University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595
Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
Position Title:
Associate Director of Student Engagement and LeadershipDepartment:
3100|Dean of StudentsResponsibilities:The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership is one of several departments that report to the Dean for Students. The Student Engagement and Leadership staff serve, educate, and empower students through various initiatives, organizations, and resources including, but not limited to: Student Organizations, Leadership Programs, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership Development, University Program Center, Homecoming, campus traditions, and several campus-wide programs. Our department staff collaborate consistently with other areas of university life such as Orientation, First Year Experience, Family Weekend, Athletics, Residential Life, Alumni Association, and more. Through these programs, students learn the skills necessary to understand themselves, navigate group dynamics, and serve their organizations, professions, and communities. We are proud to offer an engaged student experience that provides life and career readiness skills needed for success beyond graduation.The Associate Director serves as the assistant administrator for the Student Engagement and Leadership department. This person will provide senior-level administrative and public relations assistance for the promotion of student engagement and leadership to all constituents. The Associate Director will oversee fraternity and sorority life, professional staff (at the discretion of the Director), and graduate assistants/interns. This person will manage daily program operations, develop program policy/procedure, conduct program assessment and evaluation, and participate in strategic planning.This position will lead efforts (with other staff) to ensure the overall success of the whole fraternity and sorority community including developing a strategic plan and vision for future growth. The team will be responsible for the expansion, development, and administration of a strong fraternity and sorority community by working closely with chapters, advisors, national representatives, and four governing councils.Specific Responsibilities:Supervise graduate assistants and interns.Supervise full-time professionals as needed, providing individual coaching and professional development.Manage all aspects of the fraternity and sorority life area including chapter rosters and the Greek Fee assessment.Lead the department in assessment and evaluation of all programs and functional areas.Lead, with the Director, the creation of and adherence to a department strategic plan.Act as the primary source for risk management education and implementation for fraternities, sororities, and student organizations.Participate in plans for new fraternity and sorority housing and other structures to promote organizations.Serve in the Student Affairs On-Call rotation and is a contributing member of the Students of Concern committee.Advise select governing councils – IFC, MGC, NPHC, or Panhellenic.Select, train, supervise, and provide professional development and coaching for graduate staff and interns who support the student engagement and leadership department.Work with other assistant directors to oversee all programming sponsored by Fraternity/Sorority Life, chapters, and councils ranging from Membership Recruitment, New Member Education, Greek Council, Officer Transition and Training, Greek Excellence program, Greek Week, Leadership retreats, etc.Coordinate plan for growth and development of fraternity and sorority community including potential addition of chapters, programming, housing, etc.Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan for promoting the fraternity/sorority experience at UL-Lafayette.Provide direction for the planning and promotion of program activities that offer a variety of learning outcomes including but not limited to cognitive development, critical thinking, leadership, civic duty and engagement, service, interpersonal development, and engagement with UL and other students.Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for student leaders, graduate staff, and full-time professionals.Seek creative partnerships for providing excellent programming resources to students.Assist with developing and maintaining a plan for marketing and promoting the student engagement experience through various mediums.Serve as a representative of the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership to departments within Academic and Student Affairs in addition to university committees.Night and weekend hours are required as related to specific programs and services associated with this position and the department.The position may involve lifting boxes of shirts, transporting tents and supplies (normally using a wagon) to outdoor events across campus, and exposure to various outdoor conditions.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Master’s degree is required preferably in student affairs or a related field.Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working full-time in student affairs, preferably with student programming and fraternity and sorority life.Undergraduate membership in a nationally recognized fraternity or sorority.Preferred Qualifications:A commitment to the educational goals of program activities.Experience working with fraternity/sorority living communities.Strength in working as one part of a dynamic and motivated team of professionals.Strong professional and personal communication skills, both written and oral, and strength in building positive relationships.Record of demonstrated success in supervising staff, advising college students, developing student leaders, and advising student organizations.Commitment to and experience with working with intercultural populations of students.Demonstrated success in event planning and management.Experience with assessment best practices.Experience with developing strategic plans.Job Ad#
