Assistant Director for Student Services

 

Position Title:

Assistant Director for Student Services

Department/School:

School of Management

Salary/Pay Rate:

$63,000 - $70,000

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director performs a wide range of duties in service to undergraduate and graduate students within the School of Management (SoM). Duties include: administration of internship programming; managing relationships for SoM employers and partners; planning and execution of Center for Business Experience events and activities; enforcement of SoM and University policies, undergraduate and graduate program planning; monitoring of, advice to, and guidance to student organizations; problem solving in consultation with partner offices, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience

Essential Functions:

• Student services, including guidance and advice to student organizations; student problem solving; administration of (and recruitment for) the SoM internship program, experiential learning opportunities, study abroad opportunities, etc.; consultation with partner offices; and enforcement of SoM and College policies.
• Community-building, including conceiving, planning, or hosting, SoM events. Includes working with faculty and students to imagine new events and recruit alumni, employers and other friends of the college to take part in these events. Assisting the directors as they search for ways to enhance the learning environment and sense of community in the SoM.
• Program planning, including: designing, executing and interpreting student surveys; conducting focus group sessions; conducting competitor research.
• Attendance at admitted student events and open houses; partnering with College Marketing, including generation of content for program webpages, PR releases, and social media posts; design and implementation of orientation sessions and materials.
• Partnering with the Center for Career Services as needed.
• Outreach, including recruitment of guest speakers; partnering with advancement to supervise and execute board of advisor projects and activities; and relationship-building with alumni, outside organizations, and other friends of the College.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. 
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Marist School of Management is focused on helping students to develop the intellect, character, and skills to succeed in today’s global business community.
Faculty and staff work in tandem to ensure our students are successful in all aspects of university life. Marist alumni of the School of Management frequently give classroom presentations and network at informal e