DIRECTOR OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT 00025839
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 7, 2024
Hiring Department
Student Life Administration
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs/Student Success, the director provides strategic leadership to the programmatic units within student involvement, fraternity and sorority life, and Leach Theatre. The director leads student-collaborative interactions through advisement and advocacy-related initiatives with campus governing councils and provides leadership, support and risk education consultation to 150+ student organizations and acts as the primary liaison to the Chancellor's Greek Alumni Advisory Council.
The successful candidate in this full-time position will engage their skills in relationship development, innovative program design, and assessment to continue to build upon a university culture in which students drive the activity and deeply engage in the strategic direction. Opportunities to support the evolution of campus traditions such as St. Pat's will ensure all students have connections to campus which extend throughout their engagement as alumni. The position will also engage with campus partners to enhance or expand programs which contribute to retention and success, including building upon a student-driven aspiration to mitigate hazing and risky behaviors across their experience.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and facilitate student engagement programs, opportunities and resources that promote student recruitment, retention, achievement, and graduation rates
- Engage, support and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to enhance student engagement on campus
- Oversee fraternity and sorority life, keeping abreast of legal and organizational policies, procedures, governing covenants, by-laws, and constitution
- Maintain a positive fraternity and sorority community culture that aligns with the campus culture and mission
- Advise the Student Council
- Develop and support student services for commuting students, off-campus living support, and transitional programs
- Serve as a point of contact for student and alumni advisory councils
- Create and advise student development / leadership initiatives
- Oversee business operations related to student organizations and events, including contract management, student funding boards, and fiscal processes
- Oversee the Leach Theatre operations, the Campus Performing Arts Series, high profile performing arts events, concerts, and presentors
- Represent the Division of Student Affairs/Student Success at meetings, gatherings, and events
- Other duties as assigned
This position requires regular night and weekend hours.
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience with programs engaging fraternity and sorority life.
- Professional experience with retention and enrollment initiatives which engage parents, students, and alumni.
- Professional experience engaging with student and alumni advisory councils.
- Experience with business operations related to student organizations and events.
- Experience with student funding boards, contract management and fiscal processes.
- Experience working collaboratively across various internal and external teams.
- Experience creating and advising student development initiatives
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $80,000-$95,069 annually.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS 13
University Title: DIRECTOR II STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.
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