Associate Director, Student Activities & Leadership

Essential Responsibilities

• Student Programming and Event Management
  • Hire, train, and advise the OSE Programming Board.
  • Support and mentor student leaders in the development, implementation, and assessment of late night/weekend, alternative, and substance-free programming.
  • Be the primary point of contact and support person for large-scale campus events and Swarthmore traditions.
  • Research, recommend, and coordinate the implementation of new opportunities for students to become engaged and active on campus.
  • Implement assessment tools to evaluate our programming reach and adjust models as needed.
  • Supervise and train Swaudio student workers who support the audio needs of student lead and student focused events on campus.
  • Work with OSE staff, student leaders, and other College personnel to coordinate an annual primary calendar of programming for all clubs, organizations, Student Activities, OSE, DoSA, and other College events.
  • Plan, support, and attend late night programming during New Student Orientation and Senior Week.
• Student Organization Support and Administration
  • Develop, organize, and orchestrate advisor training and support for registered student clubs/organizations.
  • Ensure operations meet College and external reporting standards.
  • Meet individually with student leaders to discuss their leadership skill development, set goals, offer guidance, and facilitate reflection on their progress.
  • Collaborate with the Student Activities team to provide leadership training and opportunities specifically for club/organization leadership.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of all club/organization programs.
  • Aid in the preparation of student club/organization budgets in accordance with College budget policies and regulations.
  • Develop and implement the fall and spring activities fairs.
  • Support the Halcyon, the College yearbook.
  • Maintain student club/organization bulletin boards in Parrish Hall.
  • Support the OSE Administrative Coordinator during high traffic times for club/organization purchasing.
• Social Space Facilities Management and Operations
  • Oversee and manage student social spaces, including Kitao Art Gallery, WSRN, Olde Club, Student Publications, and other similar locations.
  • Conduct routine walk-throughs and inspections of all campus social spaces.
  • Assist in monitoring and completing individual Facilities and Maintenance requests.
  • Oversee the inventory, upkeep, training on use, and management of all OSE programming equipment on campus.
  • Develop and provide host trainings and event support for Student Alcohol Registered Events (A.R.E) and other large student social events.
• Emergency Response and Case Management
  • Participate in the Division of Student Life on-call crisis response rotation.
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to security, behavioral, and crisis situations.
  • Deliver a student conduct process that is educational, fair, and grounded in current practices.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Supervise Graduate Assistant(s) focused on building leadership programs for students across campus.

Who You Are

• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Decision Making.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Flexibility.
• Take Initiative.
• Team Player.
• Organizational Skills.
• Strong oral/written Communication Skills.
• Independent Project Management Skills.

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, College Student Affairs, or a related field, required.
• 2-5 years of progressive leadership experience in Student Affairs.
• Ability and willingness to work varied hours including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and listening skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of inclusive excellence.

What You Will Get

• You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment.
• Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.
• We want to hear from you if you are excited about this role!