Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Student Activities & Orientation plays a pivotal role in enhancing student life and engagement at the university. Combining oversight of student activities and residential life, the role aims to foster leadership, community building, and personal growth through innovative programming and support structures. This position is split 75% Student Activities and Orientation and 25% Residential Life, ensuring a seamless experience for students inside and outside the classroom.

This is an on-campus, live-in position that will require some nights and weekends. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Lasell University has the right to add or change the job responsibilities at any time.

Student Activities and Orientation (75%)

• • Supervise the Coordinator of Student Activities and Orientation
  • Advise and mentor the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and other student organizations.
  • Lead coordination of large-scale campus events, including Winter and Spring Fest Weeks.
  • Collaborate on programming efforts for Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend, Torchlight Parade, Senior Soiree, and Awards Banquet.
  • Develop an engaging evening and weekend activities calendar, including on- and off-campus initiatives.
  • Supervise and train student Event Managers.
  • Oversee the Office of Student Activities and Orientation’s website and communication platforms.
  • Facilitate student leadership development initiatives.
  • Organize and manage New Student Orientation programs, including staff selection and training.

Residential Life (25%)

• • Serve as a primary responder for after-hours emergencies in residential communities.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to address and follow up on student crises.
  • Assist in planning and executing Residence Life training programs and professional development opportunities.

Other Duties

• • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Activities and Orientation or Associate Dean of Student Affairs.

Tier Structure:

Subject to the completion of a Remote Work Agreement, this is a Tier 1 – fully on-campus position, with live-in responsibilities, requiring daily in-person interactions with students and other departments.

Qualifications

Minimum Education level: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a related field (higher education; student development; counseling) preferred.

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, competence or ability to learn to use databases and other forms of electronic communication. Experience with social media, website design, and overall design skills preferred. Knowledge of Engage, University Tickets, and/or Visual Zen or other programming, club management, and orientation registration systems.

Other Requirements of the Job:

• understanding of, and the ability to, impart theories of the principles and practices of leadership. 
• exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• skills in planning campus events, and leadership and orientation programs.
• one to three years of relevant experience in a higher education setting.
• availability and readiness for evening and weekend work.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

Salary : $50,000 - $57,000