Monmouth University · 3 hours ago
Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Student Center Operations
West Long Branch, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $53K/yr
2+ years expMonmouth University is seeking applications for an Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Student Center Operations. This position is responsible for programming for the Office of Student Engagement and overall management of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center, including participation in on-call duty rotation for the Office of Residential Life.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Plan and implement programming for the Office of Student Engagement. This programming will include some evenings and weekends
Advise the Student Activities Board (SAB)
Maintain and update the Student Engagement Platform and App
Develop forms and other tools within the engagement app to assist with the management of student clubs/organizations
Maintain departmental web pages, portal pages and create social media posts; create weekly email of campus events; utilize displays on advertising TVs in Student Center and Dining Hall
Hire and supervise student marketing assistants to design the advertising and marketing of student engagement opportunities
Work with student groups that request to host food trucks for events to ensure that contracts are completed, along with other University requirements
Work with student groups who are approved to host events with outside food vendors; produce contracts for the vendor and ensure that the University's receipt of all required documents from the vendor is complete
Coordinate advisement and programming for the senior class
Negotiate with outside vendors and manage contracts related to campus programming, ensuring that all agreements comply with University policy and procedures
Serve as a resource person to students, campus clubs, and student organizations
Meet with clubs and organizations to assist in their programming planning
Be available to students and staff at irregular hours, including attending/advising student and University related functions as a representative of the University during weekends and evenings
Support other areas within the Divisional and campus wide programming efforts including, but not limited to New Student Orientation, Residential programming, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Springfest, Open House and Commencement
Prepare documentation including annual reports, assessment projects and other materials as required
Other duties as assigned
Responsible for the overall management of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center (RSSC) and oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility
Work with Central Scheduling to approve the usage of the Student Center and Nagy Commons for events
Coordinate event set-ups in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center
Coordinate custodial overtime needs with the Office of Facilities Management
Hire, train and supervise Student Center Information Booth Staff & Building Manager Staff
Hire, train and supervise the Student Center student Set-Up Crew and student supervisor
Create yearly assessment of the services offered by the Rebecca Stafford Student Center
Assign office space to clubs & organizations and manage/assess the usage of those offices
Manage the budget for the Rebecca Stafford Student Center
Participate in the professional staff on-call duty rotation supporting a residential community of more than 1,500 students. As part of this responsibility, the Assistant Director is provided a private, fully furnished campus apartment including a full kitchen, utilities, and internet—as part of the overall compensation package
Manage and implement University crisis response protocols within University-owned and University-sponsored residential facilities, ensuring timely, coordinated, and compliant response to student emergencies and community incidents
Serve as a first-line responder for campus emergencies, including mental health crises, student illness, accidents, and community safety concerns. This role requires periods of 24-hour on-call availability and the ability to assess situations quickly, interpret University policies and procedures, and make sound, time-sensitive decisions under pressure
Serve as a member of the Student Life professional response team, coordinate community response efforts and assist with communication and information dissemination during facility disruptions or other campus-wide incidents
Provide oversight, consultation, and real-time support to all student staff on duty overnight across all residential facilities, including graduate and undergraduate housing communities
Maintain residency in the University-assigned apartment as a condition of employment and fulfill live-in staff responsibilities
Respond in person to incidents occurring at University-owned housing located up to one mile from the main campus as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Ability to work non-routine hours, including some weekend hours and occasional travel
Ability to reside in University-sponsored housing
Ability to lift 25 lbs. and stand for periods of time
A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years
Reliable transportation to drive to local University sites as needed
Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment
Basic Knowledge of MS Word 2016 and Excel 2016
Preferred
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or other related field
Demonstrated skills in relationship building and collaboration
Two years of experience working in Student Life, Residential Life, or a related field at the undergraduate or graduate level
Ability to manage multiple complex projects at the same time, including large-scale program planning
Experience with facilitation and training
Benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent after one-year of full-time continuous employment
Generous Paid Time Off
Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Employer sponsored Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more
Company
Monmouth University
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