Assistant Director for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation

Search Number	# SS107
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Recreation reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation. The Assistant Director advises the Student Government Association (SGA) and oversees the Albertus Campus Recreation program. The Assistant Director is responsible for the creation, managing, and planning of all Campus Recreation programs, the co-supervision of the Campus Center Managers and the promotion of events and activities on the activities calendar each year. This position will organize and support campus-wide programs such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Weeks, Student Involvement Fair, Late Night Breakfast, Finals Fiesta, Homecoming, Albertus Madness, SGA Day, and other major events sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement. The Assistant Director provides oversight and training for clubs, organizations each year.

Overview

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Recreation reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation. The Assistant Director advises the Student Government Association (SGA) and oversees the Albertus Campus Recreation program.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the creation, managing, and planning of all Campus Recreation programs, the co-supervision of the Campus Center Managers and the promotion of events and activities on the activities calendar each year.

This position will organize and support campus-wide programs such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Weeks, Student Involvement Fair, Late Night Breakfast, Finals Fiesta, Homecoming, Albertus Madness, SGA Day, and other major events sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement. The Assistant Director provides oversight and training for clubs, organizations each year.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Serve as adviser to the Student Government Association (SGA) Manage Campus Recreation, Intramurals & Fitness Programs Train student organizations in the understanding of bylaws development and execution of programs and activities throughout the year as well as oversee the functions and operations of registered clubs Manage the allocation of the funds associated with student organizations; work closely with the SGA Treasurer to allocate, approve, distribute, and manage funding requests Supervise student employees working in the Division for Student Affairs and Hubert Campus Center Managers Serve as the co-advisor to the Albertus Commuter Council with the Coordinator for Student Engagement Collaborate on commuter engagement efforts with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) Develop and maintain campus wide activities calendar and promote it on campus and through social media; work closely with the Coordinator of Student Engagement on coordinating social media posts and distributing the calendar of events Commuter Coordinator and Coordinator for Student Engagement Assist with the selection and training of Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors Coordinate various aspects of the New Student Orientation Program in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Student Engagement and New Student Orientation Assist with the operation of the Hubert Campus Center including event set ups and event management Assist in the execution of campus wide programs and activities Collaborate with the Department of Athletics in the execution of engagement activities Maintain and archive annual club member records Oversee and update Office of Student Engagement external and internal web pages Support in the creation of new programs and traditions Assist with office social media management and content creation Work with Information Technologies to update student interest annually in Navigate/Colleague Serve in a staffing rotation for evening and weekend activities Be available to work days, evenings and/or weekends as needed Represent the Office of Student Engagement at institution events both on and off campus Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

Serve as adviser to the Student Government Association (SGA)
Manage Campus Recreation, Intramurals & Fitness Programs
Train student organizations in the understanding of bylaws development and execution of programs and activities throughout the year as well as oversee the functions and operations of registered clubs
Manage the allocation of the funds associated with student organizations; work closely with the SGA Treasurer to allocate, approve, distribute, and manage funding requests
Supervise student employees working in the Division for Student Affairs and Hubert Campus Center Managers
Serve as the co-advisor to the Albertus Commuter Council with the Coordinator for Student Engagement
Collaborate on commuter engagement efforts with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) Develop and maintain campus wide activities calendar and promote it on campus and through social media; work closely with the Coordinator of Student Engagement on coordinating social media posts and distributing the calendar of events
Commuter Coordinator and Coordinator for Student Engagement
Assist with the selection and training of Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors
Coordinate various aspects of the New Student Orientation Program in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Student Engagement and New Student Orientation
Assist with the operation of the Hubert Campus Center including event set ups and event management
Assist in the execution of campus wide programs and activities
Collaborate with the Department of Athletics in the execution of engagement activities
Maintain and archive annual club member records
Oversee and update Office of Student Engagement external and internal web pages
Support in the creation of new programs and traditions
Assist with office social media management and content creation
Work with Information Technologies to update student interest annually in Navigate/Colleague
Serve in a staffing rotation for evening and weekend activities
Be available to work days, evenings and/or weekends as needed
Represent the Office of Student Engagement at institution events both on and off campus
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications	Excellent organizational, and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and abilities Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for programs and events

Education	Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Prior experience in student engagement; working with student groups and student government Experience with New Student Orientation programs Technical proficiency using a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite; Canva, Navigate, Adobe Photoshop, etc. 2 years of related professional experience in an educational setting, preferably in higher education working with student organizations, programming and event planning. Campus Recreation experience preferred.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

Prior experience in student engagement; working with student groups and student government
Experience with New Student Orientation programs
Technical proficiency using a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite; Canva, Navigate, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
2 years of related professional experience in an educational setting, preferably in higher education working with student organizations, programming and event planning.
Campus Recreation experience preferred.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Traditional office hours are M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm, but flexibility is required as frequent evening and weekend availability is necessary. The position requires the ability to use a computer and other standard office equipment requiring repetitive arm/hand movements is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to speak in group settings. The college offers a competitive salary and also provides an excellent benefits package.

Special Work Schedule Requirements

Traditional office hours are M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm, but flexibility is required as frequent evening and weekend availability is necessary.

The position requires the ability to use a computer and other standard office equipment requiring repetitive arm/hand movements is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to speak in group settings.

The college offers a competitive salary and also provides an excellent benefits package.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.