Anna Maria College Hiring for Director of Student Activities at Paxton, MA Full Time

Department: Student Affairs

Position Definition:

Anna Maria College is currently seeking an innovative and creative partner to fill the position of Director of Student Activities.  This role will be a champion to foster a campus community that is conducive to all aspects of student development including academic, social, spiritual, cultural, and physical dimensions. The Director is responsible for developing an activities operation which is reflective of the College’s mission as a Roman Catholic liberal arts institution.

• Coordinate all activities and events ensuring a robust calendar of events that appeal to all students.
• Coordinate and oversees initiatives such as; student events, holiday dinner, student awards night, Spring Week and Family & Friends Weekend.
• Supervise the Program Coordinator and Work-Study students assigned to Student Affairs.
• Support and assist the programming efforts of other offices within Student Affairs.
• Serve as a resource all active for student organizations, provides support and training for organization advisors.
• Monitor all expenditures for college activities and assess budget needs.
• Serve as advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA).
• Work to support commuter students through programming and tailored events.
• Create signature programs and events that will be cornerstones of the College’s annual calendar of events.
• Gather and maintain information for the Campus Leaders List, Master Activities Calendar and updates the Program Planning Guide and appropriate sections of the Student Handbook, Family Guide and New Student Guide.
• Serve as a member of the new student orientation committee.

CONTACTS:

• Regularly serves on a variety of campus committees, and other ad-hoc committees as assigned.
• Maintains active membership in a variety of professional organizations to stay abreast of developments and innovations in the field of Student Activities.
• Interacts regularly with a variety of student committees and groups, students, staff, administrators, parents, agents, vendors, and performers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience heavily involved in planning and executing student activities.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to utilize different methods of delivering information.
• Evenings and weekends required.

Anna Maria College is an equal opportunity employer.