The Assistant Director of Student Activities and Engagement reports to the Associate Director of Student Engagement and serves as an integral part of facilitating on-campus programming experiences within Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions within Emory Campus Life. This position provides front-line, professional staff level support to student staff working during the evening and weekend hours with the office's Dooley After Dark program, as well as additional late-night program offerings from other offices within Emory Campus Life. These positions will also oversee student organization support through programs, training, resource development, and recognition programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as advisor for Student Programming Council (SPC) which includes overseeing budgeting, planning, scheduling, operations, and programs.
- Manages contract review, negotiation, and execution of all events related to the programming board.
- Serves as liaison for SPC and the Emory Alumni Association, Emory Campus Life, and other University stakeholders.
- Co-manages Dooley After Dark late evening and weekend programming.
- Collaborates with student organizations and coordinates with student leaders on signature and sponsored programs within the Dooley After Dark calendar.
- Provides guidance and resources for student officers with organizational management and leadership capacity building including event planning, membership recruitment and retention, group dynamics, navigating conflict, and other needed topics.
- Provides support and advisement to faculty/staff advisors to increase their awareness of policies and best practices.
- Knows and applies pertinent institutional and departmental policies to student organization operations and activities.
- Serves as an administrator for the university's student organization online management system and assist in the implementation and training of the program for student leaders. Assists with the review, mark up, and signature contracts for all student organizations.
- Serves as representative on university committees as assigned.
- Oversees ongoing assessment processes and annual project-based reports.
- Supports daily management of Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions (SILT).
- Assists with the staffing of special programs in collaboration with other SILT entities.
- Serves on departmental, divisional, or university committees or task forces as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree and one year of experience working in a college or university student residential environment, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- A master's degree in higher education, leadership, or other related area is preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience working in student leadership development, advising, and/or programming within a student affairs setting.
- Experience leading and implementing large scale programs.
- Demonstrated experience with public speaking, teaching, and/or facilitation.
- Knowledge and application of student development theories with an emphasis on student programming, and diversity and inclusion.
- Demonstrates experience with and/or commitment to inclusive communities, intercultural communication and competence, and cultural humility.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and to demonstrate strong initiative.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility with varied work situations.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Primary duties are organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following:
- Establishing long-term operational objectives, researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements to provide appropriate input into the development of strategic plans.
- Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement. Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications.
- Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants, or other written information related to the program.
- Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings. Conducts training, represents the program at meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups. Performs related responsibilities as required.
- The work schedule includes nights and weekends with an adjusted work schedule, and the candidate must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.