Juniata College Hiring for Assistant Director for Student Engagement at Pennsylvania, United States Full Time

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant Director for Student Engagement

Posting Number
20110443

Pay Rate
$46,300

Position Type
Administration

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Primary Role

The Assistant Director for Student Engagement is responsible for
contributing to the development of: (1) a collaborative,
intentional, and personalized on-boarding process for all incoming
new students and (2) a retention- and development-driven engagement
and activities structure that fosters community, belonging and
educationally-purposeful engagement; a rich and vibrant
co-curricular environment; activities and experiences that
contribute to the ongoing transition of students through and beyond
the first year as they develop, explore and grow their skills,
knowledge and capacities in pursuit of the attributes of a Juniata
graduate.

The Assistant Director works individually and with colleagues to
design, promote, implement, and assess programs and services that
contribute to and support student learning and personal
development. Efforts of the student life team are collaborative,
critical and constructive, and align with the division’s
mission:

We foster inclusive campus learning environments where
Juniatians thrive and engage with purpose and meaning in
citizenship practices characterized by empathy, empowerment and
respect for all.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and implementation of a vision
  for the holistic student experience that reflects the mission,
  strategic plan and values of the College.
• Fosters inclusive excellence with a demonstrated commitment to
  equity, diversity and the valuing of marginalized people. Support
  development of self-efficacy, identity and leadership through
  individual, policy and institutional influence.
• Develops, coordinates, and assesses a comprehensive on-boarding
  strategy for all incoming new student cohorts in collaboration with
  the enrollment office, registrar’s office, and center for
  international education.
• Develops and implements new student orientation and academic
  registration for all incoming new students.
• Executes Juniata’s signature experiential, retreat-based
  Inbound on-boarding program for new students.
• Collaborates with campus stakeholders to develop and execute a
  consistent communication strategy for new students and
  families.
• Provides vision and administrative support for faculty-led
  matriculation and retention programs for incoming new
  students.
• Develops and implements a strategic engagement strategy for all
  Juniata students through campus activities, traditions,
  organizations, and leadership experiences.
• Advises and supports Juniata’s activities board JAB to ensure
  student leadership development and a holistic and inclusive social
  programming and engagement model.
• Facilitates, develops, and mitigates risk for Juniata’s robust
  Registered Student Organizations (100+ RSOs)
• Plans and executes campus-loved traditions, including Mountain
  Day, Storming of the Arch, Tenting, Madrigal, Springfest, and May
  Day Leadership Awards.
• Provides oversight, vision, and support for student leadership
  developments.
• Participates in the student life on-call after-hours rotation;
  handle scrises and hospitalization of students, including contact
  with parents, and medical and public safety personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded
and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and
supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all
members of the College community share the responsibility to
engage, sustain, and leverage an interconnected learning
environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and a
sense of belonging is explicit. Juniata’s strategic mission
promotes diversity in every expression, and amplifies the College’s
commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access. We aim to
evolve into a more global, equitable and ethical community, where
all Juniatians live a life of inclusive belonging needed for
becoming leaders who value and embrace human interconnectedness and
dignity. Juniata invites and welcomes applicants from diverse
backgrounds and perspectives.…AA/ EOE

Position Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education administration, college student
personnel, or related field preferred
2-4 years of progressive leadership experience
Must work collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse
individuals and groups including administrators, faculty, staff,
students, and parents.
Energy and enthusiasm especially in terms of working with
traditional-age undergraduates.
Experience with, and a commitment to, the residential liberal arts
experience.
A collaborative, inclusive and transparent management style.
Must live within a reasonable distance from campus and be available
to respond to periodic emergencies and student crises.
A willingness to work nights and weekends as program and college
demands dictate.

Supervision Required/Given

Reports directly to the Associate Dean of Students. Receives
general direction and guidance while working with independent
discretion.

Joint supervision, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of
Residential Life, of a full-time professional residential life
coordinator.

Direct supervision of para-professional staff and student leaders
in a variety of positions and leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicants

To promote and sustain the health and safety of our campus
community, Juniata College has adopted a Covid-19 vaccine mandate
for all Faculty, staff and students. Exemptions to this mandate
will be considered for bona fide medical and religious reasons.
*Bivalent boosters are strongly encouraged.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
09/23/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Government Employment Agency
   • Private Employment Agency
   • Employee (please explain in follow up question)
   • Relative (please explain in follow up question)
   • School
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     question)
   • Other (please explain in follow up question)
2. If you were referred by a person, advertisement or other,
   please explain here:

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 References

Optional Documents