Director of Student Involvement

Company Description:

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution." Today, that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio, with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845. Nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions, Wittenberg is home to 1,200 students, 30 majors, 3 graduate programs, a wealth of pre-professional and cooperative programs, and 25 varsity sports.

Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the university's mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families. From healthcare to our tuition benefit to vacation and holidays, our goal is to help our employees enjoy happy and healthy lifestyles, while maintaining a good work-life balance. Click here to learn more about Wittenberg's employee benefits.

Job Description:

Wittenberg is seeking a Director of Student Involvement. The director will lead efforts on student involvement, positioning the department as a hub for campus engagement, student connection, and learning. The director will lead efforts of registered student organizations, campus programming, and the Student Center, as well as oversee the registered student organization process and management of leadership and educational development. The Director advises the Tiger Activities Council, Wittenberg's campus programming board, and supervises the Assistant Director of Greek Life and Student Experience. This is a full-time, exempt-level position reporting to the Vice President and Dean of Student Engagement.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and manage registered student organizations including financial, risk, programmatic, operational, and administrative management. Leverage student organizations to create vibrant and engaging co-curricular experiences for students. This includes but is not limited to providing educational programming, officer training, and annual registration process for all student organizations.

2. Advise the Tiger Activities Council (TAC) to create quality social connection programs such as WittFest, Homecoming events, and other large-scale events.

3. Provide leadership and management for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student Involvement and the Benham-Pence Student Center to provide a culture of service, excellence, engagement, and support for student leaders and student organizations; maintain the student organization manual.

4. Provide leadership in the financial management of student organizations; review and monitor budget accounts; oversee financial transactions for student organizations; and develop systems, policies, and procedures to monitor expenditures by student organizations.

5. Create, lead, and manage, with Student Involvement staff, large-scale social programming targeting evenings, weekends, and key University-wide events including but not limited to Welcome Week, Homecoming, Student Involvement Fair, Family Weekend, late-night breakfast/cram jam, and Witt Late Night.

6. Assist with the oversight and management of Welcome Week orientation programs, working with campus stakeholders to plan, execute, and assess Welcome Week activities. Assist with the selection, training, and oversight of the Tiger Team. Ensure practices align with student transition program goals and outcomes, creating a unified incoming student experience.

7. Support the Assistant Director in executing annual Leadership Awards.

8. Work with appropriate staff to transition Student Center management to/from Conference Services during the summer months (May to August).

9. Serve in the Student Development on-call rotation assisting with emergencies and critical incidents.

10. Participate in appropriate staff development opportunities; serve on campus, community, and professional association committees; appropriately keep supervisor abreast of matters sensitive in nature.

11. Maintain student data and records in a manner that ensures confidentiality and aids in the assessment of programs and strategies.

12. Maintain connection for cross-promotion and collaboration of Downtown Springfield/Chamber events.

13. Supervise student workers to meet Student Involvement needs.

14. Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Requirements:

• A master's degree in higher education/student affairs or related field is required.
• Three to five years' experience advising and educating student organizations, union operations, and/or student programming is required.
• Experience working at a small, liberal arts higher education institution preferred.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale campus programming is preferred.
• Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of constituents, solve problems quickly and professionally, anticipate needs, and communicate proactively.
• Demonstrated success on a team and experience building relationships with key constituents.
• Strong written and public speaking skills.
• Candidates should possess a belief in the fundamental value of a residential, liberal arts education and its application to life after college.
• Competency and experience using Microsoft Office software, specifically proficient in the use of Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint with the ability and desire to learn additional software applications as necessary.
• Night and weekend work will be required depending on campus events and needs.
• Frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (with assistance) for various event and activity needs.
• Frequently utilizes computer for extended periods (up to 50% of the work day).
• A valid driver's license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If license is from out of state, successful candidate will need to obtain a valid Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire date.

The work of this position is primarily performed on campus in Springfield, Ohio, and may be eligible for consideration of a flexible work schedule based on the university's policies which are subject to change.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Name, relationship, and contact information of three professional references.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email [email protected] .