Job no: 492260
Work type: Regular
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Salaried
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLICE), the Assistant Director develops, implements, and administers programs and activities related to student leadership and involvement. The Assistant Director works as part of the SLICE team to provide a broad offering of student programming and services.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND GOALS
Programming
- Assist with all aspects of the student event programming including coordination of student activities, concert production, and Greek Life programs.
- Coordinate the overall solicitation, application, and selection, and onboarding of paraprofessionals, student leaders, and program coordinators.
- Support Homecoming and Senior Week by collaborating on social, recognition, and networking events.
- Participate in goal-setting and evaluation efforts for all SLICE programs and services.
- Work closely with student services and academic affairs offices to coordinate collaborative programs and services.
- Assist in designing and implementing programs and services that support the values of pluralism, inclusiveness, and diversity.
- Assist with leadership development programs and foster personal and professional development.
- Assist with the training and advising of SLICE student employees and student leaders for clubs and organizations.
- Assist with advising of student-initiated programs and event registration process.
- Assist with policy development and review.
- Assist with crisis management during campus-wide events.
Pre-Orientation Programming: LA Engage
- Oversee all operations and functions of the LA Engage pre-orientation program—strategic planning, budget management, contract negotiations, transportation and hospitality agreements, paraprofessional staff management, volunteer recruitment, marketing, and program evaluation and assessment
Greek Life
- Responsible for advising recognized Greek-letter organizations.
- Provide advisement, leadership and support to the Greek Council; serve as liaison between students, chapter advisors, national/international organizations, and alumni.
- Work with advising groups of all fraternity and sorority organizations on campus to help strengthen Greek community.
- Coordinate programs and services for Greek-letter organizations, including: chapter operations and development, house management, scholastic achievement, event planning, risk management, new member education, and Greek organization alumni relationship development.
- Responsible for the planning, implementing, coordinating, and marketing activities consistent with supporting the growth and development of Greek Life in conjunction with division and department-wide goals and efforts.
- Serve as a liaison between Greek organizations, senior staff, and the surrounding communities to promote positive relationships.
- Develop Greek-related policy, in conjunction with students, advisors, and administration; designing and coordinating new member education workshops and workshops throughout the fall and spring semester.
Concert Production
- Provide leadership and administrative oversight of Programming Board, live concerts, KOXY campus radio station operations, large-scale concerts, and off-campus club nights.
- Monitor spending trends and advise on budget strategy for Programming Board and KOXY.
- Assess locations and venues for live events and work with internal and external stakeholders to maximize production value.
- Negotiate contracts with talent management and representative agencies while assessing tech, sound, and staging support for major events on campus.
- Work closely with the Office of Risk Management, the Campus Events Advisory Committee, and the Fire Marshal to ensure the safety of concertgoers and event support staff.
- Collaborate with the Office of Marketing & Communications to foster a positive relationship with the surrounding community and neighborhood councils.
General
- Represent SLICE on various Student Affairs, inter-divisional, and campus-wide committees.
- Provide general office support and perform administrative functions for SLICE and the Division of Student Affairs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years of full-time professional experience in student affairs.
Preferred
- Extensive knowledge of social Greek-lettered organization systems.
- Experience in student activities and concert production.
- General knowledge of computer programs, budgetary skills, advising experience, supervision experience and program planning.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to handle multiple projects and ability to make sound ethical decisions.
- Experience with a diverse student body.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as the job may require.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed.
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $64,480 – $70,930
If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In addition to those factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.
Advertised: 11 Oct 2022 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,480.00 – $70,930.00 per year