Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Job Description
Operating Title
Assistant Director of Student EngagementLong Classification Title
Student Activities OfficerCampus Location
PlymouthDepartment
PSU Hartman Union BuildingSummary of Position
Reporting to the Director of Student Life and serving as an integral member of the Student Life team, the Assistant Director is responsible for leading student programming at Plymouth State University (PSU) and advising the student-led campus programming board (PACE). They will develop and implement an integrated and comprehensive array of educational, social, recreational, and cultural programs for the student body, partnering with student organizations, faculty, staff, the community, and external partners.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor'sAcceptable minimum years of experience
3 yearsPosting Number
PS4488FY24Other minimum qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field and one year of related experience or Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience.
- Ability to deal effectively with the public, students, faculty, staff and external agencies.
- Willingness to work on a flexible basis when activities fall outside of normal working hours.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in student affairs/higher education administration or related field.
- Experience working with a campus programming board and student organizations.
- Experience with advising and providing training for students.
- Experience with supervising student employees.
- Experience with large volume (1-5000 attendees) event planning and management.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal communication and writing skills.
- General enthusiasm, positive attitude, a self-starter and team player with the ability to instill the same in others.
- Intermediate level computer skills using Microsoft Office, databases and web page maintenance, and thorough familiarity with social media technology.
- Possess a working knowledge of risk management practices and implementation.
- Ability to exhibit and teach strong customer service skills.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60117Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
16EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution’s legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow’s leaders.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution’s legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow’s leaders.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
Posting Date
03/07/2024Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type
RegularDrivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicableDuty/Responsibility
Advise Student Programming Board (PACS):
Lead, direct, and advise PSU’s student-run programming board (PACS), providing the members of the organization with direction and support in their development and implementation of campus-wide educational, social, recreational, and cultural programming for the student body; including, but not limited to: live entertainment, ‘home-grown’ events, trips, and fall and spring annual themed events (i.e. Welcome Week, Fresh Check, Homecoming & Family Weekend, Winter Carnival, and Spring Fling). Events may range from thought- provoking guest lectures, ‘pub nights’, and multicultural events to comedy and musical performances and large-scale dance parties that support retention and persistence.
Assist PACS in developing their annual budget request and presentation to the student senate finance committee.
Lead, direct, and advise PSU’s student-run programming board (PACS), providing the members of the organization with direction and support in their development and implementation of campus-wide educational, social, recreational, and cultural programming for the student body; including, but not limited to: live entertainment, ‘home-grown’ events, trips, and fall and spring annual themed events (i.e. Welcome Week, Fresh Check, Homecoming & Family Weekend, Winter Carnival, and Spring Fling). Events may range from thought- provoking guest lectures, ‘pub nights’, and multicultural events to comedy and musical performances and large-scale dance parties that support retention and persistence.
Assist PACS in developing their annual budget request and presentation to the student senate finance committee.
Duty/Responsibility
Fraternity & Sorority Life Management and Student Organization Development:
Lead, create, and develop Fraternity and Sorority Life effort.
Lead, create, and develop Fraternity and Sorority Life effort.
Facilitate and advise the Inter-Greek Council.
Oversee risk management in collaboration with the USNH system and national partners.
Support Student Government, recognized student clubs and organizations to advance their educational and social event planning and implementation skills sets.
Facilitate the management and support of a student organization event registration process.
Develop and distribute calendar of events/event communications for student programs.
Duty/Responsibility
Student Employee Supervision and Development:
Serve as lead supervisor of 15-20 Student Life student staff, which includes recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and assessing student staff, consistent with the student staff training program.
Serve as lead supervisor of 15-20 Student Life student staff, which includes recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and assessing student staff, consistent with the student staff training program.
Duty/Responsibility
Create, Implement, and Develop Campus-Wide Student Events:
Development of campus-wide student events, which will include representing Student Life in collaboration with colleagues across campus (i.e. Events & Conference Services, Residential Life, Athletics, Silver Center for the Arts, Alumni Relations, University Police) to provide a comprehensive offering of campus programs for students, fostering a cohesive student involvement experience.
Track participation, collect data, evaluate, analyze, benchmark, and assess student programming to determine successes, implement adjustments and develop alternative models for scaling programs.
Development of campus-wide student events, which will include representing Student Life in collaboration with colleagues across campus (i.e. Events & Conference Services, Residential Life, Athletics, Silver Center for the Arts, Alumni Relations, University Police) to provide a comprehensive offering of campus programs for students, fostering a cohesive student involvement experience.
Track participation, collect data, evaluate, analyze, benchmark, and assess student programming to determine successes, implement adjustments and develop alternative models for scaling programs.
Duty/Responsibility
Support New Student Programming:
Collaborate directly with the Associate Director of Student Experience to provide support for new student orientation and academic year programming with a focus on retention.
Collaborate directly with the Associate Director of Student Experience to provide support for new student orientation and academic year programming with a focus on retention.
Duty/Responsibility
Fiscal Management & Policy Implementation:
Manage and facilitate the implementation of student club/organization programming budget, ensuring there is regular programming available to the student body within the
Manage and facilitate the implementation of student club/organization programming budget, ensuring there is regular programming available to the student body within the
student union building, and across campus.
Maintain thorough knowledge of the state and university system policies and regulations as they relate to student activities, fundraising, purchasing, building operations, safety, and contract negotiations and educate students on such areas as needed Serve on college committees as appropriate and/or requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintain thorough knowledge of the state and university system policies and regulations as they relate to student activities, fundraising, purchasing, building operations, safety, and contract negotiations and educate students on such areas as needed Serve on college committees as appropriate and/or requested.
Other duties as assigned.
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