A Director of Student Affairs leads the student affairs office at a college or university. The office plans and arranges social, cultural, and recreational events and activities of various student groups, according to university policies and regulations; meets and coordinates with student and faculty groups to plan activities; evaluates programs and suggests modifications.
The Director of Student Activities will perform duties related to the operations of the Office of Student Activities. The Director will serve as a Campus Security Authority.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Programming:
Advise the Student Government Association (SGA), attend all regular and executive council meetings, and coordinate student elections Advise the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and attend all regular and executive council meetings Develop appropriate in-service leadership training for student leaders and prospective student leaders Collaborate with faculty members and staff to plan, organize and implement co-curricular programs that support the University's common and program learning outcomes and contribute to the educational experience of its students Coordinate club and organization registration, leadership workshops, and various events around club and organization involvement
Supervisory:
Supervise and mentor the: Dance and Cheer Team coaches
SGA Members CAB Members Club and Organizations Student Affairs Coordinator Budgetary:
Responsible for all expenditures for the Student Activity budget pertaining to student programs and programming Supervise Student Club accounts Supervise Academic Grant accounts
Promotional:
Responsible for the production and distribution of the Student handbook/agenda Supervise printed promotional material for Student Activity events, including but not limited to activity calendars, posters, and publications Plan, coordinate, and implement the application process for the Student Trustee Blue/Gold Cord Awards Activity Key awards
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Assist with all
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Programs Assist faculty and academic areas in the application process for academic grants Assist with Commencement activities
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to successfully interact with a diverse student body and campus constituencies Higher Education work experience in Student Affairs Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated experience in the objective decision-making Ability to provide coaching and mentoring in student leadership and development Student programming
Education, Experience, Licensure:
A Master's degree, with minimum of two years of full time administrative/professional experience, in the preferred area of; Student Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field, or, A Bachelor's degree, with minimum of five years of full time administrative/professional experience, in the preferred area of; Student Affairs, Public Administration, or related field Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references. Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widely recognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery of successful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhances communities through accessible, high-quality academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active engagement. Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
