Assistant Director of Student Activities
- Employer
- Valparaiso University
- Location
- Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Assistant Director of Student Activities is a full-time professional staff position which is part of the Student Life Division at Valparaiso University. In conjunction with the Director for Student Involvement and New Student Programs, the Assistant Director is responsible for advising the University Program Council and coordinating student activities sponsored by the UPC and the Student Life Division. The Assistant Director assists and advises student organizations, oversees programming aspects of major University student events such as Homecoming and Family Weekend, develops student training programs, and provides supervision of student staff and the overall student organization office. The Assistant Director is responsive to student development and educational needs, and participates in the establishment and implementation of the Student Involvement and New Student Programs department goals and objectives. The Assistant Director will participate in planning, and the implementation of evaluations and assessment. The Assistant Director participates in and contributes to initiatives and programs as part of the Division of Student Life.
Major Responsibilities:
- Advise the University Program Council and all of its committees in developing a well-rounded and comprehensive program of student life events, activities and opportunities in and around the Union and campus that enhance the student experience at the University.
- Coordinate and manage programs related to major University events and functions including Welcome Week, Homecoming Week and Weekend, Family Weekend, Valpo Vibes, Finals Fest, and other events as assigned.
- Assist and advise student organizations and student groups regarding cultural, educational, recreational, and other co-curricular programs. Provide sound advising to student organizations regarding budgeting, University financial policies and processes, the procedures related to contractual matters, and the issues and concerns related to risk management and quality program planning.
- Supervise the work, and training and development of the student organization suite staff of desk attendants and other student employees as assigned, and help develop and participate in the hiring and training processes for all student staff in the Union.
- Oversee the operations of the Student Organization Suite area at the University including, but not limited to the myValpo system, organization storage, mailboxes, space designation and assignments, monitoring group usage, and maintaining the overall supplies and functioning of the area to enhance the student experience.
- Maintain the services and functions of the commuter student lounge, and coordinate and promote programs that support and enhance the experience of commuter students.
- Ensure continuity and commitment to the philosophy and established goals of the University and the Division of Student Life within the development of student activities, and build a collaborative and team-oriented environment among student activities and student organizations.
- Maintain records and document important information relating to the work of the Student Activities office and its programs in order to evaluate information and continually improve student experiences and engagement.
- Participate in the development of programs for the Student Involvement and New Student Programs and collaborate on other student focused programming efforts throughout the Student Life Division and its departments as assigned.
- Serve on Student Life and University committees as assigned.
- Develop relationships with academic areas and others at the University to create educational experiences for students both inside and beyond the classroom, and explore other opportunities for student involvement.
- Assist in policy development and implementation for Student Involvement and New Student Programs.
- Attend University functions of general importance to the student body or the University as assigned.
- Coordinate efforts during FOCUS, including the FOCUS first-year student job fair in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs staff, and other University departments.
- Participate in regional and national student activities associations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- A Master’s Degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education Administration, Business or related field
- A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in College Union and/or Student Activities or related area
- Ability and experience working with students and people from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in the planning and managing of small to large scale events and programs
- Knowledge of student development and experience working with and advising college students
- Ability to develop leadership and student employee training programs
- Ability to supervise student staff and an understanding of supervision and evaluation
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Ability to problem solve, work in an environment with uncertainty, and readily adapt to change
- An understanding of students, student life and university processes and business
- Ability to use and adapt to current technology and new technology and software
- The willingness to work at a University committed to Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.
Employment at Valparaiso University will require a criminal background check.
To be considered for this position you must upload:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of 3 professional references
- Answer all the application questions
Please address cover letter to:
Ryan Bye, Director of Student Involvement & New Student Programs
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Job Location Valparaiso, Indiana, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/RegularOrganization
About Valparaiso University
History
Established in 1859, Valparaiso University is a comprehensive, independent Lutheran university and Northwest Indiana’s oldest institution of higher learning.
In its more than 150-year history, Valparaiso University has passed through three distinct phases. Founded by Methodists as an institution pioneering coeducation, the Valparaiso Male and Female College was forced by the reverses of the Civil War to close its doors in 1871. It was revived in 1873 by an enterprising educator, Henry Baker Brown, as the Northern Indiana Normal School, renamed Valparaiso College in 1900, and rechartered in 1906 as Valparaiso University.
