Student Activities & Orientation Lead

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and flexible benefits

Retirement plans with 6% match

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Relocation benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a dynamic and people-centered leader to join our team as the Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation. In this role you will oversee all student outreach, RSOs, and New Student Orientation in Brookings, SD.

This 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position supports a vibrant campus community. You will supervise program advisors, develop trainings, and manage budgets while coordinating marketing for campus programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, College Student Personnel, or related field by start date.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience working in Student Affairs.
• Experience advising or supervising student or professional personnel.
• Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources.
• Ability to plan, develop, coordinate and implement university programs.
• Experience with student leadership development, student organizations, and event programming.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Program Advisors.
• Lead student outreach functions of the Office of Student Activities within the Department of Student Union and Activities, which include registered student organization ( RSO ) support, new RSO recognition, performance contract preparation and execution, assessment of student learning outcomes, program budget oversight, and Jacks Club Hub digital tool for RSO leaders and advisors.
• Develop and lead the university required training for student organization leadership and faculty/staff advisors.
• Create and execute all social media and other marketing messaging to promote services and processes to the greater campus.
• Oversee and support the programmatic efforts led by the program advisors for Fraternity & Sorority Life ( FSL ), University Programs, and University Traditions (i.e., Hobo Day [homecoming] and State A Thon [Dance Marathon fundraiser]).
• Provide direct support to the New Student Orientation ( NSO ) and related programs and recruits, hires, trains, evaluates and supervises the NSO student employees.
• Additional service to include, but not limited to, participation with university committees, work groups and task forces as directed by supervisor, Division or university leadership.

Skills

Budget management

Student leadership development

Event programming

Staff supervision

Marketing/communication

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration / Student Affairs / College Student Personnel or related field

Job description

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a dynamic and people-centered leader to join our team as the Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation. In this role you will oversee all student outreach, RSOs, and New Student Orientation in Brookings, SD.

This 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position supports a vibrant campus community. You will supervise program advisors, develop trainings, and manage budgets while coordinating marketing for campus programs.