DIRECTOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES Division of Student AffairsStudent Activities
3 weeks ago
As a pivotal leader within the Division of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Activities reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Students and is responsible for spearheading a comprehensive student engagement program that boosts school spirit, enriches the BU student experience, and provides students with opportunities to explore their interests and achieve their personal goals. The Director is committed to student-centered leadership, providing vision, strategic direction, policy development, budget management, and oversight for the department's various programs, functions, and traditions.
Required Skills
Experience with advising and supervising student programming, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and leadership programs at the college or university level.
Experience in supervising full-time staff and managing successful large-scale events and programs.
Skills and Abilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Effective organizational skills for managing complex work, prioritizing objectives, and exercising independent judgment.
Budgetary and financial management proficiency.
Demonstrated leadership and supervision capabilities for a diverse professional, administrative, and student staff.
Collaborative rapport-building with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Strategic relationship-building skills with colleagues and constituents.
Effective communication management with students, parents, and other departments.
Self-motivation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Multi-tasking ability and prioritization in fluid environments with shifting priorities.
Strong understanding of ethical professional conduct and best practices in student affairs.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals.
Problem-solving skills.
Independent work capacity and program initiation.
This role involves evening and weekend responsibilities as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Required Experience
Qualifications:
Masters degree and minimum of five years of progressively responsible and successful leadership in student affairs or student activities.
Experience with advising and supervising student programming, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and leadership programs at the college or university level.
Experience in supervising full-time staff and managing successful large-scale events and programs.
Skills and Abilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Effective organizational skills for managing complex work, prioritizing objectives, and exercising independent judgment.
Budgetary and financial management proficiency.
Demonstrated leadership and supervision capabilities for a diverse professional, administrative, and student staff.
Collaborative rapport-building with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Strategic relationship-building skills with colleagues and constituents.
Effective communication management with students, parents, and other departments.
Self-motivation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Multi-tasking ability and prioritization in fluid environments with shifting priorities.
Strong understanding of ethical professional conduct and best practices in student affairs.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals.
Problem-solving skills.
Independent work capacity and program initiation.
This role involves evening and weekend responsibilities as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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