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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range:

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Student Life will report to the Director of Student Life, providing leadership and direction for co-curricular programming, events, and student clubs/organizations. This includes oversight for New Student Orientation programs for various SPS student populations including but not limited to graduate, non-degree, international, and online/hybrid students. The individual will serve as the School liaison with Columbia Residential and will be responsible for fulfilling housing allocation allotments each academic term which includes marketing on-campus housing options to new and continuing students and reviewing student housing applications. 

The School serves approximately 5,000 students enrolled in numerous programs ranging from Master's Programs to Post-baccalaureate Studies, summer high school students, to visiting undergrads, to visiting international English Language students enrolled in the American Language Program, to professionals pursuing certificates or executive master's degrees.

Responsibilities

General Services

• Manages the day-to-day operations for the Office of Student Life, with a particular emphasis on student engagement and activities.
• Maintains all Residential Life responsibilities, serving as the school liaison for Columbia Residential. Responsibilities include:
  • marketing/communication to students, facilitating move in/move out, approving student applications, and other duties as needed.
• Serve as an adviser to various SPS Student Organizations, providing guidance and support to student leaders to execute on club priorities. Meet with the Executive Boards members to provide guidance in the areas of university policy, budgeting, programming, officer training, and leadership development. Serve as the adviser to new student groups seeking recognition from one of the university governing boards. Develop and maintain comprehensive training curriculum for board members of SPS student groups
• Responsible for coordination and facilitation of all New Student Orientation activities for various SPS student populations including but not limited to: Graduate Students, International  Students, and Online/Hybrid Students
• Direct oversight and responsibility for various Student Life virtual platforms/software including but not limited to Campus Labs and Pre-Orientation Online Software
• Support students in their adjustment to the Program, the University and the NYC community through cultural adjustment seminars and workshops, local social activities, community-building, and professional career education
• Build a sense of community supporting a living and learning environment
• Provide direction and information on University policies and procedures
• Serve as a partner in students' development, establishing partnerships with appropriate offices
• Establishes procedures, guidelines, and compliance requirements for student activities including clubs and organizations
• Designs, organizes, and conducts workshops and trainings relevant to student needs
• Maintains and publishes a calendar of student activities and a resource manual for clubs and student organizations
• Assist with budget management to ensure timeliness in tracking, spending, and vendor payments
• Acts as a liaison to other departments to successfully execute club events

Student Life

• Designs and delivers opportunities that encourage student involvement and college connectedness through programming and participation in student clubs/organization and co-curricular programs/events for students
• Administers programs and events for SPS students, including: volunteerism, social engagement, global programs, and other quality-enhancing activities
• Partners to create SPS student leadership development and community engagement programs
• Assists student organizations/clubs in planning, implementing events and programs, and managing expenditures
• Coordinates and helps present informational and educational programs, such as student leadership training and orientations
• Assists with the management of student life facilities and lounges and lockers facilities, such as acquiring equipment and arranging event logistics
• Assumes responsibility for one or more SPS Cornerstone event(s)

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Participates on cross-functional task forces, committees, and focus groups to address strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts
• Serves frequently as a Student Life liaison to the University offices including: University Life, Student Financial Services, Office of the University Chaplain, Office of Multicultural Affairs, International Students and Scholars Office, University Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Office of Disability Services, the SPS Office of Career Management
• Performs other duties and projects, as necessary  (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor???s degree and/or equivalent related experience required
• 3 - 5 years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education or related field strongly preferred
• Administrative experience in client centered environments, along with some experience in the provision of student services and/or program administration strongly preferred
• Experience working with international student populations. Proven ability to plan and successfully execute events. Knowledge of SIS database management or similar mainframe relational database system strongly preferred

Other Requirements

• A resume and cover letter with salary requirements must be submitted for applicant to be considered for the position
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups, in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Ability to take initiative and manage a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously, with impeccable attention to detail. Effective writing, editing, proofreading and presentation skills; ability to write evidence-based correspondence and reports. Ability to manage budgets. Knowledge of advanced functions of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.) Occasional evening and weekend work required

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