Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 8,800 students with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Assistant Director for Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) and Operations is responsible for assisting in the administration and organization of a comprehensive student engagement program. The Assistant Director r is responsible for the management and oversight of the Collegiate Link program.

You are:

• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form required

• Able to work with academic departments and other student support service areas required

• Able to work effectively with a diverse student population required

• Able to multitask and manage different projects required

• Able to work occasional nights and weekends required

• Able to work in a “team orientated” office

You will:

• Approve RSO events in our events management system
• Meet with RSO’s to ensure they are adhering to university policy and procedures, and city and state guidelines relating to event management; Oversee the tracking and approval of RSO travel
• Serve as point of contact for RSO inquiries; Oversee updating and editing the RSO Handbook
• Serve on the Events Steering Committee
• Management of the Vehicle Use Policy administration
• Perform social and academic checks for student leadership positions
• Coordinate the purchases and disbursements of student prizes and gift cards; Follow up with Recognized Student Organizations on fundraising monies
• Advise Chariot Yearbook with the development and facilitation of all events
• Oversight of set ups for all Orientation programs
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of the Center for Student Engagement, Leadership and Orientation

You need:

• Master’s degree in higher education, student development or similar field

• 2+ years professional experience in student affairs, student engagement or similar field

• Knowledge of contemporary higher education principles, practices, and procedures

• Understanding of Microsoft 365 products required

• Understanding of web-based higher education software such as Anthology/Campus Labs Engage and Baseline, Slate, and Banner preferred

• Understanding of learning management software such as Canvas preferred

• Understanding of web-based event manage software such as EMS, Social Tables, and Eventbrite preferred

• Must have a valid driver’s license

About University of New Haven

The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education.Founded in 1920 on the campus of Yale University in cooperation with Northeastern University, UNH moved to its current West Haven campus in 1960 and opened its Orange Campus in January, 2014. The University operates a satellite campus in Tuscany, Italy, and offers programs at several locations throughout Connecticut and in New Mexico. UNH provides its students with a unique combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities.The University enrolls approximately 6,800 students, including nearly 1,800 graduate students and more than 5,000 undergraduates – the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, and Tagliatela College of Engineering, UNH offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UNH students have access to more than 500 study abroad programs worldwide and its student-athletes compete in 16 varsity sports in the NCAA Division II’s highly competitive Northeast-10 Conference.

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