Director – Student Programs and Leadership: Jefferson University

Bryn Mawr College; Brynmawr; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Provide vision and leadership for student life and engagement. Oversee and direct the areas of student activities, student organization management, leadership development, and orientation. Ensure the delivery of quality and effective programs and services to support the overall well-being and success of students in the college environment. Oversee, develop, and implement a comprehensive plan for competency-based activities and initiatives for students throughout Thomas Jefferson University Colleges and academic programs. Lead and initiate a collaborative leadership development program, including completion of baseline needs assessment and ongoing program
evaluation.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and facilitation of opportunities for extracurricular and co-curricular student engagement
• Lead and implement equitable support and allocation of resources for students of diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Supervise the professional, administrative, and student staff, including Assistant and Associate Directors.
• Manage the development, planning, and execution of student activities programming including creating goals, programmatic models, and new initiatives each year.
• Manage the office budget, operational allocation, purchases, and other financial transactions.
• Lead strategic planning, goal setting, assessment, and evaluation efforts for the office.
• Lead collaborative communication and engagement with campus partners, vendors, students, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University.
• Lead the activities of the Student Advisory Roundtable, including recruiting members, scheduling monthly meetings, developing agendas, and managing the activities of the SAR for functions.
• Demonstrate commitment to detail, systemization of processes, and understanding of complex enterprise structure.
• Support a healthy team dynamic, by remaining agile and competent in emotional intelligence to effectively support the holistic needs of team members and staff
• Oversee a systemized approach for the collection, analysis, maintenance, and presentation of data related to student growth and development, connected to student engagement initiatives.
• Provide direction for the support, compliance, and accountability of student organizations and committees
• Direct the marketing and communication efforts for the Office of Student Life and Engagement, including the website, social media, publications, flyers and posters, email correspondence, and other modes of advertisement.
• Advocate on behalf of student needs and work to create positive change.
• Create a foundation of programs and services that actively contributes to a positive student experience.
• Develop and maintain campus and community partnerships.
• Lead department committees to enhance the entire Campus Life experience
• Utilize data to inform decisions and program planning, based upon the landscape of Higher Education, societal trends, and diverse student needs.
• Readily manage content for the Student Life and Engagement web page, in cooperation with Marketing and Public Relations.
• Lead the extension of services to satellite campus, as directed
• Participate in regional and national student affairs professional organizations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Advanced understanding of with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Social Media, Video Media Production, Banner, and more; Data Driven; Crisis Management; Budget Management; Innovative Student Program; Expertise in Marketing and Communication Planning; Collaborative; Cultural Competent; Student Centric; Leadership Development Theory; Artificial Intelligence Awareness; University Trends; Awareness of Government Policies and Student Affairs Best Practices; Complex Matrix Relationship Building ; Advocacy

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum master’s degree in student development, organizational leadership, counseling, or higher education administration.

AND

Experience:

• At least 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in student life and development, including direct supervision of professional and student staff