Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Programming

Reporting to the Director for Student Involvement and Connections and contributing to the overall mission of the Office for Student Involvement and Connections, the Assistant Director for Student Involvement and Programming is specifically responsible for serving as the primary resource for clubs and organizations as well as providing oversight of a comprehensive programming model for student involvement that is in support of institutional strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the primary resource for clubs and organizations including activation, ordering and professional development of members and updating the Club and Organization handbook.
• Supervise program and logistical arrangements for local and regional off-campus travel programs sponsored by the office as well as educational conferences for clubs and organizations.
• Develop and conducts on-going training for clubs and organizations, 4 class councils and all advisors in the area of programming basics for clubs and organizations, with a special emphasis on weekend programming.
• Oversee and approve student marketing for programming and events on and off campus.
• Provide oversight to weekly and weekend programming (e.g. Golden Hours, CAB).
• Oversee all aspects of student involvement including coordination of the Student Activities and Involvement Expo as well as a broad range of student engagement activities (e.g. clubs and organizations, including club sports, media groups, upper-class class councils, performing arts camp, etc.).
• Conduct office calendar meetings for co-curricular programming; monitor offerings throughout the semester and ensure advertised accordingly via online and social media platforms.
• Monitor expenditures, track revenue sources, and provide financial reports to the Director of Student Involvement and Connections and relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain record of programming and student attendance throughout the year.
• Work closely with the Resident Director(s) assigned to upper-class student residence halls, the commuter student advisor, and all of the club and organization advisors, to collaboratively engage all students into the life of the University and to help students make informed decisions about how they spend their time and energy.
• Work closely with the Director for Housing and Residence Life to identify opportunities for collateral assignments within the Office for Student Involvement and Connections.
• Coordinate on-site student representation from Clubs and Organizations for undergraduate Admissions Open House programs.
• Manage the purchasing process.
• Serve as advisor to clubs and organizations including Campus Activities Board (CAB), class council program, directly advising one class council.
• Serve on University-wide committee(s) based on professional preference and/or as directed.
• Participate in official university events including but not limited to: homecoming, family and friends weekend, honors convocation, co-curricular banquet and graduation.
• Serve as a presenter for relevant leadership topics to a variety of audiences including professional staff.
• Maintain visibility within the University Community through attendance at University functions, particularly
• Activities and events in support of student involvement and connections.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Director of Student Involvement and Connections.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred, in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in student activities, event planning, or related areas within a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in an active office environment with a diverse constituency and high student traffic.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, civil and concise manner.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a variety of University constituents such as but not limited to: entertainment vendors, parents, and community partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software.
• The ability to understand and apply concepts gained through professional journals, literature and conference attendance.
• Strong understanding of student development theory, leadership principles, and best practices in student engagement.

Excellent benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Western New England University (WNE) is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution with a focus on preparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a division of Northeastern College, WNE’s 215-acre suburban campus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-time undergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its 90+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and School of Law. Students come from 39 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries. Of 45,104 living alumni, 30% remain within the region, residing in the four Western Massachusetts counties and northern Connecticut.

WNE is classified among nationally ranked universities in US News and World Report, and among the Top 100 Undergraduate Engineering programs, and in the Doctoral/Professional Universities category in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.

To apply to this position please visit http://employment.wne.edu.