Manage daily operations of assigned groups of student clubs and organizations, and supervise undergraduate and graduate staff members and student leaders. Complete performance evaluations and mid-semester evaluations for staff members annually. Ensure that priorities are reflected in student organization budgets and oversee the financial and provide stewardship for all RIT resources. Lead strategic planning and visioning for the area in order to ensure that assigned organizations are supported through events, programs, education, recruitment, and administrative function.
Provide leadership and oversight in the development and implementation of regular communications to student organizations to support their ongoing success. Design and deliver a process and training curriculum to support student organizations in their needs including event promotion, communication, assessment and risk management. Supervise graduate student and undergraduate students. Collaborate with Divisional partners to design and implement trainings and support the CampusGroups as the primary platform for student engagement.
Serve as a campus resource about issues of assigned student organizations and lead and participate in campus-wide discussions about these topics (for example, anti-hazing and risk management). Engage with students, staff, faculty, and alumni and establish meaningful working relationships with key stakeholders. Position RIT as a national leader in student engagement and leadership through meeting and exceeding national benchmarking standards.
Provide one-on-one advising to students within the assigned communities, especially student leaders and staff, with a focus on accessibility and flexibility for meetings. Support student organization advisors with training and mentorship to ensuring continuity and success within the organization. Serve as direct organization advisor as assigned.

Department/College Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

Masters degree in higher education. Counseling, social work, or related fields.
2 years of full-time professional experience working with college-aged students or young adults delivering programming and outreach specifically focused on topics and issues related to student development and campus engagement.

Skills:

Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences
Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies within and outside of the university setting
Ability to understand, review, and interpret legal and risk management policies, compliance expectations, and university guidelines and procedures
Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
Budget experience and acumen
Experience with staff development and supervision
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with student leaders
Demonstrated ability in designing, implementing, and evaluating programming related to the student experience
Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in complex situations with competing priorities
Ability to maintain attention to detail and task completion in a fast-paced, student focused environment.
Computer competence using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions
Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 117A

How to Apply
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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

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About Rochester Institute of Technology

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .

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