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About Us Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.
Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title Assistant Director, Student Life FLSA Exempt FT/PT Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Work Schedule M-F 8:30-5 Grade 15 Minimum Compensation $65,449 General Responsibilities The Assistant Director primarily manages the department's delivery of co-curricular programming, student voter registration and education, and new student orientation, as well as supervises the Game Room Manager and Game Room operations. This role supports the department in providing leadership development, social, wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and services. This position is critical to student development, campus life, retention, and involves considerable knowledge and expertise in a variety of areas.
Work Performed - Develops and maintains partnerships with academic divisions to create programs and events that connect students to experiences in and outside of the classroom. Programs include activities that will assist students in achieving their academic goals, support retention within specific majors, assist in exploring career options associated with the major, and promote social events or club-related activities within the major.
- Coordinates all aspects of New Student Orientation sessions, including, but not limited to: space reservation and other related logistics, publicity, workshop development, Orientation Leader hiring, supervision, and training, volunteer recruitment and training, student social opportunities, procurement, and evaluation.
- Maintains, updates, and promotes online New Student Orientation Module.
- Assists other areas of the college with activities targeting new and prospective students and serves as the designated Student Life outreach person.
- Oversees the operation of the Game Room including supervision of the Game Room Manager and indirect supervision of Game Room Assistants. Support Game Room Manager in responsibilities such as, review and approval of student employee schedules, repairs, supply orders, usage reports, contracted services, overall appearance, and reservations. Additionally, conducts frequent needs analysis of students regarding Game Room requests and suggestions. Maintains optimal conditions within the Game Room. Works closely with Director and the Associate Director to ensure Game Room staff are properly trained.
- Serves as the College's Voter Registration Coordinator. Oversees the implementation and compliance of the Student and Military Voter Empowerment Act, including developing a campus action plan congruent to state mandates of voter and civic education and engagement.
- Serves as cost center manager for Co-curricular programs, New Student Orientation, and the Game Room budgets, which includes procurement, contracts, and budget development.
- Represents Student Life concerns in the absence of the Associate Director and Director of Student Life.
- Provides opportunities for students to develop and experience leadership development, social connection, wellness, and diversity, equity and inclusion via programming and resources.
- Responsible for data collection and reporting related to New Student Orientation, Co-Curricular Programs, and the Game Room, and facilitate orientation program review and progress report.
- Supervises and assists in hiring Student Life team members.
- Creates promotional and website materials, and social media content for supervised areas and for the department. Uses student engagement platforms to engage students.
- Maintains and communicates the most current knowledge regarding state, FERPA, and, voting rights, clubs, and student information requirements as well as all Student Activities-related laws, policies, and procedures.
- Assists Director with strategic planning process.
- Updates knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, meetings, and other professional development activities.
- Serves on committees as requested and performs other duties as assigned.
Formal Education, Courses, Training Programs, and Experience
- Bachelor's degree, and two years' experience in developing programs and activities for diverse college students, as well as collaboration with college departments is required.
- Knowledge and experience with technology, including use of student information systems is required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking, is required.
- Demonstrated experience in the effective planning, implementation, and assessment of events and programs is required.
- Exceptional managerial skills, including supervision, budget development, and project management, is required.
- Knowledge and experience with social media, marketing tools, and student engagement systems is preferred.
Knowledge of Operations, Systems, and Procedures
- Knowledge of all Student Life policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, procedures, and national organizations and publications related to student programs and services.
- Knowledge of internet, Ellucian Colleague student records system, college network, phone, electronic mail, and college website. Knowledge of budgetary and strategic planning and personnel policies and procedures. Ability to learn, implement, and use new computer applications.
Equipment Used
Computer, printers, and other office equipment
Specialized Publications and Resource Materials
College publications; policy and procedural manuals; state laws and MHEC policies and procedures; catalogues and publications from other colleges; journals and other publications.
Other Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Regular in-person attendance is a requirement of this job.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.
Frequent evening work. Extended hours during peak periods or due to staff illness and vacations. Fast-paced, busy, deadline driven and sometimes high stress conditions. Concurrent management of numerous tasks. Occasional travel. Flexibility required.
Supervisory Postion? Yes Division Student Development (Div) Department Student Life Posting Detail Information
Posting Number B293P Number of Vacancies 1 Best Consideration Date 01/05/2024 Job Open Date 12/13/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Job Category Staff Benefits Summary Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions *Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/3573 EEO Statement HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
