Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director, the Assistant Director of Student Involvement is
responsible for providing support to student media groups (newspaper, radio station and
yearbook) and multicultural registered student organizations specifically; supports the
office’s leadership programming generally; and implements and supports major OSI events
and late-night programming.
The Assistant Director in collaboration with the Student Government Association, advises
and supports a variety of social media outlets, including The Spire student newspaper,
WCHC student radio station, and the Purple Patcher yearbook.
The assistant director is responsible for liaising with campus partners and key stakeholders;
student and club advising; event management; space management; budget management;
risk management; marketing and communications; and assessment.
The assistant director must demonstrate an ability to deliver high quality work; work
effectively as part of a team; maintain a commitment to holistic student development; have
strong interpersonal and communication skills; and be able to foster strong relationships with
campus partners. The assistant director must also demonstrate an ability to approach their
work in a manner consistent with the College’s identity as a Jesuit, Catholic, liberal arts
college in a residential setting.
Major Areas of Responsibility

Subject Matter Expertise

• Serves as the office’s expert in the areas of student-supported media. Additionally,

works to support the office’s leadership programming, major events, and late-night
programming with a specific focus on supporting the Multicultural Student Organizations.

o Student-supported media

• Serves as the business contact for student-supported media, including the

student newspaper, yearbook, and radio station

• Liaises with their faculty advisors to ensure compliance with college

expectations and federal regulations

• Works the Associate Director of OSI, faculty and staff advisors, to provide

appropriate training and maintains relevant documentation
o Major Multicultural Student Organization events and weekend late-night

programming

• Works with the SGA recognized multicultural student organizations to plan

and implement significant events (i.e., fashion shows, festivals, and

performances).

• Works with the Assistant Dean/Director and other staff in OSI to plan and

implement major events and late-night programming

Supervision

• Shares supervision and support of student workers and interns as relevant and

appropriate.

Campus Collaborations

• Collaborate with key campus stakeholders, including but not limited to staff in Division of

Student Development and the Division of Justice, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Strategic Planning / Assessment

• Utilize data and feedback to drive change and sustain standard practices
• Develop and execute annual goals and annual assessment plans
• Recommends and implements changes based on best practices and benchmarking

Event Management

• Collaborates with the appropriate campus partners to plan and implement both small-

and large-scale, and virtual and in-person, events, including Hospitality Services,

Facilities, ITS, etc.

• Utilizes EMS and CampusGroups to manage and promote events.
• Ensures that student club-sponsored events adhere to the College’s policies and

procedures.

Marketing

• Develops marketing guidelines and trainings for RSOs, including on-campus outreach,

community communications, and social media usage

• Works with others in OSI to market relevant materials, including social media usage

Risk Management

• Coordinates overall risk management activities and prevention for the RSO Program,

including identifying and liaising with individuals designated as campus subject matter
experts in specific areas of risk.

Budget Management

• Monitors RSO budget status and ensures business processes are established, followed,

and maintained

• Works with others in OSI to ensure adherence to good budgeting practices

Student Advising and Mentorship

• Advise and mentor student leaders, providing appropriate feedback and maintaining

group morale

Office Leadership

• Work with others in OSI to contribute to a culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Support OSI efforts and priorities
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters degree is strongly preferred or 1-2 years of

progressive experience in student activities, student leadership, student development, or a

closely related field a.

• A desire to work in a fast-paced; diverse and vibrant global institution is essential.
• An understanding of and appreciation for student development in a Jesuit Catholic context

and a passion for working with students.

• Must be able to work collaboratively, independently and be able to make sound decisions

independently.

• Must be self-motivated, able to operate independently and reach effective decisions.
• Demonstrate intercultural, diversity and inclusion competencies and a commitment to

working with diverse populations.

• Must be available for some night and weekend work.
• Proficient in all Microsoft suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

Core Competencies

• Effective Supervision
• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Dependability & Flexibility
• Service Oriented
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
• Proficient Problem Solving
• Understands Risk Management
• Excellent Innovation/Creativity
• Strong Teamwork & Team Facilitation
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Understands, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups

while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Please refer the Job description for details