Director of Student Activities - Russell Sage College

This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Dean of Students, Russell Sage College - Troy. The Director is responsible for leading, developing, implementing and assessing comprehensive educational and social programs at Russell Sage College. The Director is charged with creating an all-inclusive student experience consistent with the Russell Sage College mission. The position requires regularly scheduled evening and weekend hours to effectively serve student needs. The Director supervises the Assistant Director of Student Activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise the Assistant Director of Student Activities providing regular support, guidance, oversight and evaluation.
• Collaborate with Student Life administrators, faculty, and wider campus community to provide an inclusive, equitable, purposeful and diverse co-curricular experience connecting classroom learning to experiences
• Ensure that RSC programs and events recognize the diversity of our student body, are inclusive and welcoming to all students
• Ensure weekly/weekend programming and entertainment that keep students engaged on campus in collaboration with RSC Student Government, Student Centers and other campus wide partners
• Disseminate information to students about upcoming events and activities on a regular basis and through various outlets
• Design and implement Sage Votes, RSC's committee for voter registration, election information and political awareness
• Plan and coordinate fall Family Weekend events and activities
• Assist with the implementation of Commencement weekend activities and events
• Support student engagement efforts related to the welcoming of new students through orientation and welcome week programs and initiatives.
• Serve as the advisor to student clubs and organizations, as needed
• Design, coordinate and oversee student leadership program and Club Advisor/Leader Training
• Recruit and support faculty/staff class advisors and assess their effectiveness
• Serve as the primary advisor to all Student Government Association Student Activities Leadership positions (COSE, FCC, Traditions Chair, ACE Chairs) and Activities Boards
• Maintain social media presence for Student Activities
• Oversee the operation, staffing, budgeting, and programming of the McClellan Student Center and support the operation of Freddie's Student Lounge
• Prepare, implement and manage department budgets for student activities and student centers
• Develop and implement Commuter support programs and activities
• Provide guidance and support for clubs and organizations, particularly in the areas of budget and event planning
• Develop and implement outcomes assessment measures for the office of student activities
• Other responsibilities assigned by the Dean of Students on the Troy campus

The estimated salary is $58,548 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with two years relevant experience required; Master's Degree, prior work in higher education and supervisory experience is preferred. Flexibility with work hours and student-centered perspective as well as a proven ability to work with diverse constituents in a collaborative way.

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits page. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Russell Sage College.

• Applications accepted until position is filled.
• Reports to: Dean of Students in Troy

COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.