Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Assistant Director of Student Engagement

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement will be responsible for enhancing the engagement initiatives the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership Development offers to the campus community. They will assume supervising responsibilities for the Student Programming Board; as well as provide direct support for a portfolio of other clubs on campus. In addition, they will be responsible for providing engagement opportunities for our graduate student population and assist the Director with the planning and implementation of our campus traditions.

Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the overall vision of the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership Development
2. Advise major student organizations




1. Serve as the primary supervisor for the Student Programming Board
2. Assist in the oversight of their budget
3. Interface with outside booking agents on behalf of students
4. Assist the SPB team in planning events that meet the needs of the Canisius Community




3. Coordinate campus traditions




1. In coordination with the Director the Assistant Director will assume responsibility for the planning and implementation of a portfolio of campus traditions
2. Assist the Director in the planning and implementation of Family Weekend
3. Serve as the primary coordinator for Senior Week events




4. Orientation




1. Assist the Director with the planning and implementation of new student orientation
2. Coordinate transfer and new student orientation in January
3. Work with the director and campus partners on enhancing our first year experience programs




5. Work with Graduate Assistants and students to plan and implement supplemental campus wide events




1. Work with the Griffins After Dark GA to plan the Griffins After Dark alcohol alternative program series
2. Regularly review the campus activities calendar and assist with filling in programming gaps




6. Graduate Student Engagement




1. Lead the centers efforts in providing engagement opportunities to our graduate student population




7. Supervision




1. Supervise a graduate assistant in the center




8. Provide day to day support for center operations
9. Other projects as able

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education administration or related field required
• 1-3 years working in student activities or other student life related area
• Commitment to enhancing the Jesuit mission of the institution
• Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends
• Working knowledge of the Involve by Modern Campus platform or a willingness to learn
• Ability to lead and motivate students

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (716) 888-2240.

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter and resume with your application.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $28.21 per hour

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate's actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

This is a full-time position. Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time employee's date of hire and include - health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time employees with contribution from the University after one year. Paid holidays, vacation, personal leave, and sick leave. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.