ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – OFFICE FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Job Summary:

Serve as part of the Office of Student Engagement team to provide innovative and collaborative learning opportunities to empower all students at Ithaca College to feel a sense of belonging, explore their passions, and make a difference. Create, manage, and present leadership education programs for students. Coordinate the design, development, and implementation of co-curricular volunteer programs. Advise active student organizations and oversee leadership recognition experiences.

Supervision:

This position reports to the Director of Student Engagement. This position provides day-to-day direction and guidance to student staff assigned to the Office of Student Engagement.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide direct assistance in the delivery of student focused social and educational programs and services and coordinate the Student Leadership Institute certification program, including presenter recruitment and management, workshop scheduling, facility reservations, marketing, participant management, and website maintenance. Work closely with academic schools and student affairs departments to ensure that the program runs effectively. Plan and present program sessions for the Student Leadership Institute.

Serve as advisor to the IC After Dark student organization and ensure delivery of alternative weekend programming to the campus community, with a focus on first year and residential students. Meet weekly with the executive board members of IC After Dark to provide guidance and support for collaborative programming, member recruitment and retention, and other campus-wide efforts.

Serve as advisor to the Senior Class, meeting weekly with the executive board, cabinet, senior week planning committee, and other programming teams. Attend Senior Class and Senior Week events to provide supervision, following the policies outlined in the Adviser Agreement. Advise students on budgeting, contracting, and programming initiatives.

Coordinate Emerging Leaders Weekend for first year students that focuses on developing skills for campus jobs and other leadership roles. This includes oversight of the planning committee, event marketing, participant recruitment and selection, development of programs sessions, and coordination of all logistics.

Work with student leaders to oversee events planned in the Campus Center that are presented by various student organizations.

Assist in the hiring and training of student employees and in orientation and training for staff and student employees as requested.

Participate in the overall budget planning process for the Office of Student Engagement and assist in managing the Campus Center operational budget to include running reports and reconciling purchases. Manage the process for awarding the Peggy R. Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership, Office of Student Engagement scholarships and awards, and coordinate the annual Co-Curricular Symposium.

Implement methods to assess the effectiveness of leadership and volunteer programs. Develop and implement reflective activities to measure learning outcomes.

Serve on the Jumpstart program team, Leadership Scholarship Selection Committee and Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee. Work with campus offices and external sites as appropriate for these programs.

Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience in higher education administration developing and coordinating leadership programs or related activities; experience with program design or event planning; experience advising student organizations; strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; ability to plan and facilitate training and development workshops, ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and flexibility to work nights and weekends are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management experience, and ability to learn new software is required. Experience working with leadership programs on a college campus, an understanding of leadership development theory, previous supervisory experience, and a master’s degree in a related field are preferred.

Work Environment:

Most of the work of the incumbent is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. The incumbent will be required to operate a personal computer and associated equipment such as computer printers as well as other office equipment used in day-to-day operations. The incumbent will be required to attend workshops, conferences and meetings on and off campus and during and after normal business hours and must be able to walk or drive or make alternative arrangements. It will be necessary for the incumbent to work and/or attend trainings and building programs in the evenings and weekends; schedule flexibility will be a necessity. The incumbent will to assist setting up furniture and equipment for events, thus the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and perform physical work for up to 2.5 hours is necessary.

This position is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate:

$60,406

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental

• Generous Paid Time Off Policies

• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

• EAP

• Flexible Work Plans

• Educational Benefits

• Career-Enhancing Trainings

• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu