Assistant Director, Student Organization Support

Kent State; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Director for Student Organization Support to provide direction for student initiatives and foster leadership development. Candidates should have a Master's degree and three years of experience in student services. This role involves overseeing student organization compliance, planning leadership opportunities, and developing outreach strategies for commuter students. This position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in a student services area.
• Knowledge of student development theory and program oversight.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight for student organization initiatives.
• Plan leadership development opportunities for student leaders.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and financial planning.

Skills

Written and interpersonal communication

Developing, implementing and evaluating projects

Supervising others

Developing and facilitating training programs

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree in higher education or relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Director Student Organization Support

Location

Kent Campus – Kent, OH

Salary

$59,961 – $70,197

Basic Function

Provide direction and operational oversight for leadership involvement and advising initiatives for hundreds of student organizations to thrive and contribute to a vibrant campus community. Oversee and work closely with staff to cultivate enriching experiences for commuter students and support key campus events and traditions. Foster student leadership development and collaborate extensively with faculty staff and community partners. Reports to Associate Director Community and Belonging or designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties

• Plan and implement leadership development opportunities for student leaders and student employees.
• Oversee the current student engagement software platform.
• Ensure compliance of student organization operations with university policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between student organizations and campus administrators; assist in resolving conflicts.
• Assist in program budgeting and planning for assigned organizations; monitor financial accounts of student organizations.
• Facilitate successful program implementation by student organizations through providing expert guidance on best practices navigating campus procedures and efficiently processing work.
• Manage and administer the annual student organization registration process, oversee the verification of membership rosters and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment for commuter students.
• Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies, including newsletters, campus media events and programming to connect commuter students with essential resources, campus services and enriching experiences.
• Serve on various department/division and University committees as requested or assigned.
• Represent the Associate Director in their absence.
• Administer and document regular assessments that include student learning outcomes, event results, program reviews, monthly and annual reports, participation tracking and return on investment.
• Implement practices that support Kent State recruitment, retention and persistence goals.
• Supervise assigned unclassified staff and student employees, including recruitment, scheduling, performance evaluations and accountability.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel or a relevant field. Three years of professional experience in a student services area.

Knowledge Of

• Student development theory
• Program oversight and evaluation
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Skill In

• Written and interpersonal communication
• Developing, implementing and evaluating projects from initiation to completion
• Supervising others
• Developing and facilitating training programs
• Budget management

Ability To

• Respond calmly and quickly to challenging situations
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Multi‑task while managing multiple projects and assignments
• Provide leadership and direction to others
• Work non‑traditional hours as required, including evenings and weekends
• Travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Assessments

• asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

None.

Working Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or otherwise discussed with supervisor.

Additional Information

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is a Smoke‑Free, Tobacco‑Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international.