Student Union Director jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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Position Summary:

Nichols College invites applications for the Director of Student Involvement position. The Director of Student Involvement is a full-time, year-round position. Reporting to the Dean of Students, this position will oversee the Student Involvement Office and supervise a full-time professional, graduate assistants, and student staff within the Division of Student Life. The Director will be responsible for ensuring a robust student experience that promotes vibrant and engaging extracurricular experiences, and a strong sense of belonging within our community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Student Involvement office and sets the strategic vision for the department to build a sense of belonging and synergy across the Nichols College campus.
Serves as an advisor to the Student Government Association.
Plans and supervises large-scale programming for the campus community; including Family and Friends weekend and other student-led events.
Responsible for the coordination of all campus recreation programming; including management of campus fitness classes, intermural sports, and club sports in partnership with the campus recreation Graduate Assistant.
Provides oversight and support to our student organizations; to ensure active advising, training, policy compliance, financial and event management, and leadership development for recognized organizations, both social and academic.
Maintains and manages budgets associated with supervisory areas.
Develops, plans, implements, and oversees the delivery of orientation services and programs for first year and transfer students including the recruitment, selection, and training of the orientation team.
Maintains a flexible schedule to accommodate for staffing late night/weekend events as needed in addition to supporting key initiatives and experiences within the college, such as opening weekend, open house, commencement, etc.
Serves as a member of the senior on-call rotation.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, public administration/policy, or related field
Minimum 5 years of full-time experience in Student Activities or New Student Programs
Experience supervising both professional staff and student leaders
Knowledge of principles and practices in higher and postsecondary education in relation to student transition and student development theory
Excellent interpersonal skills, specifically the ability to relate to and work effectively with students, staff, family members, student organizations, both internal and external to the college.

Please include a resume and cover letter when applying.

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