Student Activities & Engagement Leader

Hamilton College; Town of Clinton (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton College seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Student Activities to promote engagement in activities beyond the classroom. You will advise registered student organizations, manage recognition, coordinate fairs, and lead leadership training for student groups.

You will also oversee the Exploration Adventure orientation trip program, including staffing and logistics, and help new students transition to campus life through leadership development and event planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years post-master’s experience preferred.
• Experience in advising, programming, and major event coordination.
• Proven record of educational outreach and program delivery in college settings.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all student organization recognition processes, renewals, training, tracking platform, access to campus resources, and issues.
• Advise recognized student organizations on program planning, budgeting, and event execution.
• Serve as Campus Administrator for Presence.io.
• Coordinate new student organization processes with Student Government Alliance.
• Lead campus traditions including student organization fairs, Citrus Bowl, and Winter Classic.
• Create and negotiate performance contracts and vendor agreements up to $5,000.
• Oversee Exploration Adventure Trip program: staffing, itineraries, and logistics.
• Provide advising for fraternity/sorority life and related programs.
• Support assessment efforts to improve services and trainings.
• Assist with facilities, equipment, and event staffing; on-call during XA trips in August.

Skills

Budgeting

Written communication

Listening

Collaboration

Facilitation

Presentation

Canva

Social media

Relationship building

Event coordination

Education

Master's degree in student personnel services

Higher education administration

1-2 years post-master’s experience

Tools

Presence.io

Job description

Hamilton College seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Student Activities to promote engagement in activities beyond the classroom. You will advise registered student organizations, manage recognition, coordinate fairs, and lead leadership training for student groups.

You will also oversee the Exploration Adventure orientation trip program, including staffing and logistics, and help new students transition to campus life through leadership development and event planning.