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Title: Assistant Director of Student Involvement

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Student Life

Department: Student Involvement

Position Summary

As a member of the Division of Student Life and the Student Involvement team, the Assistant Directors of Student Involvement assist in leading efforts that engage students in meaningful campus involvement and align their work to advance our strategic plans. These positions support student success by mentoring and coaching through the development of rich relationships. The assistant directors work directly with student leaders and collaborate across the university to provide community and leadership development opportunities that enhance the student experience. As a member of the Student Involvement team, the assistant directors are responsible for serving as active members of the staff in presence and in communication, maintaining a high level of professionalism, and completing various administrative tasks that support the daily operations of the department.

This position also works with other Student Involvement Assistant Directors by creating an environment that engages students in transformative co-curricular learning experiences and promotes positive growth and development. In addition, this assistant director is responsible for working closely with student leaders by focusing on the development of rich mentoring relationships. This position is responsible for implementing alternative, late-night programs hosted in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations. This includes providing direction and support for campus late-night programming initiatives, including executing and coordinating late-night events, assisting with streamlining the “first six weeks” calendar, and advising the Student Union Board (Elon’s student programming board). This position also implements fan engagement activities and school spirit initiatives in partnership with Athletics, including Homecoming Week events and student tailgating. This assistant director provides collaborative support in the development of quality, diverse programs that enhance student life at Elon.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Elon is proud to have been named to the list of Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs each of the past five years. For additional information about working with the Division of Student Life, visit: https://www.elon.edu/u/administration/student-life/about/work-with-us/

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Completed bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of post-bachelor's experience in higher education required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, or related field is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with two to four years of related experience working with programming boards, leadership development, student activities, student organizations, and/or residence life, as well as experience advising students from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Job Duties

• Student Involvement Team • Serve as an active member of the Student Involvement staff, contributing to a relationship-rich environment that fosters student growth and success, and supporting broader department programs and events (i.e. new student orientation, fall/spring organization fairs, student tailgating, formal recruitment and intake processes, and Homecoming) • Assist with and attend selected high-risk contracted events and programs hosted within the department • Monitor budgets totaling more than $500,000; guide spending and secure funding for program initiatives as needed • Negotiate, review, and request contracts with agents/students to plan events • Assist in aligning assessment and reporting mechanisms with the improvement and strategic planning of the department, division, and university • Develop and maintain supportive campus partnerships with colleagues and university departments • Assist in aligning department assessment and reporting mechanisms with the strategic planning of the university, Student Life, and Student Involvement • Meet with the Associate Director of Student Involvement regularly, actively participate in team meetings, and assume additional responsibilities within the scope of the position as assigned by the associate director
• Advising and Mentorship • Develop a relationship-rich culture by serving as the advisor to the Student Union Board (SUB), student-lead programming board • Attend weekly executive meetings, general meetings, and assigned committee meetings • Oversee programming education and leadership training opportunities associated with executive board development • Develop and coordinate the selection process for new SUB Executive Officers • Provide leadership in the planning and execution of fall/spring SUB executive retreats • Advise and mentor student leaders in the development, execution, and assessment of late-night, alternative programming • Foster relationships with students that model care for the individual, inclusive excellence, personal and peer accountability, and integration with their campus experience 
• Programming and Development • Work collaboratively with university programs, departments, and student organizations to provide well-considered student-centered campus programming • Coordinate and implement school spirit and fan engagement initiatives, including the Student Tailgating Program in partnership with Athletics and the Phoenix Phanatics • Implement comprehensive marketing plans for fan engagement programming and manage all publicity strategies to create campus-wide knowledge of events • Plan and implement late-night programming offered during New Student Orientation, in collaboration with university partners • Develop the late night programming calendar for the first six weeks of the fall semester • Implement a comprehensive marketing plan for late-night programming and manage all publicity strategies to create campus-wide knowledge of events • Lead the development of the Homecoming Week calendar of student events and activities with student organization leaders and campus partners
• Division of Student Life • Positively represent Student Involvement, the Division of Student Life, and Elon University in all communications, presentations, and campus involvement • Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, priority completion, evaluation and assessment, and data-driven decision-making • Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, Homecoming, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation • Serve as a member of a Student Life Care and Response Team, which includes either serving in a rotational on-call emergency response role or providing initial outreach and follow-up support for student concerns • Serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees • Other related duties as assigned by the Associate Director