Miami University · 6 hours ago
Assistant Director, Student Programming
Oxford, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expMiami University is a scholarly community that values liberal education and character development. The Assistant Director of Student Programming is responsible for advising student activities, developing large-scale campus events, and facilitating leadership development programs to enhance student engagement and success.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide support and advisement to Miami Activities and Programming (MAP), Miami University’s campus programming board, whose members create large-scale traditions and events and strive to leave a lasting impact on the student experience
Support student advisees and supervisees on program planning and logistics, including space reservation, contracts, risk management and liability, budgets, and marketing
Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and provide team building for a team of student employees, practicum students, and graduate assistants in alignment with the department’s student employment program and philosophy
Serve on university wide planning committees such as Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend, and Homecoming
Coordinate Late Night and collaborative programming initiatives on campus within MAP and other University sponsored events
Oversee logistics for student and office led initiatives including contracts, insurance compliance, space reservations, third party vendors, day of details, and other tasks as needed
Serve as a resource to all student organizations on university policy, guidelines, and protocols related to event planning and marketing of activities and events
Collaborate with stakeholders including the Office of Residence Life, Dean of Students Office, Office of Community Standards, the City of Oxford, and more on the implementation of collaborative programs
Assists the Associate Director in providing leadership for the Center for Student Engagement, Activities and Leadership in establishing and fulfilling its mission and strategic priorities; and in conducting daily operations and responsibilities
Perform daily administrative responsibilities including support to other departments, assessment, and other areas as needed
Facilitate Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) workshops designed to support organizations in the areas of event planning, collaboration, and other areas of interest
Support summer and fall Orientation efforts through student engagement and involvement presentations to new students and families
Serve as a campus-wide resource for student involvement opportunities
Supervise a graduate assistant
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree AND 1 year experience with large scale event planning and execution
Knowledge of best practices and ability to infuse research with practical experience to create intentional leadership programs for fraternity and sorority life
Outstanding leadership, management and interpersonal skills to relate and work with a variety of faculty, students, parents, staff and community members
Willingness to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Must possess strong computer competence, including but not limited to word, excel, and social media and marketing mediums
Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Ability to work with a high level of autonomy
An understanding of the developmental needs of college students
Experience developing and maintaining mutually-beneficial community-campus partnerships
Preferred
Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education or related field
Graduate or professional experience in activities programming, student organization advising, program/event planning, leadership development programming, alcohol education and/or hazing prevention
Experience with Clifton Strengths or other leadership skill assessments
Company
Miami University
Strong academics, highly personal instruction, energetic campus life, successful graduates — Miami University sets the standard for public higher education on one of America’s most beautiful campuses.
Founded in 1809Oxford, Ohio, USA
1001-5000 employees
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