Associate Director, Office of Student Belonging

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Job Description SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of the Office of Student Belonging, the Associate Director, Office of Student Belonging is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of large-scale, campus-wide programs designed to further the center's mission of fostering student persistence, development, and degree attainment. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee the design and delivery of a comprehensive and cohesive array of co-curricular student experience programs intended to build community, foster student learning and development, cultivate sense of belonging and school spirit, and facilitate retention and persistence. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and make recommendations for contract renewals. Responsibilities include: evaluation and supervision of professional staff members, graduate and undergraduate student employees; annual budget management; and establishing and executing policies, procedures and risk-mitigation/management protocols associated with the office programs. Serve on the logistics committee for Red Hawk Day and other large-scale university student centered events. Co-manage, design and implement programming and assist with the orientation and acclimation process for the international student cohort. Assist with the operational management of the office. Assist with the annual operating budgets from multiple University and fee funded accounts/revenue centers in accordance with State of New Jersey and University procurement and finance policies. Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local law and University policies as appropriate, including but not limited to FERPA, Clery Act, Title IX, Title V Americans With Disabilities Act, and the University’s Student Code of Conduct and Civility Code. Represent the Center on committees, cross-divisional initiatives and functions. Serve as second in command in the Director’s absence. Perform other duties as assigned. Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in related field. Minimum five years of professional experience in college student development and/or planning/implementation of co-curricular experiential programs or large-scale conferences and events. Proven capacity to cultivate partnerships, collaborate and engage professional staff, faculty, students, parents/families, alumni, and other members of the campus community. Ability to foster student learning and campus community building within a diverse collegiate environment, and evidence of creativity and passion for the field. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, written and oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to work occasionally during the evenings, weekends and holidays. PREFERRED: Previous experience supervising full time professional staff within a diverse collegiate environment. PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instruction. Department Office of Student Belonging Position Type Administrative Contact Information: For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu. EEO/AA Statement Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/ Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/ About Us With a proud history and a vibrant future, Montclair State University is one of New Jersey’s most diverse and dynamic institutions of higher education. One of four public research institutions in the state, and the second largest, Montclair State is a designated R2 Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Located 12 miles west of New York City on a 252-acre suburban campus which boasts modern, state-of-the-art facilities complemented by green spaces, public plazas and striking Spanish Mission architecture, and a spectacular view of the New York City skyline. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs through 10 colleges and schools. With a student body of 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 22 states and 13 countries, the University has an expansive campus life with on-campus residential capacity of 5,300, more than 120 student organizations, and 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams. The dynamic diversity of the University’s community has been acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Education through its recognition of Montclair State as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and by Diverse Issues in Higher Education as a “Top Degree Producer” among institutions that confer the most degrees to minority students. Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.