Assistant Director, Evening/Weekend Programming - Campus Life - Emory University

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Description:

The Assistant Director 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 will provide 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:

• Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, and development of 10 to 15 student programming staff as primary supervisor.
• Oversee daily student programming staff operations and coordinate special projects.
• Co-coordinate all facets of the Dooley After Dark late night/weekend programming with the assistance of student programming staff.
• Oversee and manage a large department programming budget.
• Manage collaborations with student organizations for Dooley After Dark.
• Arrange, schedule, and execute events for Dooley After Dark with committee of coordinators.
• Cultivate relationships and coordinator vendors for student programming.
• Support the overall development of students through serving as a resource, guide, advisor, and mentors through individual, group, and organizational advising.
• Liaison between offices within Campus Life to create collaborative partnerships, open communication, and enhance student organizations.
• Serve 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.
• Assist with the review, mark up, and signature contracts for all student organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Assists with the staffing of special programs in collaboration with other SILT entities.
• Serve on departmental, divisional, or university committees or task forces as requested.
• 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.
• This is not an administrative support position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 areas is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in higher education, leadership, or other related areas. 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:

• 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. 

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