Associate Director Center for Student Involvement/Parent Family & Community Engagement - Student Life

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Associate Director, Center for Student Involvement/Parent, Family & Community Engagement

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Director for the Center for Student Involvement is responsible for implementing the vision of an inclusive and engaging student community through programming and innovative student development. The Associate Director is actively engaged in the creation and support of several large-scale campus-wide events; supports secondarily a number of large campus events; and is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive Parent & Family Engagement program including Family Weekend, Orientation breakfasts, and supporting the efforts of the Parent Portal/Parent Newsletter. This position may manage student staff (both undergraduate and graduate) and volunteers. The Associate Director is also responsible for campus and community engagement efforts. Programs and initiatives led by the Associate Director should demonstrate cross departmental, divisional and community collaboration. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies and Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director, Center for Student Involvement

Supervises: Graduate Assistant/s, student employees

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

· Provides strategic support and direction to the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement programs within CSI.

· Oversees a student advisory/planning committee for Family Weekend.

· Develops and facilitates Parent, Family and Community engagement programs, events, including….

· Oversees the coordinator of Redbud Leadership Awards, and supports other large scale programs such as Ring Ceremony and Pioneer Camp.

· Coordinates a series of parent and family orientation breakfasts to welcome new families into our TWU community.

· Distribute, explain, and collect the orientation “It’s Your Time Cards” and facilitate distribution around mid-terms to students.

· Works with Director of CSI and colleagues to explore other creative ways to expand Family and Community engagement on campus (Little Sibs events, Parent picnic during move-in, etc.)

· Provide mid-level area leadership by leading assessment efforts related to areas of oversight within the Center for Student Involvement to ensure efficiency and programmatic excellence.

· Assists with design and development of publicity and marketing materials to include websites, e-mail and social media communication, flyers, posters, and other publications.

· Works with Student Life Communications team to broaden our use of CampusESP and expand parent and family communication efforts.

· Serves on University committees and represents the Division of Student Life at University events.

· Cultivates and maintains collaborative partnerships across campus and in the community.

· Assists with department goals and collaborates on department-wide events and initiatives.

· Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge in accordance to University policy.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

· Supports other CSI events, programs and activities as needed/appropriate.

· Assists in the total development of the Division of Student Life through participation in university, division, and departmental committees.

· Actively seeks to contribute to the Division of Student Life strategic plan.

· Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in higher education, family studies, student development, counseling, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

At least three (3) years of direct work experience in a collegiate environment and working with parent/families and institutional events.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

· Knowledge of programming.

· Strong outreach and community engagement skills.

· Ability to network across departments and programs.

· Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation, using staff, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the institution.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students,