Associate Director, Student Activities - Sta

Job Title:Associate Director, Student Activities - STA
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 269766
About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for initiating, planning, implementing, and assessing innovative and impactful programs and experiences with emphasis on the development and engagement of student groups and organizations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitates programs and activities that build community and support the engagement and success of all students
2. Serves as primary point of contact and advisor for registered student organizations (RSO), including coordinating the annual registration process for new and returning RSOs
3. Plans and implements RSO activities and leadership opportunities that promote the success and continuation of the organizations
4. Assists with updates to the RSO Policies and Procedures manual
5. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises assigned staff
6. Plans and implements the Division of Student Affairs Annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet
7. Serves as a reviewer for the Public Forum request process and reserves the requested spaces
8. Serves as the primary user-administrator for Campus Labs Engage, the student organization management system
9. Coordinates use of the Owl Life student engagement software to create and publicize student programs and events, track student participation, and ensure compliance with divisional and university guidelines.
10. Provide support for other divisional priorities and initiatives beyond the scope of department, as requested

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education in College Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Public Administration, or related field
Required Experience
Seven (7) years of experience related to position, including graduate assistantships

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred Experience
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of student development and frameworks
Prior experience within a comprehensive Student Activities office

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to successfully interact with individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and communication styles
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations
Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners
Able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated success in planning, coordinating, and completing large scale, detail-oriented programs and events
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Strong collaborative skills and abilities
Strong supervision, strategic planning, and follow up skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf