AU
Executive Director, Student Engagement and Student Center
Main Campus (Washington, DC) · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$125k-$135kDetected 4 days ago
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About the role
- American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.
- Directs the recruitment, selection, hiring, training, professional development, and evaluation of professional and student staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-call consultation and support for student engagement-related emergencies, including interpersonal conflicts and issues arising during student and RSO programs and events.
- Chairs the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) for the undergraduate student fee and manages process for graduate and undergraduate activity fee allocation.
- Lead revenue generation efforts by securing internal and external financial resources, establishing financial policies and procedures, negotiating contracts, rentals, and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
- Lead department's risk management preparation and planning, in conjunction with the appropriate departments to ensure student led events and programs meet university guidelines and policies.
- Prepare manuals, reports, proposals, and other documents to further Student Engagement goals and maintain institutional records.
- Collaborate with Student Affairs and other university departments to develop and implement initiatives that enhance student engagement.
- Collaborate closely with the Dean of Students and Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution Services to uphold university policies related to student organizations and space use.
- The Executive Director supports the AVP, Student Engagement by overseeing trainings, event coordination, conference management, and program development.
- They manage complex university projects by developing timelines, conducting research, performing analyses, and providing recommendations.
- Further, the Executive Director provides strategic support to divisional leadership, collaborating with university-wide partners to enhance student success and student life services through data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
- Inclusive Excellence: An ability to welcome, value, and affirm individuals of all identities and experiences, and a commitment to ensure they are understood, appreciated, and fully included in the university community.
- Master's degree or equivalent.
- 10 years of relevant experience.
- An ability to welcome, value, and affirm individuals of all identities and experiences, and a commitment to ensure they are understood, appreciated, and fully included in the university community.
- Ability to exercise discretion, tact and diplomacy while interacting with students, faculty, university staff, management, internship employers and other stakeholders on confidential and/or sensiti
Nice to have
- PhD or equivalent.
Skills
- The Executive Director ensures alignment with university mission and strategic priorities.
- This position serves as the advisor for the American University Student Government.
Compensation
- $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually.
- Manage the department's annual operating budget, restricted accounts, and endowment accounts related to student governance cohorts, the Mary Graydon Student Center and Bridge Café operations.
- Additionally, they lead the annual review, drafting, and updating protocols, policies, and guidance for Student Engagement, including policy reviews and handbooks.
Benefits
- Required Education and Experience:
- Preferred Education and Experience:
- 2.) Program Development, Assessment, Education, and Engagement
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