Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Campus Programming & Leadership Development will coordinate and oversee traditional campus-wide events that will stimulate students' intellectual, personal, and civic growth. The campus events are Fall and Spring Weeks of Welcome Programming, student organization programming support, information tables, major speakers, partnered athletic events, Homecoming, Finals Programs, Leadership Conferences and experiences, etc. Additionally, this position will assess the needs and interests of the students and will work collaboratively with campus partners to develop new diverse educational, social, and cultural programming aligned with the outcomes of the Division of Student Affairs and with those of the University. A particular focus of this role will be to support the programmatic and leadership efforts for our on-campus students in Housing.

This position supervises two coordinators and has overall responsibility for the student leadership program and campus-wide programming. In coordination with the Campus Programming Coordinator, this position will develop and grow co-curricular opportunities that will include events and programs to enhance the experience and learning of SJSU’s students. A key responsibility is the continued development and growth of a comprehensive leadership program that will meet the needs of emerging student leaders and experienced student leaders. The purpose of this position is to lead the campus student programming and leadership efforts as a part of the Department of Student Involvement.

Key Responsibilities

Student Programming Development and Oversight:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive student programming plan which delivers quality diverse programs centered around intellectual, personal, and civic growth.
• Overall responsibility for the student leadership program for both emerging and experienced student leaders
• Coordinate and lead various program planning committees including, Finals Programs, Leadership Conferences and experiences, etc.
• Manage program budgets including securing financial support from sources outside the department.
• Responsible for assessment of programs including development of instruments, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of progress toward program and learning outcomes.

University and Division Function/Event Support:

• Provide support for engagement platforms.
• Provide support for events such as Orientation, Homecoming, Admissions Preview Days, Move-in Day, Fall and Spring Weeks of Welcome, retreats, Commencement, etc.
• Participate in and represent Student Involvement in Division and University functions and committees as appropriate.

Work Lead Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, instructs, guides, checks, and corrects the work of others in order to maintain levels of productivity, quality, and quantity.
• Passes on instructions from manager/director according to a logical progression of work or follows a prepared schedule or protocol.
• Provides input for performance reviews and operational issues.
• Provides work lead direction to the Campus Programming Coordinator, Leadership Development Coordinator, and Student Assistants.
• Work with the director to identify conflicting priorities and workload concerns. Provides suggestions for resolution.

Other Departmental Duties:

• Participate in and represent Student Involvement in Campus Life, Division of Student Affairs, and University functions, collaborations, and committees as appropriate.
• Provide written summaries and analyses of department efforts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to facilitate planning committees.
• Ability to collaborate with campus partners including students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to understand the impact of programs on various units throughout the University.
• Ability to understand and ensure compliance with logistical policies and procedures including risk management.
• Thorough knowledge of program development and implementation.
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve both collaboratively and independently in crisis-mode.
• Skilled in staff development and supervision.
• Ability to develop students as leaders and engaged citizens.
• Ability to analyze and assess data from assessments and make appropriate adjustments.
• Ability to manage budgets and to secure outside funding sources through interdepartmental collaborations.
• Skilled in developing marketing strategies and materials, maintaining a webpage, and utilizing social media.
• Knowledge of student development theory.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, parents, employees and external agencies.
• Ability to identify conflict, problem solve, and resolve student problems and concerns in the most efficient manner possible.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, business writing, punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports.
• Ability to independently prioritize projects and commitments and manage time accordingly.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust well to change.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in higher education or similar field.
• One year of experience supervising student staff and/or graduate students.
• One year of experience supervising professional staffs.
• Experience managing budgets.
• 2-3 years of related experience working planning higher education student programming.
• One year experience of using marketing and event platform systems.

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional IV
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,019/month - $6,300/month
CSU Salary Range: $6,019/month - $8,585/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: August 2, 2024 through August 18, 2024. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

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