ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

The Assistant Director for Leadership and Involvement supports the mission of Marymount Manhattan College and the functions of the Office of Student Development and Activities in coordinating a comprehensive student involvement and leadership program based on student development principles for a multicultural student population. Responsibilities include overseeing Registered Student Organizations (RSO), developing new RSOs, overseeing the Leadership Scholars Program, the Emerging Leaders Program, and the Peer Leaders Program, while developing and fostering student engagement and leadership programming. 

 The ADLI assists in the development and implementation of major College events such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, Peer Leader training, Accepted Students Day, Homecoming Weekend, and Commencement. The incumbent will also support research initiatives, oversee the allocation of resources for Registered Student Organizations, write student engagement assessment reports, and assist in the counseling of students regarding compliance with college and department rules and regulations. The Assistant Director for Leadership and Involvement is responsible for the implementation and execution of the department’s assessment tool and general oversight of MMC Engage. 

 The position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Intercultural Center, and works closely with students, other Student Life departments, Student Success Advising, academic departments, and faculty. 

Salary Range: $63,000 to $67,000

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Student Engagement

• Manage the day-to-day operations, onboarding, registration process, budget allocation, and continued support for Registered Student Organizations; assist in the development of new RSOs, support faculty/staff advisors of RSOs, and attend larger RSO and organization programs.
• Develop and conduct semesterly trainings and workshops for RSOs and RSO Advisors. 
• Create, review, and update RSO policies as needed, and update the MMC RSO Handbook on an annual basis. 
• Serve as the point person for MMC Engage, the College’s comprehensive student engagement platform. 
• Serve as the advisor to the Core Council and assist with the planning and execution of Core Council activities, including the Core Council Professional Development Grant, honorariums, and other projects. 
• Maintain and monitor RSO budgets; approve and process invoices/payments for budgetary expenditures; maintain program tracking databases and files for student activities; collect data for program evaluation, measurement, and verification activities; prepare data for statistical, financial, participant and program activity reports. 
• Maintain current and accurate website information for the Office of Student Development and Activities, Registered Student Organizations, RSO leaders, and other student leaders.
• Participate and support in planning and execution of New Student Orientation 

 Leadership Development

• Develop and execute leadership-training programs including Leadership Immersion Weekends, Emerging Leaders, Leadership Scholars, Leadership Summit, and Leadership Interns
• Identify student-centered leadership initiatives such as Lessons on Leadership and a Leadership and Lunch series
• Coordinate the selection, training, and development of the Peer Leader Program
• Supervise the selection and awarding of the Leadership Scholarships
• Coordinate and execute advertising, nominations process, award selection committee, and logistical elements of the annual Student Leadership Awards 
• In conjunction with your supervisor, serve as the chair of the Homecoming Musical Production Committee. 

Administrative

• Serve on campus committees, which may include but are not limited to: Awards of Distinction, Student Speaker, and Lou Martarano Scholarship committees 
• Participate as an active member of the Student Development and Activities team; attend meetings, retreats, and trainings, and provide support to major department-wide programs such as Orientations, Festivals, Fall Feast, etc.
• Manage petty cash for the Office of Student Development and Activities, MMC Registered Student Organizations, and special groups
• Oversee the Student Activities Suite (SOS), including student workers, in collaboration with SDA leadership and colleagues
• Safeguard the confidentiality of students by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, students, and staff served by the College, and in the handling of administrative records, files, and confidential items.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree plus at least five years of professional student life experience.

 Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work independently on several projects simultaneously
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all constituencies and work collaboratively with other colleagues. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the Internet. Must be able to acquire proficiency with desktop publishing software and “Colleague,” the institutional software system. 
• Responsible budget management 
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently on several projects simultaneously
• Highly developed organizational and event planning skills with strong attention to detail. 
• Stays current with best practices in student engagement; equity, diversity, and inclusion; student life; and leadership development
• Strong conflict management and resolution skills with a creative approach to addressing conflicts and programmatic challenges 
• Skilled facilitator and competent in leading and training student groups. 
• Ability to balance student needs in relation to college goals
• Demonstrates cultural competence in working with students from diverse backgrounds and has an expressed commitment to uphold and further Marymount Manhattan College’s Inclusivity Statement.

 Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.