Assistant Director of Campus Life

Title: Assistant Director of Campus Life 

Department: Student Affairs

Reports to: Director of Campus Life

Category: Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Director of Campus Life, the Assistant Director will be primarily responsible for the coordination and execution of campus-wide activities, advising student clubs and organizations, and coordinating events and programs with a specific focus on innovation and engagement. The assistant director will develop a comprehensive range of programs and activities based on strategic planning and assessment, available resources, and the mission of the College. The Assistant Director will represent the office on various division-wide committees relating to strategic priorities and work with students, staff, and faculty interested in creating inclusive, engaging, and exciting programs geared toward student-centered activities that enhance campus life at Lees-McRae College. 

Benefits

Lees-McRae College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans with wellness incentives, Aetna dental coverage with orthodontia for children, and a voluntary vision plan for all employees. Life and long-term disability insurance are employer-paid, with optional voluntary life coverage available. Employees can take advantage of flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year, and generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and college-closed days. Tuition waiver benefits are available for employees and dependents, along with access to a national tuition exchange program. Additional perks include free monthly dining, discounted meal plans, and required direct deposit for payroll.

Essential Functions

• Develops, plans, and executes on- and off- campus, late night and weekend programming for campus-wide student engagement to build student connections with the Lees-McRae community at-large.
• Serves as an on-site decision-maker and supervisor for events. 
• Assists with the oversight of the Student Affairs programming calendar to provide students and staff with information on upcoming events.
• Assist in budget management for the Office of Campus Life to ensure effective use of financial resources for programming initiatives. 
• Collaborates with all Student Affairs staff, external departments and student organizations to plan and program large-scale events and activities, including event reservation, contract preparation, and on-site decision-making.
• Assists with the planning and execution of New Student Orientation, Campus Compass, and Welcome Week activities.
• Assists with coordination and implementation of Mountain Day of Service, for the campus community by securing more volunteer opportunities and recruiting faculty and staff to volunteer as site leaders and encouraging current students to participate.
• Advise Campus Activities Board in their efforts to plan, implement and assess the effectiveness of student led campus programming. 
• Coordinates aspects of student organizations, including policies, event management, fund allocation, and leadership development opportunities.
• Serve as a resource for students regarding campus policies, procedures, and services.
• Assists in planning and implementing a Student Organization Leadership Training, encompassing on-campus workshops, conferences, and other leadership opportunities. 
• Assists with training, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating the student work study program in Student Affairs. 
• Assists with the management of all student clubs and organizations, accurately tracking information about organization membership, officers, events, and program participation.
• Works collaboratively with all college departments and partners to develop policies and procedures that meet the institution and Campus Life’s needs.  
• Assists with virtual and on-demand content related to campus life, both for prospective and current students.
• Works with the Marketing and Communication Department to promote events, activities, and programs while interacting with the campus community to expand opportunities for our students.
• Serve as a member of the Residence Life emergency on-call rotation. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and trends in higher education.

Competencies

• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Event planning and student activities programming experience. 
• Experience working with training and developing student leaders. 
• Experience working with diverse populations. 
• Computer skills, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. 
• Familiarity with social media applications in promoting programming and events. 
• Understanding of programmatic assessment and evaluation. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to establish working relationships with faculty, staff, and students. 
• Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse environment. 
• Working knowledge of best practices in Student Affairs and current trends and technology in student activities, student leadership, and campus, local, state, and federal regulations

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Office in a professional environment in addition to indoor and outdoor spaces that support student activities and events. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, live-on, non-exempt hourly position. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and weekends is required. Typical work hours may vary depending on the department’s needs and coverage for programs. This position will work non-traditional hours and will work closely with the Director of Campus Life to build out a work schedule to best cover programming needs and the needs of the Assistant Director of Campus Life.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel

Travel may be occasionally required to assist with recruitment events and to attend regional and national conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Recruiting, management, and extensive knowledge of higher education
• Excellent written and oral communication, well-developed presentation skills, and outstanding customer and quality service skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office applications and social media marketing platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience with Canva, Campus Groups, and Microsoft 365