Job Description

Position Title

Assistant Director, Student Engagement & Leadership

Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.


The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

Overview:

The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership is dedicated to developing programs, services, and experiences that foster student involvement, success, and a strong sense of belonging at the University. This includes creating, organizing, and assessing inclusive and comprehensive co-curricular student opportunities.

As a member of the Student Engagement and Leadership team, the Assistant Director is the primary resource for student activities, clubs, and organizations. The Assistant Director oversees late-night and weekend programs, manages the Donald E. Bain Campus Center, and is responsible for campus traditions such as the Week of Welcome. Additionally, this role involves collaboration with the Department of Health and Wellness to assist in developing wellness programming.

Clubs, Organizations, and Programming (35%)

• Directly advise and coordinate with student organizations:
  • Student Activities Board (SAB)
  • Commuter Council

Responsible for oversight of approximately 45% of clubs and organizations, including purchasing, check-ins, audits for good standing, and policy adherence. Develop and implement SAB and Commuter Council Fall and Spring Retreats, annual mandatory student organization training, etc. Important topics include: event planning, budgeting, student org travel, and risk management. Plan and implement weekly late night and weekend programming with SAB, Commuter Council, and in collaboration with SEL staff . Assist the Director in bi- annual All Clubs Training Serve as a point of contact for student organizations Assess programs regularly and utilize the results for program improvement, learning outcomes, and collaboration with campus constituents

Orientation and Traditions (25%)

• Organize, program, and assess Week of Welcome , January Orientation, and support SAB signature events and traditions.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, and training of January Orientation Leaders.

Student Spaces & Campus Center Management (15%)

• Supervise the daily operations of the Donald E. Bain Campus Center.
• Hire, train, and supervise Campus Center Manager (CCM) student staff and oversee the mascot program.
• Conduct daily inspections of student spaces including the Donald E. Bain Campus Center, Michaelhouse, Tepas Commons, etc., and complete work orders as necessary.

Health and Wellness Collaboration (10 )

• Work with the Department of Health and Wellness to assist in developing wellness programming.
• Create events and tabling opportunities to promote health and wellness initiatives.

Departmental Responsibilities (10)

• Serve as a point of contact for student organizations.
• Address questions about planning, budgeting, and logistics resources and adherence with all University policies.
• Serve as a campus resource, promote understanding of and engage campus in conversations related to engagement, leadership, and inclusion
• Assist team with program planning, logistics, and staffing for departmental events and initiatives, including commencement Management of the Cardinal HUB in conjunction with department staff

Administrative (5%)

• Manage the clubs and organization budgets
• Participate on campus committees
• Attend departmental and division meetings
• Meet regularly with student employees
• Attend weekly individual meetings with supervisor
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Education / Experience

Required Education/Experience:

• Earned Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 2 years of experience working in Higher Education with a demonstrated focus on student clubs and activities

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration or related field

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives independently
• Established pattern of high attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with student activities and leadership development
• Multicultural competence and the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body
• Effective human relations skills and a thorough understanding of student development
• Strong desire to build relationships with students, colleagues, and university partners
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to engage one-on-one and in public forums
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills Demonstrated history of working with integrity and sound judgment, as well as the ability to make difficult decisions

Competencies / Skills

Supervision of Employees

Supervision of student employees: Donald E. Bain Campus Center Managers and Mascot Program

Work Environment

Student-centered office with many interruptions. Must be available to work weekends, special events, and occasional extended hours.

Equipment to be Used

Job Type

Full-time

Work Hours

Generally, with the exceptions of occasional extended hours, 35 hours/week:
25 hours Monday-Friday
10 hours Saturday-Sunday

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Minimum Number of References Requested

3

EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.


The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.


The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( [email protected] [email protected]>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location

3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

FLSA

Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range

$60,500.00 per year

Notes

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S00671P

Desired Start Date

01/06/2025

Open Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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