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DIR, STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Job Title: DIR, STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Job Code: 2022
FLSA: E
Job Level: 15
Revised Date: 07/01/2019
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Provide leadership and management to University Center Activities and Events Student Engagement. Provide oversight to advising, risk mitigation, event planning, and the execution of educational and training opportunities based on learning outcomes. Establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with student leaders, staff, academic affairs, campus partners, alumni and external constituencies Embrace and support diversity as part of the educational process.
Work Performed
Provide leadership for the Center for Leadership Development and Social Action, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Involvement, and the oversight of advising strategies for all student organizations, Duke University Union, Student Government, and the Graduate and Professional Student Council.
Review and approve policies and procedures related student programming and event planning to ensure the safety and accountability of student organizations.
Oversee the planning, execution, and assessment efforts for all UCAE student programs and events, staff initiated educational programs, signature events, and traditions.
Conduct annual program assessments to determine impact of student engagement opportunities.
Serve as the primary liaison with academic units and the development of strategic university initiatives and partnerships that enhance student learning and the overall quality of campus life.
Lead in the development, implementation, and assessment of all programmatic learning initiatives to foster a culture of student learning and engagement.
Serve on various university committees and collaborative projects.
In partnership with the Dean of Students office, identify, advise and align Campus Life units with the desired goal of mitigating risk at student activities and events.
Provide advice and guidance for Campus Life employees on matters related to safe event planning and the university policies and procedures relevant to their areas of responsibility.
When appropriate, provide assistance to University units in risk identification and mitigation strategies for student activities programming.
Recruit, train, supervise, review performance, and create development plans for professional advising staff, administrative support staff, and student staff.
Assist the Assistant VP in the development of short and long-term financial plans that maintain financial solvency and sensitivity to the level of student fee support, development and management of the Student Activities operating budget as well as the operating budgets for the University Union and Duke Student Government.
Assure compliance of assigned fiscal operations and performance contracts consistent with departmental and university policies and procedures.
Review, negotiate and approve performance and service-related contracts.
Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet department, division and University goals and objectives.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Master's degree in student personnel, student development, higher education or other relevant discipline.
Experience
Five years of experience in student activities, college union or related area with progressive levels of responsibilities.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
Knowledge of and commitment to the value of the college union in the development of campus community.
Demonstrated leadership in student advocacy and constituent communities.
Assessment skills necessary to evaluate and improve programs and shape initiatives.
Fiscal management skills and knowledge of financial procedures common to student activities or college union settings.
Familiarity with university financial policies, procedures and systems.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
Excellent strategic and operational planning skills.
Proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and projects.
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications, Quark, Photoshop or similar programs.
Knowledge and experience pertinent to the application and implementation of technology tools in a student activities or college union setting.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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