Summary and Scope of Position:

The Associate Director of Student Engagement is a full-time position that reports to the AVP for Student Affairs. The Associate Director supervises two Assistant Directors and is responsible for the overall leadership and management of Student Engagement and programming for the co-curricular student experience. The areas of oversight include student activities, student government, orientation, Greek life, commuter central, student clubs and organizations. This position is part of the Student Affairs leadership team and serves on the leadership level of the crisis response team.

Specific Responsibilities:

Student Affairs Area:

• Provide leadership and initiative across campus to integrate the co-curricular student experience with the academic student experience.
• Serve in leadership duty rotation, acting as chief crisis response manager
• Provide campus visibility during evenings and weekends
• Supervise Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Commuter Central and Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Greek Life
• Lead assessment for the Student Engagement area
• Act as a case manager for students of concern
• Serve as a conduct officer for student conduct cases, as needed

Student Programming:

• Coordinate Orientation programs in collaboration with Residence Life and Academic Affairs
• Oversee Senior week activities
• Implement co-curricular programming across campus designed to enhance student life
• Collaborate with Residence life to implement residence hall programming, including Interest and Identity housing programs.

Student Clubs and Organizations, Other Programs:

• Oversee the management of over 60 clubs and organizations
• Manage the Club Sports program

Student Governance:

• Advise the Ursinus College Student Government Association (SGA)
• Advise class councils and support programming
• Advise Activity Fund Allocation Committee (AFAC) funding process

There is potential for this to be a live-on position depending on availability of college housing. Live on status is not required.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Development or Higher Education Administration or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience working in Student Affairs
• Knowledge of best practices in student activities, clubs, and/or student governance
• Excellent supervisory, collaboration, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and a desire to work in a high traffic, fast-paced environment.

Ursinus AA/EO Statement:

Interested candidates should apply here.  Once you create an applicant account, you should upload your cover letter, resume and a list with contact information for three references.

Ursinus is an AA/EO employer.  Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.

About Ursinus College

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students.

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