Assistant Director for Campus Programming and Leadership Development

 

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Campus Programming & Leadership Development will coordinate and oversee traditional campus-wide events that will stimulate students' intellectual, personal, and civic growth. The campus events are Fall and Spring Weeks of Welcome Programming, student organization programming support, information tables, major speakers, partnered athletic events, Homecoming, Finals Programs, Leadership Conferences and experiences, etc. Additionally, this position will assess the needs and interests of the students and will work collaboratively with campus partners to develop new diverse educational, social, and cultural programming aligned with the outcomes of the Division of Student Affairs and with those of the University. A particular focus of this role will be to support the programmatic and leadership efforts for our on-campus students in Housing.

This position supervises two coordinators and has overall responsibility for the student leadership program and campus-wide programming. In coordination with the Campus Programming Coordinator, this position will develop and grow co-curricular opportunities that will include events and programs to enhance the experience and learning of SJSU’s students. A key responsibility is the continued development and growth of a comprehensive leadership program that will meet the needs of emerging student leaders and experienced student leaders. The purpose of this position is to lead the campus student programming and leadership efforts as a part of the Department of Student Involvement.

 

Key Responsibilities

Student Programming Development and Oversight:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive student programming plan which delivers quality diverse programs centered around intellectual, personal, and civic growth.
• Overall responsibility for the student leadership program for both emerging and experienced student leaders
• Coordinate and lead various program planning committees including, Finals Programs, Leadership Conferences and experiences, etc.
• Manage program budgets including securing financial support from sources outside the department.
• Responsible for assessment of programs including development of instruments, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of progress toward program and learning outcomes.

University and Division Function/Event Support:

• Provide support for engagement platforms.
• Provide support for events such as Orientation, Homecoming, Admissions Preview Days, Move-in Day, Fall and Spring Weeks of Welcome, retreats, Commencement, etc.
• Participate in and represent Student Involvement in Division and University functions and committees as appropriate.

Work Lead Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, instructs, guides, checks, and corrects the work of others in order to maintain levels of productivity, quality, and quantity.
• Passes on instructions from manager/director according to a logical progression of work or follows a prepared schedule or protocol.
• Provides input for performance reviews and operational issues.
• Provides work lead direction to the Campus Programming Coordinator, Leadership Development Coordinator, and Student Assistants.
• Work with the director to identify conflicting priorities and workload concerns. Provides suggestions for resolution.

Other Departmental Duties:

• Participate in and represent Student Involvement in Campus Life, Division of Student Affairs, and University functions, collaborations, and committees as appropriate.
• Provide written summaries and analyses of department efforts.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to facilitate planning committees.
• Ability to collaborate with campus partners including students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to understand the impact of programs on various units throughout the University.
• Ability to understand and ensure compliance with logistical policies and procedures including risk management.
• Thorough knowledge of program development and implementation.
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve both collaboratively and independently in crisis-mode.
• Skilled in staff development and supervision.
• Ability to develop students as leaders and engaged citizens.
• Ability to analyze and assess data from assessments and make appropriate adjustments.
• Ability to manage budgets and to secure outside funding sources through interdepartmental collaborations.
• Skilled in developing marketing strategies and materials, main