Monmouth University · 3 hours ago
Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Transitions
West Long Branch, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $53K/yr
2+ years expMonmouth University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Transitions in the Division of Student Life. The role involves planning and coordinating transition programs for first-year students, supervising student staff, and enhancing student satisfaction and retention through various initiatives and events.
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)
Work in collaboration with SGA to coordinate the new club/organization recognition process
Develop and implement trainings for club/organization leadership and advisors
Develop and implement a process for club/organization leadership transitions
Assist with the budget management of clubs/organizations
Coordinate travel for clubs/organizations
Plan, coordinate and execute leadership programming for students
Create and implement a semesterly student leadership development series
Coordinate Monmouth Leads, an annual student leadership conference
Advise Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), National leadership honor society
Coordinate leadership development programming for student clubs and organizations
Supervise student event assistants for the Office of Student Engagement
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 program planning
Be available to students and staff at irregular hours, including attending/advising events and functions as a representative of the University during weekends and evenings
Support other areas within the Division 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 requested
Other duties as assigned
Plan and coordinate all components of transition programs for First Year Students and their families. This includes, but is not limited to, Hawk Welcome & Advising Days, New Student Orientation, Family Orientation and Weeks of Welcome
Select, train and supervise Orientation student staff
Coordinate programs and initiatives to increase student satisfaction and retention
Coordinate Family Weekend
Oversee the Orientation website and the New Student Orientation portion of the Admissions portal and the Transitions & Leadership group pages on the Student Engagement App
Create and produce all published materials for New Student Orientation, Family Orientation, and Family Weekend
Represent the Division of Student Life at various recruitment events, such as Open House and Accepted Student Days
Create yearly assessment of transition programs, including but not limited to Hawk Welcome & Advising Days, New Student Orientation, Family Orientation and Weeks of Welcome
Coordinate initiatives such as the Commuter Student Mentor program targeted with assisting First Year commuter students and their transition to Monmouth
Work with campus partners to manage the Monmouth Family Connect online newsletter
Assist with the management of the NSO budget
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 manage multiple complex projects at the same time, including large-scale program planning
Experience with facilitation and training
Ability to reside in University-sponsored housing on campus
Ability to work non-routine hours, including some evening and weekend hours and occasional travel
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
Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Employer sponsored Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more
Company
Monmouth University
Monmouth is a private, moderate-sized, coeducational, comprehensive University founded in 1933.
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