Director of Student Development (Student Programming Specialist)

Director of Student Development (Student Programming Specialist) Indiana University - 4.2 Bloomington, IN Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Community outreach programs Bachelor's degree in counseling Strategic management Bachelor's degree in social work Event coordination Customer service Strategic planning in education Bachelor's degree in business Research Master's degree Team development Hiring Education Bachelor's degree Master's degree in student affairs Team management Task prioritization Decision making Counseling Mentoring Personnel management in education Networking through strategic partnership building Computer skills Bachelor's degree in education Presentation creation Budget management in education Social Work Practicing budget management in an educational setting Senior level Business Communication skills Employee evaluation Overseeing training Time management Educational program management Staff development Full Job Description Department

ATHLETICS

(BA-ATHL-IUBLA) Job Summary The Director of Student Development fosters holistic student-athlete growth through leadership, service, and engagement initiatives that align with the mission, vision, and creed of the Excellence Academy. Department Specific Responsibilities Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff, interns, and student employees. Participates in the Excellence Academy leadership team to determine how to meet department strategic goals and priorities. Oversees the Student Development unit, including budget management and staff hiring processes. Coordinates weekly staff meetings and collaborate with Compliance and other units to ensure effective program implementation. Serves as the primary advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), student-led groups, and mentorship programs. Maintains regular communication with coaches, staff, and campus partners regarding student-athlete programming. Manages the Excellence Academy summer internship program. Contributes to the development of the Excellence Academy strategic plan, including programmatic, budgetary, and personnel decision-making. Designs and implements initiatives mapped to specific educational outcomes that meet the needs of student-athletes, staff, coaches, and the community. Partners with university departments to support campus-wide programming, including leadership development and sexual violence prevention. Ensures strict adherence to all university and NCAA policies, particularly regarding the Policy Involving Children, donations, and extra benefits. Cultivates community partnerships to facilitate service projects and represent the department on relevant committees. Collaborates with the Office of Overseas Study to organize the "Coach for College" study abroad program. Plans and executes all major student-athlete recognition events, including the Night of Excellence, Freshmen Induction, Welcome Back Tailgate, Scholastic Achievement ceremonies, and graduation celebrations. Manages the nomination and selection processes for all departmental, institutional, conference, and national student-athlete awards. General Responsibilities Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level. Interfaces directly with students, attending student programming events and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student programming initiatives and objectives. Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as academic and campus leaders, on shared student programming goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student programs. Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student programs against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports on impact to students and budget and presents to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward. Serves on committees and performs student programming research across the field of higher education and at peer institutions to identify and recommend best practices. Plans and coordinates communications and targeted outreach for student programming initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion. Provides guidance to other Student Services positions Student Programming Specialists; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service. Analyzes effectiveness of current and past student programs, compiles trends, and makes recommendations on future offerings to leadership. Qualifications This position is posted at a Student Programming Specialist Expert Career Level but may be filled at a Student Programming Specialist Advanced Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below. Expert Career Level Requirements Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public affairs, counseling, business, or related field. Preferred Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required 8 years in student services, higher education, or related field. SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Highly thorough and dependable. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure. Possesses a high degree of initiative. Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents. Excellent collaboration and team building skills. Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills. Develops and delivers effective presentations. Demonstrates customer service skills. Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information. Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy. Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments. Advanced Career Level Requirements Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public affairs, counseling, business, or related field. Preferred Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required 5 years in student services, higher education, or related field. SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Highly thorough and dependable. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure. Possesses a high degree of initiative. Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents. Develops and delivers effective presentations. Demonstrates customer service skills. Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information. Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills. Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy. Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments. Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

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Student Programming Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at or by visiting IUPD.

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