Assistant Director of Student Government Advising and Operations

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Government Advising and Operations - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assists the director in strategic alignment and management oversight of the various Student Government programs within the Student Involvement Office and Florida Atlantic Student Government-funded programs.

• Participates in the strategic planning for Florida Atlantic Student Government and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.

• Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of assigned areas of responsibility.

• Provides guidance, oversight, and advisement for Florida Atlantic Student Government branches and members .

• Provides fiscal management and administrative oversight of Student Government budgets. Ensures fiscal policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with governing documents and university/state procedures.

• Assists in developing the budget; monitors budget expenditures; exercises budget authority, ensuring fiscal accountability, working with the Activity And Service, Accounting and Budget Office to ensure adherence to University procurement policies .

• Creates, develops, and implements comprehensive and systematic leadership training for the various branches of Student Government.

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of Florida Atlantic Student Government and Student Government funded programs, including the supervision of a graduate assistant. Provides guidance and direction to professional and student staff involved in department services and programs.

• Promotes participation in Student Government and various other student-focused organizations and events.

• Advises the Student Government Elections Board and provide direction for fall, spring, and special elections.

• Oversees the development, administration, and analysis of program/initiative assessments. Prepares statistical, analytical, and narrative reports to guide decision-making and program/initiative improvement.

• Ensures all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations.

• Collaborates with other campus departments and services to support Student Government and organization resources and promote the advancement of student issues.

• Serves on institutional committees representing the interests of the department.

• Attends Student Government meetings and other meetings across campus as needed.

• Assist in Student Activities & Involvement events and initiatives.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educat