Executive Director of Student Life and Engagement

7 days ago

Evanston, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
About the Role

The Northwestern University Executive Director of Campus Life is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive co-curricular experience for students. This includes providing strategic vision and leadership for the Campus Life team, fostering professional growth, and supporting the morale of the department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Strategic Planning
    • Provide leadership, oversight, policy development, and strategic planning for a comprehensive co-curricular experience for Campus Life units: Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Organizations & Activities.
    • Align, update, and implement the department's strategic vision and champion the work within Campus Life, sharing its narratives and successes across stakeholder groups to build support and recognition for the department's contributions to student development and engagement.
  • Team Management and Development
    • Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training, development, supervision, and support for nine professional staff (two direct reports – two directors), graduate assistants, and student employees/interns ensuring a supportive and growth-oriented high-performing team.
  • Collaboration and Partnerships
    • Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with student government, student leaders, student organization advisors, student affairs, academic affairs, facilities management, risk management, general counsel, university police, and other campus and community partners.
  • Program Development and Implementation
    • Champion the co-curricular experience through establishing and maintaining policies, support services and programs for 400+ registered student clubs and organizations, 30+ values-based chapters and four fraternity and sorority governing councils that complements and supplements the mission of the university and focuses on student learning maximizing opportunities for student engagement.
    • Provide support, in partnership with the Director of SOA, to the Associated Student Government (ASG), offering strategic guidance and support to student leaders in their governance and advocacy efforts. Foster a collaborative relationship with ASG to enhance student representation, drive meaningful initiatives, and ensure alignment with campus priorities and objectives.
    • Provide leadership and support for major campus programming and signature events such as: NU Nights, Dance Marathon, Greek Build, Dillo Day, AO Concerts, Museum Partnerships, Winter Carnival, and the SOA Passport program. Liaison with other campus departments on large scale campus wide programs including Wildcat Welcome, Homecoming/Reunion Weekend, Graduation Weekend, etc.
    • In partnership with the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, oversee the collaborative work with Greek letter/fraternal national organizations, housing corporations, chapter governing bodies, university departments, staff and resources to ensure the safe operation of individual chapters.
    • Assure compliance of assigned fiscal operations and performance contracts consistent with departmental and university policies and procedures. Review, negotiate and approve performance and service-related contracts.
    • Build and maintain relationships across campus and engage with various stakeholder groups to enhance and coordinate student life. Represent Campus Life on the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT) and the Operations and Services Leadership Team, and serve on/lead several university wide committees.
  • Minimum Qualifications
    • Eight to ten years of experience in student activities, leadership development, fraternity/sorority life, college union or related area with senior management or progressive levels of responsibilities.
    • Master's degree required. Preferred areas of specialization include: Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling or other related fields.
    • Significant experience as an innovative leader managing personnel, budgeting and finance, assessing programs and services, professional development, and success in creating environments that enhance students' academic and personal learning and success through co-curricular involvement.
    • Possess knowledge and experience in developing policies related to student organizations, ensuring alignment with university standards and enhancing the effectiveness of these groups.
    • Demonstrated experience in program development, including learning/program outcomes and contract negotiations with outside vendors, speakers, and programming groups.
    • Experience with student organization advising, training, travel, and financial management.
    • Experience supervising senior professional staff
    • Experience with national or local Greek letter organizations and a deep understanding of supporting the fraternity and sorority systems, including their unique needs, as well as risk management and harm reduction practices and policies within the profession.
  • Minimum Competencies
    • Demonstrated record of building teams and partnerships with colleagues and key stakeholder groups to accomplish goals;
    • Experience designing programs for and with diverse student and employee populations;
    • Strong communication and interpersonal competencies that demonstrate intelligence and integrity; and a commitment to exemplary customer service and sustainability.
    • Demonstrated ability to function effectively in high-paced work environments.
    • Proven competence in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.
    • Budget and fiscal management;
    • Outstanding written, public speaking and interpersonal communications skills;
    • Collaborative and diplomatic relationship style; promotes respect and practice of civility in the workplace;
    • Proven experience working collaboratively and effectively with individuals from a variety of cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds;
    • Commitment to inclusion, diversity and social justice;
    • Effective supervision of professional staff
  • Preferred Qualifications
    • PhD, EdD, or other terminal degree in higher education, business, student affairs administration, or other related field.
    • Certifications in leadership and/or harm reduction initiatives (e.g. ASTP, Strengths, Mental Health First-Aid, etc.)
    • Understanding of educational environments at highly selective institutions like Northwestern.
    • Ability to function effectively in a decentralized, research-intensive University environment
  • Preferred Competencies
    • Previous experience leading and implementing a strategic vision for a department.
    • Skills in counseling, crisis management, conflict resolution.

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