Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Success (Student Life Specialist)

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

DepartmentSICE ADMINISTRATION (BL-INAD-IUBLA) Department InformationThe Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is world-renowned as an innovative leader in the teaching and research of the use of technology to solve real-world problems. We focus on what is possible and take a broad view of computing and information technology education and research. The Luddy School also prides itself on its welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that encourages collaboration while respecting individual ideas and expression.Job SummaryThe Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Success is integral to creating a dynamic and inclusive Luddy and campus culture, enhancing student life, and supporting the personal and professional growth of students. While the focus of this role will be graduate students, the person in this role will at times engage in school-wide activities that impact both graduate and undergraduate students.Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and administering student life initiatives geared at increasing graduate engagement and involvement, fostering wellness and development, building community, and improving student campus experience.
• Frequently interfaces directly with majority graduate students and collaborates with staff in own department and other departments on shared student life goals.
• Assists in training and supervises student engagement staff, including student workers and volunteers.
• Develops and implements strategies to promote graduate student engagement opportunities through social media, campus newsletters, and other media channels.
• Works with other departments to help create a holistic student experience.
• Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.
• Interfaces directly with graduate students, attending student life events and programs gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives.
• Provides guidance to graduate student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, compliance. Promotes leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers. Contributes to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the strategic plan for student engagement, aligning with the institution's goals and mission and helpGeneral Responsibilities
  • Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.
  • Interfaces directly with students, attending student life events and programs and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives.
  • Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student life initiatives.
  • Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports and presents to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
  • Provides guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance. Promotes leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers. Contributes to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies.
  • Plans and coordinates communications for student life initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.
  • May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.QualificationsCombinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATIONRequired
    • Bachelor's degree in public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, education, business, or related fieldPreferred
      • Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related fieldWORK EXPERIENCERequired
        • 2 years in student services, higher education, or related fieldSKILLSRequired
          • Proficient communication skills
          • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
          • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
          • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
          • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
          • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
          • Highly thorough and dependable
          • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
          • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
          • Demonstrated customer service skills
          • Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
          • Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departmentsWorking Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.The person in this position must be able to travel to and from meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities for students both on and off campus.Work LocationBloomington, IndianaAdvertised SalaryThe selected finalist will be made an offer between $50,000 and $54,000/yr based on experience and internal equity. Work HoursThe typical IU workday is 8am-5pm (EST), Monday through Friday although occasional weekend and evening hours may be necessary to complete necessary work and for the hosting of events and functions. Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
            • Multiple plan options for medical insurance
            • Dental insurance
            • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
            • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
            • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
            • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
            • Tuition benefit for IU classes
            • 10 paid holidays per year
            • Generous Paid Time Off
            • Paid Parental Leave
            • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: CareerFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Student ServicesJob Family: Student Life Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234

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