Associate Director, Student Leadership Engagement

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Posted Job Title
Job Profile Title
Associate Director C, Student Services, Student Engagement
Job Description Summary
The Associate Director of Student Leadership and Engagement works under to the leadership of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs to ensure that SP2 students from five-degree programs have opportunities to develop leadership skills, participate in leadership training as professional graduate students and have opportunities to engage in student organizations and clubs that foster community building and opportunities for SP2's graduate students (in-person and online) with the goal of enhancing students' social, professional learning as well as overall student life experience.
* All SP2 staff are required to participate in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship to student leaders by meeting with them regularly. Develop and facilitate leadership training for Student Leadership twice a semester. Ensure that programming meets the unique goals of students specifically students of color, LGBT students, students with special interests and initiatives. IE: Event planning, professional development, social engagement/community building within or for their groups. Oversee the election process, onboarding, and training of student leaders. Advise Student Government of policies and procedures and event planning procedures. Ensure that all student organizations have an understanding of purchasing and event planning policies and procedures. Ensure that student leaders have a process for electing leadership, creating student led programing and succession planning.
  

• Develop a system for increasing student engagement by across the five-degree programs and with other graduate schools through student groups and student initiatives. IE: Student participant numbers, collaboration, co-sponsored events, and overall satisfaction. Advise and support students not involved in student government on Student Leadership training, event planning, room reservation, catering and advertising.
  

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• Attend VPUL student affairs meeting, GAPSA meetings, and SP2 Student Government Meetings as scheduled and take notes and report back on updates to policies and procedures, upcoming events and possible collaborations. Meet regularly with student leaders to provide support, coaching and guidance on how to create inclusive student programming. Manage student group issues. Refer students to campus resources when needed and consult with Associate Dean of Students on resolution when implemented resolutions are not effective.
  

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• Ensure student spaces meet the needs of students by regularly checking in with students through meetings and feedback surveys. Be responsive to students' requests related to common spaces.
  

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• Develop and implement assessment and evaluation procedures for student engagement, community building and student leaders. Analyze data and report to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs to help develop strategies, programs and initiatives or policy changes to address challenges and student issues related to student engagement and climate.
  

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• Perform additional duties as assigned, including participation in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.
  

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience required; master's degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have: student affairs experience and/or counseling experience; sensitivity to needs of students from diverse backgrounds; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team; excellent communication skills (speaking, writing, and listening); ability to represent the School and the Associate Dean in a professional manner; flexibility and creativity; the ability to work autonomously, multi-task, organize, coordinate and monitor work in process; proficiency in Microsoft Word, and knowledge of or ability to learn how to use SRS (Student Registration System), AIT (Advisor In Touch), and CIT (Courses in Touch). Please note, this position requires work in the evenings to accommodate the schedules of part-time students and also requires occasional work on the weekend.

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $72,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

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