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Position Title:
Associate Director of Student Engagement and LeadershipDepartment:
3100|Dean of StudentsResponsibilities:The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership is one of several departments that report to the Dean for Students. The Student Engagement and Leadership staff serve, educate, and empower students through various initiatives, organizations, and resources including, but not limited to: Student Organizations, Leadership Programs, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership Development, University Program Center, Homecoming, campus traditions, and several campus-wide programs. Our department staff collaborate consistently with other areas of university life such as Orientation, First Year Experience, Family Weekend, Athletics, Residential Life, Alumni Association, and more. Through these programs, students learn the skills necessary to understand themselves, navigate group dynamics, and serve their organizations, professions, and communities. We are proud to offer an engaged student experience that provides life and career readiness skills needed for success beyond graduation.The Associate Director serves as the assistant administrator for the Student Engagement and Leadership department. This person will provide senior-level administrative and public relations assistance for the promotion of student engagement and leadership to all constituents. The Associate Director will oversee fraternity and sorority life, professional staff (at the discretion of the Director), and graduate assistants/interns. This person will manage daily program operations, develop program policy/procedure, conduct program assessment and evaluation, and participate in strategic planning.This position will lead efforts (with other staff) to ensure the overall success of the whole fraternity and sorority community including developing a strategic plan and vision for future growth. The team will be responsible for the expansion, development, and administration of a strong fraternity and sorority community by working closely with chapters, advisors, national representatives, and four governing councils.Specific Responsibilities:Supervise graduate assistants and interns.Supervise full-time professionals as needed, providing individual coaching and professional development.Manage all aspects of the fraternity and sorority life area including chapter rosters and the Greek Fee assessment.Lead the department in assessment and evaluation of all programs and functional areas.Lead, with the Director, the creation of and adherence to a department strategic plan.Act as the primary source for risk management education and implementation for fraternities, sororities, and student organizations.Participate in plans for new fraternity and sorority housing and other structures to promote organizations.Serve in the Student Affairs On-Call rotation and is a contributing member of the Students of Concern committee.Advise select governing councils – IFC, MGC, NPHC, or Panhellenic.Select, train, supervise, and provide professional development and coaching for graduate staff and interns who support the student engagement and leadership department.Work with other assistant directors to oversee all programming sponsored by Fraternity/Sorority Life, chapters, and councils ranging from Membership Recruitment, New Member Education, Greek Council, Officer Transition and Training, Greek Excellence program, Greek Week, Leadership retreats, etc.Coordinate plan for growth and development of fraternity and sorority community including potential addition of chapters, programming, housing, etc.Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan for promoting the fraternity/sorority experience at UL-Lafayette.Provide direction for the planning and promotion of program activities that offer a variety of learning outcomes including but not limited to cognitive development, critical thinking, leadership, civic duty and engagement, service, interpersonal development, and engagement with UL and other students.Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for student leaders, graduate staff, and full-time professionals.Seek creative partnerships for providing excellent programming resources to students.Assist with developing and maintaining a plan for marketing and promoting the student engagement experience through various mediums.Serve as a representative of the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership to departments within Academic and Student Affairs in addition to university committees.Night and weekend hours are required as related to specific programs and services associated with this position and the department.The position may involve lifting boxes of shirts, transporting tents and supplies (normally using a wagon) to outdoor events across campus, and exposure to various outdoor conditions.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Master’s degree is required preferably in student affairs or a related field.Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working full-time in student affairs, preferably with student programming and fraternity and sorority life.Undergraduate membership in a nationally recognized fraternity or sorority.Preferred Qualifications:A commitment to the educational goals of program activities.Experience working with fraternity/sorority living communities.Strength in working as one part of a dynamic and motivated team of professionals.Strong professional and personal communication skills, both written and oral, and strength in building positive relationships.Record of demonstrated success in supervising staff, advising college students, developing student leaders, and advising student organizations.Commitment to and experience with working with intercultural populations of students.Demonstrated success in event planning and management.Experience with assessment best practices.Experience with developing strategic plans.Job Ad#
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