Director of Campus Engagement and Student Programs

2 days ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Campus Engagement and Student Programs at Widener University. This role will provide strategic leadership to student programming groups and initiatives, including the Pride Activities Council, Pride Night Late Night and Weekend Program, Alternative Spring Break Program, Orientation Leader Program (CREW), and the INSPIRE Leadership Development Program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate one full-time Assistant Director, and approximately 30 student Building Managers.
  • Direct all fiscal transactions for the operational budgets related to the University Center, Alumni Hall, and Lathem Hall, including budget planning, expense tracking, and full account reconciliation on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Direct all facility operations related to the University Center, Alumni Hall, Lathem Hall, and all outdoor event spaces, including the execution of operating policies and procedures with a focus on patron satisfaction, safety, and risk management.
  • Maintain an effective working relationship with the Facilities Department, Housekeeping Department, Information Technology Services Department, and Controller's Unit to coordinate critical facility projects, technical upgrades, and purchase equipment, furniture, or specialized services.
  • Serve as a primary system administrator for the 25Live Room Reservation System by CollegeNet and administer the review and approval process for 2,000+ room reservations requests per year related to the University Center, Alumni Hall, Lathem Hall, and all outdoor event spaces.
  • Develop and manage the asset management programs for the University Center, Alumni Hall, and Lathem Hall, including the inventory of furniture and fixtures.
  • Develop and facilitate bi-weekly Facilities Coordination Team meetings with key campus constituents, including Residence Life, Student Engagement, Athletics, Registrar, Campus Safety, Facilities, and Information Technology Services.
Requirements
  • Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Higher Education Administration or Leadership, plus 5 years of professional work experience in student activities, major campus programming, orientation programs, event management, and facilities management.
  • Experience in designing, facilitating, and assessing large-scale or campus-wide programming, including New Student Orientation, Homecoming, Parent and Family Programs, Campus Traditions, and other related high-impact institution-level programs.
  • Experience in designing, facilitating, and assessing leadership development programming for undergraduate students and student organizations.
  • High level of energy and initiative, and willingness and ability to work with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a cooperative, high-functioning team.
  • Experience with creating and facilitating programming, promotional, or informational materials, public speaking, and leading training programs and workshops.
  • Experience with budget planning, management, expense tracking, and account reconciliation.
  • Demonstrated organization and planning skills, ability and willingness to travel on behalf of the university, including trips requiring overnight stays as needed.
  • Ability to assess students' needs and resolve student leadership, programming, or group dynamic challenges by adapting individual programming and leadership skills to the campus culture.
  • Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), OneDrive, Adobe applications, desktop publishing (Canvas or Adobe InDesign), and in the use of internet browser and search engines.


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