The Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development leads co-curricular student life by ensuring community engagement, leadership development, and abundant opportunities for students to find their passion, connect, and develop competence. The Associate Director begins this work with students by coordinating aspects of the New Student Orientation program. Further, the incumbent ensures a robust complement of leadership programs aligning with the College's Student Leadership Development Model. By advising Student Government ( SGA ), the incumbent provides members with the training necessary to lead and advocate successfully. Additionally, the Associate Director provides oversight of student funding, student organizations, and the Campus Center.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in educational administration, higher education, or student affairs, and 5 or more years of professional work experience in student affairs, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience working with diverse populations and a demonstrated understanding of the issues faced by students who are members of diverse identity groups that comprise our campus population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current student development theory, current leadership development theory, and leadership program planning.
• Evidenced ability to supervise staff and student employees.
• Experience with program planning and event management, as well as campus center management and club and organization advising.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Press.
• General knowledge of program presentation technology (sound & lights, etc.).
• Evidence of strong interpersonal communication & writing skills.
• Individual commitment and dedication to serving as a leader in an inclusive community which strives to provide an equitable and engaging experience for all students.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to student development.
• Experience working as part of group and a proven team player.

Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Demands
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement
Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700 undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23% of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Posting Date: 02/28/2018
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206
Contact Email: hr@wheatoncollege.edu
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1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

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1. List of References

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