Job Information
University of Mississippi Asst Director of Student Organization Management in Oxford, Mississippi
This Position is for an Assistant Director of Student Organization Management with a public university work location in University, MS.
Definition of Class
The University of Mississippi is seeking a dynamic and talented Assistant Director of Student Organization Management for the Ole Miss Student Union to join the team.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is one of the fastest growing universities in the country. Oxford is consistently ranked as one of the nation's best college towns, and the campus has been recognized as the Most Beautiful College Campus by USA TODAY. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The university has been recognized as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, while the Grove is consistently recognized as one of college football's premier tailgating locations.
Working in the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union, this position will oversee the Registered Student Organization (RSO) process by developing, leading and administering programs which focus on expanding and supporting the university's extended orientation program - MPower. The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating and managing RSO event registration as well advising a department-sponsored Registered Student Organization. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing, interpreting, and proposing changes to university policies that pertain to RSOs, serving as a liaison between RSOs and other campus departments, executing short-term and long-term goals and objectives, and preparing and analyzing assessment reports for internal and external use through the compilation of statistical information.
This position reports to the Associate Director of The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union.
Examples of Work Performed
Manages the Registered Student Organizations (RSO) process.
Directs leadership programming sponsored by the department.
Coordinates the event registration process for RSOs.
Manages the Student Involvement Place (The SIP) student organization suite.
Directs, interprets, and proposes changes to university policies that pertain to RSOs.
Serves as a liaison between RSOs and other campus departments.
Maintains relationships with campus partners to provide opportunities for RSO partnerships with other RSOs and campus departments.
Develops and facilitates orientation programs for incoming students.
Directs the marketing initiatives for program-specific areas within the department.
Provides guidance and supervision to support staff.
Manages the university's extended orientation program
Directs the marketing initiatives for program-specific areas within the department.
Advises the delegated RSO(s) overseen directly the Ole Miss Student Union department.
Recruits, selects, trains, and supervises student employees, graduate assistant(s), and faculty/staff advisors.
Provides guidance and supervision of the organization's events to oversee the use of facilities, physical set-up, catering, general logistics, as well as, compliance with campus policies and procedures.
Manages and maintains the program-specific departmental budget(s).
Consults with peer institutions on best practices in programming, student development and training, fundraising, and risk management.
Assesses the activities and programs coordinated through the department.
Develops training opportunities and guidance for RSOs, student staff, graduate student(s), and campus partners.
Prepares and maintains fiscal documents and departmental financial reports.
Executes departmental short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
Prepares and analyzes assessment reports for internal and external use through the compilation of statistical information.
Assists the Associate Director in completing annual departmental policy review and objective outcomes.
Develops and directs assessment tools for departmental objectives as well as student leadership development learning outcomes.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
Develops, leads, and directs programs supporting student engagement and leadership initiatives.
Manages Registered Student Organization processes.
Executes departmental short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
Manages and maintains departmental budget.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties.
Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.
Interview Requirements:
Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.