What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Student Activities & Advisor to Student Government position at New College of Florida?
The Director is responsible for the oversight of the activities planned for students and the supervision of staff implementing these programs. Additionally, a major responsibility is advising student government.
- Provides oversight and advice for campus wide service involvement events and programming.
- The Director will serve as the primary contact for the day-to-day community outreach and engagement initiatives for Student Activities and the wider Student Affairs division.
- Receives, evaluates, and responds to local community requests and develops new projects and programs to enhance the student’s experience.
- Identifies opportunities and resources that align with the College’s strategic priorities of strengthening community relationships and enhancing the visibility and reputation of the college.
- The position is responsible for coordinating the compliance efforts regarding the Carnegie Foundation’s elective classification for Community Engagement.
- Serves on College-wide committees as assigned
- This position has frequent contact with students, parents, staff, faculty, and external contractors.
- This position also represents the College at community events, meetings with other state agencies, and professional conferences.
- Serve as primary advisor to Student Government, providing guidance on governance, leadership development, budgeting, and campus initiatives
- Serve as a resource for individuals and student organizations interested in volunteer, engagement, and community services
- Build strategic partnerships with other NCF departments and programs in support of the mission and goals of the Division of Student Affairs and collaborate in the creation of programs and services
- Coordinate needs assessments, strategic planning, program evaluation, and outcomes assessments for campus volunteer opportunities, events, and clubs
- Facilitate the design and execution of new programming, which will heighten local and regional student awareness of New College through activities.
- Support new student enrollment, learning, retention, and co-curricular connections to student academic and career interests through a variety of programs developed in collaboration with the faculty, the Office of the Provost, the Center for Career Engagement and Opportunity (CEO), and shaped by one-on-one interactions with students
- Develop and enhance alternative Spring Break options for students working with Campus Life.
- Collaborates with faculty to create opportunities for students to serve in the global community during Independent Study Projects (ISP) in the January intersession
- Oversee and support the Cheer team, including recruitment, training coordination, and performance scheduling
- Collaborate with athletics to promote school spirit and enhance student attendance at campus events and games
- Manage budgets related to student activities and campus life programming
- Supervise staff and student leaders within the Campus Life office
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and risk management practices
- Other duties as assigned
- Master’s degree and six years of related experience; or a Bachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience
- Master’s degree in student affairs, college student personnel, higher education, counseling, public health, or other related areas
- Prefer experience in a college or university setting working with student involvement, clubs, organizations, and residential life