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Assistant Director of Student Involvement

Elon Uni Careers, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States,


Title:

Assistant Director of Student Involvement

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week:

Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week:

40

VP Area:

Student Life

Department:

Student Involvement

Position Summary

As a member of the Division of Student Life and the Student Involvement team, the Assistant Director of Student Involvement assists in leading efforts that engage students in meaningful campus involvement and align their work to advance our strategic plans. This position supports student success by mentoring and coaching through the development of rich relationships. The Assistant Director works directly with student leaders and collaborates across the university to provide community and leadership development opportunities that enhance the student experience.

This role is responsible for creating an environment that engages students in transformative co-curricular learning experiences and promotes positive growth and development. The Assistant Director implements alternative, late-night programs hosted in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations, providing direction and support for campus late-night programming initiatives, executing and coordinating late-night events, and advising the Student Union Board (Elon’s student programming board). Additionally, this position implements fan engagement activities and school spirit initiatives in partnership with Athletics, including Homecoming Week events and student tailgating.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development, and success are hallmarks of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, offering boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events, and outdoor activities. Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses.

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental, and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to various events and performances.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners, and dependents begins at two years of service.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Completed bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of post-bachelor's experience in higher education required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, or related field is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with two to four years of related experience working with programming boards, leadership development, student activities, student organizations, and/or residence life.

Job Duties

Serve as an active member of the Student Involvement staff, contributing to a relationship-rich environment that fosters student growth and success.

Assist with and attend selected high-risk contracted events and programs hosted within the department.

Monitor budgets totaling more than $500,000; guide spending and secure funding for program initiatives as needed.

Negotiate, review, and request contracts with agents/students to plan events.

Assist in aligning assessment and reporting mechanisms with the improvement and strategic planning of the department, division, and university.

Develop and maintain supportive campus partnerships with colleagues and university departments.

Advise and mentor student leaders in the development, execution, and assessment of late-night programming.

Work collaboratively with university programs, departments, and student organizations to provide well-considered student-centered campus programming.

Positively represent Student Involvement, the Division of Student Life, and Elon University in all communications and presentations.

Support university events, including Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, Homecoming, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation.

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