Director of Leadership & Engagement

The Director of Leadership and Engagement enhances the over-all educational experience of students through the development of, experience with, and participation in social, cultural, intellectual, leadership, and governance programs and activities starting with Orientation and continuing through the academic year. The Director of Leadership and Engagement reports directly to the Dean of Students and is a member of the Student Life Professional Staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Goals: To encourage and develop social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, leadership, and governance programs and activities that expand student involvement within the campus community;

To promote the exploration of self-directed activities that provide opportunities for self-realization and growth for individuals and groups;

To introduce students to various cultures and experiences, ideas and issues, that encourage the appreciation of differences and diversity;

To inform students about non-academic policies and procedures and how these are related to their lives and activities;

To facilitate the development of school spirit through creative interaction among students, faculty, administrators and staff;

To facilitate the development of student leaders. (Based on CAS Standards and Guidelines)

To provide consistently current information to the campus community on up-coming student events via the monthly activities calendar, and the Rosemont College website and intranet.

Specific Duties: To develop the Orientation program for incoming first year students and transfer students working with a campus-wide committee.

Serve as Chairperson for the Orientation Committee and the Sub-committee.

Plan, organize and execute the Orientation program working with the Orientation Subcommittee.

Hire the Orientation Coordinator(s) to assist with the Orientation training and execution of the events held during Orientation.

Interview, hire and train the Raven Peer Leaders as mentors for the incoming students.

Develop a comprehensive Orientation program with educational activities which will be executed throughout the Orientation sessions.

Collaborate with the Dean of Students to create and administer a yearly budget for orientation and programming.

Assist/direct in the planning of social, educational and recreational activities by student organizations;

Serve as advisor to Student Government Association (SGA);

Supervise SGA elections;

Participate in all scheduled SGA Executive and SGA General meetings;

Participate in and supervise all events: If Director of Leadership and Engagement cannot attend, a designee is appointed to supervise. This also includes major events both on and off campus or any activity at which alcohol is served. This will include direct liaison with Public Safety and enforcement of all guidelines.

Organize and moderate Rosemont Activities Council (RAC) Program Board (with SGA Vice President of Activities);

Serve as Advisor to the Rosemont Activities Council (RAC);

Provide outreach for publicity of events occurring on campus and in the Greater Philadelphia area (in association with office of College Relations);

Coordinate with Office of College Relations to publish a student activities calendar;

Coordinate on and off campus publicity relating to student activities with Office of College Relations;

Plan and implement leadership training sessions;

Teach skills of organization and program planning to students;

Support planning of campus-wide Special Events (e.g. Family Weekend, Founders’ Day, Commencement, etc.);

Coordinate activities of the Clubroom;

Assist newly formulated clubs and organizations in the procedures to become a recognized student organization;

Attend, support and contribute to Student Life; sponsored programs are directed by Dean of Students

Assist clubs and organizations in finding advisors for the groups recognized on campus;

Oversee the Student Activities budget;

Closely monitor all aspects of SGA budget and funds allocated to the student groups;

All other related duties at the direction of the Dean of Students.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibility that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibility and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required / Master’s Degree preferred

2 years of related experience in an administrative position within Student Life with emphasis in student leadership and activities

Creative problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent written communication skills

Demonstrated supervisory and team-building skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision

Ability to work independently and on a team

Ability to work within strict deadlines

Strong computer skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work extended hours as needed

Detail oriented and organized

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Ability to work weekends as needed

Ability / availability to travel

Capable of being a positive representative of the College mission

Proficient with Microsoft® Office Products (specifically, Word and Excel)

Proficiency with Internet to use as resource, research and work tool

Good interpersonal skills ? ability to work well with Faculty, Students and Staff

Excellent oral communication skills (i.e., ability to deal effectively with others; speak professionally on the phone, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands

Posting Date:

02-15-2017

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS SENT VIA E-MAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

To apply, please begin by completing an online application found on the Rosemont College website: https://jobs.rosemont.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp.

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