Assistant Director of Student Life Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

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Position Information Click here to view Salary Grade Position Title Assistant Director of Student Life
Unit Name Student Life
Salary Grade 6
Number of Months 12 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties Work collaboratively with the Director of Student Life to provide visionary leadership to the entire social and Greek system including strategic planning, overall evaluation, development, assessment, and implementation.
Advise the three social organization leadership councils and serves as the primary liaison for social and Greek organizations to inter/national headquarters; alumni; chapter advisors; and university departments, which includes local social clubs, National Pan-Hellenic Greek Organizations, and one local fraternity.
Manage and work with student leaders to plan recruitment activities, new membership intake processes, and intake efforts.
Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation for event registration, academic success, leadership training, educational programming, chapter management and risk management efforts for fraternities and sororities, individual student officers, members and student organizations, as needed.
Develop and coordinate social and Greek wide community signature and traditional programming along with the Office of Student Life including but not limited to retreats, Recruitment, Rivalry, and Rush
Oversee program communications, including social media accounts, newsletters, websites, and marketing efforts.
Develop and implement in fundraising strategies and budget management practices to support the goals and initiatives of the social organizations
Assist student officers in understanding and adhering to university, chapter, council, and governing body policies and procedures.
Serve as an advocate and resource for social and Greek organizations and respective council officers, chapter officers, active members, new initiates, and potential new members.
Foster strong relationships with university partners, local community partners, alumni, national organizations, and other stakeholders to support and enhance connections and service opportunities; this includes annual signature events and/or the creation of new engagement opportunities.
Support the Office of Student Life and student organizations in the creation, promotion, and execution of social programming targeting evenings, weekends, and key University-wide events including annual large-scale programming events.
Serve on Student Affairs and University-wide committees and serve as a liaison to the division, university administration, alumni, and national organizations as needed.
Create a vibrant, welcoming and engaging environment for campus life including but not limited to social and Greek organizations, student organizations, and students with multifaceted personal characteristics on and off campus.
Assist the Director of Student Life in supervising, training, and evaluating Student Life Interns.
Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department.
Assist and train organizations with outreach activities, including campus requests, admission sessions, and freshmen orientation programs.
Conduct one-on-one meetings with social and Greek leaders to develop learning and life strategies that promote wellness, academic success, and leadership competencies.
Generate reports detailing social organization grade point averages, recruitment, and membership statistics.
Assist the Director of Student life to coordinate staff meetings, manage leadership and community engagement programs, and encourage professional development.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, or related field is preferred.
Requires more than 1 year of experience in student life or student affairs.

Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:

Knowledge of the student development theory, competent budgeting, negotiating, organizational skills, computer skills, and strong human relations (speaking and writing skills) are preferred.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear and regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 or 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Job Description Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Student Life, the Assistant Director of Student Life assists in providing leadership and strategic planning for the department while planning and implementing student activities programs and social organization programs and initiatives. The Office of Student Life takes a holistic approach to developing students by cultivating a collaborative and supportive environment where students from all backgrounds are encouraged to engage in experiences beyond the classroom. The Assistant Director provides opportunities for our students to expand their worldview and develop emotional intelligence. Hours of Availability Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number

FY20654NF

Open Date 03/19/2025
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

MUW Departmental Announcement
MUW Human Resources Office
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Mississippi Employment Service
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Contacted by department and invited to apply
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• Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
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• If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future?

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MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
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• Because this position includes events and meetings, the person must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Can you work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends?
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• This position oversees four different social and Greek organization councils. Please describe in detail what leadership or personal experience you have within these types of organizations. (Open Ended Question)
• What qualities do you possess that will make you successful in this position?

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