Union College

Union College

Assistant Director Student Activities

Union College, Schenectady, NY · Director · Full-time

Work authorization requiredDetected 25 days ago
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About the role

  • In addition, the Assistant Director strives to foster the individual growth and development of each Union College student.
  • Position Title: Assistant Director - Student Activities Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time, In-Person.
  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Support late night and weekend, alcohol-free social programming.
  • Support the director on large scale programs including; concerts, lectures, and themed events.
  • Maintain the UEngage (Presence) website for club, organization, and campus department events.
  • Design and distribute the Daily Digest email with a list of daily events to all students and opted-in faculty/staff.
  • Facilitate the Bolt Points Program, an event-attendance incentive program for students, in collaboration with divisional partners.
  • Attend conferences and association meetings with other professionals in the field to maintain current skills, techniques and professional development
  • Work with the director to plan, organize, and implement leadership celebration; seek and collect nominations, select award recipients and order awards.
  • Supervise work study students including developing their schedules, organizing timecards, and goal setting.
  • Ability to identify risks associated with events/programs and develop a plan with students to minimize associated risk when possible.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1-3 years prior experience, preferably in Student Activities.
  • Must be safety conscious and able to work with a diverse group of students

Nice to have

  • Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
  • Experience at a small private liberal arts college is preferred.
  • Proficient at the use of technology
  • experience with Workday is preferred.
  • We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications.
  • We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Compensation

  • The annual salary range for this position is $62,353.20.
  • Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
  • The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
  • Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

Benefits

  • Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
  • Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
  • Tuition Exchange
  • Work collaboratively with various campus departments such as the Minerva programs and Residential Education, to ensure the best service to Union College students.
  • Master's Degree in Higher Education preferred
  • We offer exceptional benefits including:
  • Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
  • Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
  • Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
  • In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

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