Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement

Associate Director Of Student Leadership & Engagement

Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement position. The Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $63,000 - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, the Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership will serve as the advisor for the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the College's student-run programming board and will oversee the execution of hallmark CAB events and manage the programming board's budget. This position participates in creating and implementing campus programming and events aimed at creating an engaged and diverse campus life for Amherst College students. The Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership is responsible for the operations of the Keefe Campus Center, Powerhouse, and Ford Hall event spaces. Supports and directs resources to support the development of Registered Student Organizations and student leaders. Supervises a variety of Student Engagement and Leadership student staff who support the mission of the office. Takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

The Associate Director must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to attend events sponsored by Student Engagement and Leadership and Amherst College student groups. The Campus Activities Board hosts programs every Friday at 8 p.m. and every other Saturday and Sunday. This role is an in-person position and requires flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

Internal-External Interaction / Communication :

The Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership communicates and interacts with both internal and external constituents. Internal communication includes advisement and dissemination of important policies and procedures regarding the event planning process, in addition to serving as a liaison between student event hosts and essential campus partners, including but not limited to Amherst College Police Department, Special Services, Environmental Health and Safety, among others. Reviews, negotiates, and executes contracts with outside vendors.

Decision Making :

Ability to exercise sound judgment, exhibit resiliency under pressure, set priorities, and achieve goals. Participates in a collaborative approach making recommendations to management to establish guidelines / procedures / policies. Makes management decisions impacting the operations of the department.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

Event And Program Development

Advises and supports the Campus Activities Board (CAB) Coordinates, executes, and evaluates CAB hallmark programming, such as Farm Fest, Homecoming Bonfire, and Spring Concert, in addition to a variety of small-scale programs. Oversees annual budget of approximately $180,000 and manages CAB co-sponsorship funding requests.

Coordinates marketing, advertising material, and social media for Student Engagement and Leadership and CAB sponsored events / programs.

Builds partnerships and collaborations across departments to provide campus-wide programs and events designed to build community and foster student engagement on campus sponsored by Student Engagement and Leadership.

Facility Management

Assist in the management of Student Affairs spaces, working closely with Student Engagement and Leadership, Amherst College Facilities, and Information Technology. Responsibilities include submitting work orders, ensuring spaces are maintained and clean, and addressing tech needs to ensure users have the necessary resources.

Provides operational and programmatic support for both large and small-scale events at the Student Engagement event spaces by leading trainings and creating guides on usage of spaces.

Assist with maintaining the reservation system via Event Management System (EMS) for the Student Engagement Spaces with support from casual staff.

Serves as the primary administrator of the Event Management System (EMS) on behalf of the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for the training and support of Student Engagement and Leadership student workers to assist in support needs in Keefe Campus Center, Powerhouse, and Ford Hall event venues and the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership.

Oversee the recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluation of the Campus Activities Board executive board members, meeting with them weekly on a one on one basis, and supporting them at their events.

Support student workers and their initiatives who are involved in the Mammoth Mascot program

Provides support to staff in regards to some EMS scheduling needs, and operational needs of the Keefe Campus Center.

Directly supervise office of Student Engagement and Leadership's student employment initiatives, creating office standards and guidelines for hiring, onboarding, evaluating, etc.

Student Organization Support

Manages large scale traditional event logistics with RSOs, including large Powerhouse events, dance showcases, and Hallmark events

Provides support and mentorship for student leaders and over 100 Registered Student Organizations.

Maintains and oversees student group usage of spaces, working closely with the EMS system and Anthology Engage platform.

Qualifications

Required :

• Master's Degree
• 2-4 years of experience in student affairs / activities
• Experience in student-staff training, program development, and program creation
• Strong supervision and programming experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google programs and the ability to learn new software programs
• Robust understanding of academic priorities, the educational mission of institutions, and ways in which student activities, programs, and functions can promote student engagement, advance student learning, and contribute to achieving desired learning goals
• Strong time-management, organizational, verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be resourceful and solve problems creatively
• Experience in managing event and program budgets
• Evidence-based commitment to supporting a diverse student community. Commitment to fostering inclusive communities through leadership and programming.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks including CORI check

Preferred :

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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