*         Assist in late night activities taking place in the Moseley Campus Center.



Division of Student Life

*         Assist with campus-wide special events; convocations, commencement, Family Weekend, Homecoming, opening week activities, etc.;

*         Serve as member of Student Life Administrator-on-Call program 1 - 2 times each semester.

JOB TITLE:                            Director of the Multicultural Center

DEPARTMENT:                     Multicultural Center

REPORTS TO:                        Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

              through the Assistant Dean of Students

FLSA STATUS:                       Exempt (salaried employee)

SUMMARY:

The Director of the Multicultural Center position is a full-time, 12-month position.  The Multicultural Center Director reports to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, though the Assistant Dean of Students.   The Director of Multicultural Affairs works to create programs and services that produce positive effects on multicultural student retention and success, and provide the campus with diversity education experiences.   The position requires some evening and occasional weekend work.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Coordinate and plan cultural programs for the Multicultural Center;

·         Oversee programs and services designed to facilitate student retention and graduation of multicultural students;

·         Maintain and increase the quality of existing mentoring and orientation programs for first-year multicultural students to ensure that their individual needs are met;

·         Recruit, train and supervise program assistant, two assistant directors, a program coordinator,  and student coordinators and student leaders for the center.

·         Create all center publications and resources, and maintain center’s website;

·         Chair Multicultural Center Council, consisting of faculty, staff and students, which organizes and plans the campus-wide Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration;

·         Direct activities for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Essay Contest, open to middle school students in Alamance County, North Carolina;

·         Serve as director to the Leon and Lorraine Watson North Carolina Scholarship Program which aids first-generation college students in North Carolina to attend Elon University;

·         Serve as director to The Honorable Thad Eure North Carolina Achievement Scholarship, which provides financial assistance for high achieving students to attend Elon University;

·         Serve as advisor to students receiving the Riversville Scholarship;

·         Serve as director to the Odyssey Program, a newly created program designed to support all first- generation students on scholarship at Elon;

·         Serve as director to the Watson Community Mentoring Program, which provides mentorship opportunities for high school juniors and seniors;

·         Represent the Multicultural Center at various admissions open house programs, receptions and other events on and off campus and in the community;

·         Serve as a resource for issues involving multicultural students and diversity for the university community;

·         Provide guidance and support to assistant directors advising student groups that foster cultural diversity;

·         Collaborate with other offices on campus regarding programs, services and resources that serve to create and sustain a diverse community;

·         Chair the DEEP Impact Council and coordinate all activities affiliated with DEEP Impact, a diversity multimedia tool created for students, faculty and staff;

·         Support admissions recruitment efforts to attract multicultural students;

·         Maintain budget accounts for the center, including student groups.

·         Have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the University’s carrier;

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Supervise one full-time program assistant, two part-time assistant directors with responsibilities in the Office of Residence Life, as well as one part-time coordinator of the Odyssey Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

·         Master’s degree required and demonstrated experience with multicultural matters.

·         Commitment to and understanding of student development and identity theories, teamwork, and multiculturalism.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

·         Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.

·         Ability to compose correspondence and reports for both internal and external use.

·          Ability to write and make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations.   

·         Ability to interpret a variety of surveys, reports and data, and provide reports/summaries.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

·         Ability to apply basic computational skills and/or use calculator to do the same.

·         Experience budgeting and monitoring the financial administration of the office.

REASONING ABILITY:

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, comprehend/ interpret information, policies and procedures, and draw valid conclusions.

COMPUTER SKILLS :

·         Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office package, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software.

·         Experience with Datatel or other financial software desirable.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Strong interpersonal, organizational and counseling skills.

·         Ability to mediate complex and sensitive situations with multiple constituents.

·         Experience developing and implementing goals and strategic planning.

·         Ability to collaborative with others outside one’s department to achieve desired outcomes.

·         Experience supervising and developing professional staff and students.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

·         None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·         While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach, talk, and hear.  The employee is also required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·         The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy and varies throughout the day.  The employee must be able to focus on tasks while being positive.