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Associate Director, Office of Student Leadership and Activities

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R05320

We are looking for an Associate Director to join our Office of Student Leadership and Activities at Simmons University. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement, the Associate Director will manage the day-to-day and on-ground operations of the Office of the Leadership and Activities. From conducting leadership trainings to advising students and student organizations, the Assistant Director will play a critical role in enhancing the leadership experiences of Simmons's students.

The Office of Student Leadership and Activities plays a fundamental role in the experience of Simmons's students. As a resource for social, leadership, and educational opportunities, the Office of Student Leadership and Activities fosters growth and development through the integration of learning experiences.

Essential Responsibilities:

Programming and Events

• Oversee, manage and plan the implementation of summer, fall, and mid-year undergraduate and family orientation programs;
  
• Execute Family Weekend with a focus on engaging parents, families and friends of students to build affinity with the institution;
  
• Work in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for First Year Students and the Assistant Dean for Student Engagement to host robust Orientation programs;
  
• Support and continued development of Traditional College programs including college opening, Freshman/Junior Mentorship, First-Gen Graduation, Lavender Graduation, May Day, Senior Faculty Banquet, Winter Wonderland and COF Fall and Spring Weekends;
  
• Recruit, select, train, and supervise Orientation Leaders and the summer Orientation Chair;
  
• Develop programming for the continued development and training of student Orientation leaders;
  
• Assess and identify areas for improvement in programming, adopting best practices and ensuring relevant material;
  
• Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive leadership development program for all student groups and student leaders, including overseeing the re-design of the Emerging Leaders Program as well as managing and participating in the annual Student Leadership Selection process;
  
• Develop leadership programs and activities for students, creating opportunities for students to learn more about leadership and participate in activities that enhance leadership development through workshops, outdoor programs and speaker series.
  

Operations

• Oversee an annual budget of $700,000, ensuring fiscal accountability and compliance;
  
• Serve as first point of contact for financial needs including the distribution of funds;
  
• Negotiate, review and finalize contracts with vendors/agents, and liability policies and procedures in their management and delegation;
  
• Assist in policy development including student travel and strategic planning;
  
• Manage a team of two, the Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities and Program Coordinator of Student Leadership and Activities
  

Student Group Advising

• Provide management of a comprehensive leadership development program to support student leadership initiatives as well as on-going student leadership development trainings.
  
• Serve as an advisers for all students and/or 70+ student organization needs, directly advising the Student Government Association and the Senior Class Council.
  
• Train and support student organizations on a variety of topics including program planning, University policies, leadership development and budgeting;
  
• Support individual students including making appropriate referrals.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Student Affairs or related field;
  
• Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred;
  
• Experience in higher education a plus
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  
• Previous experience managing, reconciling, and auditing a budget;
  
• Experience planning and executing events with a focus on inclusion;
  
• Strong prioritization and time management skills;
  
• Ability to foster strong relationships with students, staff and faculty;
  
• Willingness to work some evening and weekend events as necessary
  

Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a resume and cover letter in the Resume/CV section of your application.

As a University committed to diversity, Simmons encourages applications broadly. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Associate-Director--Office-of-Student-Leadership-and-Activities_R05320

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.