Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

Assistant Director, Student Programming

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Oxford • Ohio • United States

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Salary

💰 $48,500 - $50,000 per year

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Provide support and advisement to Miami Activities and Programming (MAP), Miami University’s campus programming board, whose members create large-scale traditions and events and strive to leave a lasting impact on the student experience.
  • Support student advisees and supervisees on program planning and logistics, including space reservation, contracts, risk management and liability, budgets, and marketing.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and provide team building for a team of student employees, practicum students, and graduate assistants in alignment with the department’s student employment program and philosophy.
  • Serve on university wide planning committees such as Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend, and Homecoming.
  • Coordinate Late Night and collaborative programming initiatives on campus within MAP and other University sponsored events.
  • Oversee logistics for student and office led initiatives including contracts, insurance compliance, space reservations, third party vendors, day of details, and other tasks as needed.
  • Serve as a resource to all student organizations on university policy, guidelines, and protocols related to event planning and marketing of activities and events.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders including the Office of Residence Life, Dean of Students Office, Office of Community Standards, the City of Oxford, and more on the implementation of collaborative programs.
  • Assists the Associate Director in providing leadership for the Center for Student Engagement, Activities and Leadership in establishing and fulfilling its mission and strategic priorities; and in conducting daily operations and responsibilities.
  • Perform daily administrative responsibilities including support to other departments, assessment, and other areas as needed.
  • Facilitate Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) workshops designed to support organizations in the areas of event planning, collaboration, and other areas of interest.
  • Support summer and fall Orientation efforts through student engagement and involvement presentations to new students and families.
  • Serve as a campus-wide resource for student involvement opportunities.
  • Supervise a graduate assistant.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree AND 1 year experience with large scale event planning and execution
  • Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education or related field (preferred)
  • Graduate or professional experience in activities programming, student organization advising, program/event planning, leadership development programming, alcohol education and/or hazing prevention (preferred)
  • Knowledge of best practices and ability to infuse research with practical experience to create intentional leadership programs for fraternity and sorority life
  • Outstanding leadership, management and interpersonal skills to relate and work with a variety of faculty, students, parents, staff and community members
  • Willingness to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment
  • Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
  • Must possess strong computer competence, including but not limited to word, excel, and social media and marketing mediums
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to work with a high level of autonomy
  • An understanding of the developmental needs of college students
  • Experience developing and maintaining mutually-beneficial community-campus partnerships
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Hard Skills & Tools
event planningprogram executionbudget managementrisk managementmarketingleadership development programmingalcohol educationhazing preventioncommunity-campus partnershipsadministrative responsibilities
Soft Skills
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Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education