"Assistant Director of Student Life"

Job Details

Assistant Director of Student Life
R-0002669
Joplin Campus

Job Type:
Staff

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Student Life supports the coordination and delivery of student support services and programs within the department. This position assists with planning, organizing, and evaluating student programs and activities, maintains effective communication with campus partners, and ensures that services are delivered efficiently and in alignment with KCU's Strategic Plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in facilitating student support services, programs, and initiatives
• Facilitates the selection process and induction activities for COM and CDM Honor Societies, while staying abreast of updates from the National Association
• Direct the Campus Cupboard and Garden initiatives; ensure efficient processes are in place
• Provide support for new initiatives aimed at supporting student engagement aligned with campus culture and needs
• Work with faculty, staff, and the community to track and assess student-focused efforts, new initiatives, programs, and services for efficacy and success, as needed
• Lead the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of the Campus Cupboard and Campus Garden Student Assistants
• Research, compile, and connect students to community resources that benefit student lives.
• Oversee the online process and day-to-day management of the COM Mentor/Mentee program.
• Maintains accurate databases, records, and usage data
• Monitors social media and student communications, including discussion boards, and promptly informs the Director of Student Affairs of student concerns
• Represent the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
• Represent the university on various committees and organizations
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Three years' experience in Student Affairs, event planning and execution, and/or similar student support service programs
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness, multicultural awareness, and responsiveness; experience working with underrepresented populations
• Outstanding verbal, writing, and presentation skills. Must communicate professionally and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external constituencies
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, databases, electronic communication, the Internet, and web-based applications
• Requires the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects and performing assignments accurately
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, while balancing multiple projects and performing assignments accurately

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of handling long periods of work typing and looking at a computer screen
• Must be willing to travel to the KC campus as deemed appropriate
• Flexibility in occasionally working extended hours, evenings, and/or weekends
• Fast-paced environment
• Demands normal manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity
• Some walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!

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