What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Student Engagement: Social Clubs and Student Activities Board, Student Engagement position at Lipscomb University?
Oversee the day-to-day operations of Social Clubs:
- Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in providing direction and leadership for Lipscomb’s Social Club system within the context of the University’s mission
- Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in the expansion and continued development of the Lipscomb Social Club system
- Partner and work closely with the College of Entertainment and the Arts and the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement to ensure social club participation in the annual production of Singarama
- Coordinates and collects assessment data associated with Social Club programs and highlights educational and learning outcomes; produces semesterly and annual reports
- Develops and assesses processes and changes regarding risk management
- Collaborate with campus partners to develop programming for Social Clubs and individual organizations
- Oversees administrative practices that service the Social Club community, such as data collection, roster management, and the creation of promotional materials
- Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in develop regular educational opportunities for the campus community regarding hazing prevention
- Ensure quality support and training are provided to Social Clubs
- Ensure quality consultation, support, and development are provided for Social Clubs officers regarding recognition, funding opportunities, club operations, and event planning
- Advise Social Clubs on leadership development, group dynamics, event management, and financial management
- Advises, counsels, guides, and coordinates Social Clubs in planning, advertising, resource management, and faculty/staff sponsor information
- Management of Presence, the software-based organization management system
- Serve as a liaison between Lipscomb faculty/staff and Greek Life
- Attend and facilitate bi-weekly meetings with the Inter Club Council
- Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in managing Social Club processes including intake, new member orientation, leadership training, finances, retreats, and other functions regarding Social Clubs
Oversee the day-to-day operations of Student Activities Board:
- Hire, manage, and direct the Student Activities Boards student employees
- Develop and implement events and activities produced by the SAB
- Schedule and direct special programs, events, and activities both on and off campus
- Work collaboratively with Nashville vendors to create opportunities for Lipscomb students to experience Nashville as an extension of Lipscomb’s campus
- Develop campus-wide programming that supports belonging initiatives on campus in collaboration with Student Life
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 1 year directly related to administration of student programs, support, or student life functions related to Greek Life, Student Involvement, Student Housing, or similar
Skills:
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Maintain records and prepare reports
- Consistently meet scheduled deadlines
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
- Design digital and print assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
- Work cooperatively with others
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Provide orientation to large groups
- Adaptability in dynamic situations
- Ability to problem solve in a collaborative environment
Work Environment:
- Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in work schedule with some nights, weekend, and/or irregular working hours
Physical Requirements:
- Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and material is needed to perform the job satisfactorily