Despite its decades of success, the University again experienced financial hardship as the United States entered World War I. The Lutheran University Association, a group of clergy and church laity who saw a bright future for the University, purchased it in 1925, ushering in the modern era of Valpo’s history. Distinguished by its Lutheran heritage of scholarship, freedom, and faith, Valparaiso University continues to fulfill the dreams of these modern founders.
Location
The University’s 350-acre campus is located one hour southeast of Chicago, 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and within walking distance of downtown Valparaiso, Indiana, where you can enjoy more than 30 restaurants, cafés, and ice cream shops as well as independent boutiques, entertainment, and cultural experiences.
Enrollment
Valpo is home to more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students hailing from nearly all regions of the United States and more than 30 other countries.
Academics
Valpo offers more than 70 undergraduate degree programs and interdisciplinary options throughout five undergraduate colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing and Health Professions, and Christ College — The Honors College. The Graduate School offers more than 20 graduate programs that are fully integrated into three academic colleges and hold the appropriate accreditation in their field.
Students complement their classroom experiences with applied, practical experiences to prepare for their careers. They work closely with their peers, are mentored by accomplished faculty, and reach across disciplines, putting theory into practice. Whatever the degree path, students receive an innovative, rigorous education within the liberal arts tradition and learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems with creative solutions.
Distinctions
Valparaiso University consistently receives national recognition for academic excellence, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its students, faculty, and staff.
Notable rankings by U.S. News & World Report include:
- No. 4 in the ranking of Best Regional Universities in the Midwest, which evaluates academic reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate, and alumni support.
- No. 1 among regional universities in the Midwest for best undergraduate teaching, with a student-faculty ratio of 12:1.
- No. 1 in the Best Value category in the Midwest regional universities, with 93 percent of undergraduate students receiving financial assistance through grants, scholarships and other sources.
- No. 3 Best College for Veterans in the Midwest.
- The ABET-accredited College of Engineering is the No. 14 best undergraduate engineering program in the country.
- The AACSB-accredited College of Business is included as one of the Best Business Programs in the nation.
Mission Statement
“Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.”
At Valpo, we embrace our distinctive Lutheran character through our pursuit of academic excellence informed by faith and reason. The interaction of faith and learning provides a solid foundation for our educational community, where we are dedicated to serving humanity through the vigorous pursuit of truth and the transmission of knowledge.
Our University strives to be a place where fundamental issues are explored from all angles with intellectual rigor, integrity, openness, and respect — a place where faith and learning are held together in lively interaction.
A Valpo education encourages students to pursue paths God’s light illuminates, igniting promise and possibility, sparking an inner flame for all who learn here. It is about preparing good people to do great things in a world that needs them.
Passion is Who We Are
At Valpo, students are inspired to discover their passions and pursue a life of purpose.
Valpo Culture
Valparaiso University is an institution dedicated to preparing women and men who are highly sought for their knowledge, character, integrity, and wisdom. At Valpo, students receive an education global in scope and grounded in faith, designed to prepare graduates to lead and serve where needed, impacting their lives and improving our world. We are a community of people who seek Truth, serve generously, and cultivate hope.
The University is composed not only of extraordinary students, but faculty and staff who trust in and support the University’s mission to grow and guide students on their journey.
We have a responsibility at this University to provide the support systems and opportunities — academic and extracurricular — needed to prepare more of the kind of leaders the world needs. With this in mind, we embrace the opportunity to welcome new employees to the Valpo family who embrace the Valpo experience, elevate and transform the lives of students while on campus, and shape their futures for the better.
The University’s nearly 60,000 alumni living around the world excel in a number of fields and are well-known for their service work and efforts to improve the world. In order to continue this legacy, we seek to build a faculty and staff who will shape the next generation of Valpo women and men, propelling them to even greater levels of achievement and distinction.
- Website
- http://www.valpo.edu/
- Telephone
- 219-464-5000
- Location
-
1700 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso
Indiana
46383
US
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