Assistant Director Student Development and Student Experience
- Indianapolis
- Full time
- Posted
Location: Downtown Indianapolis Campus
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: E-1
Salary Range: $45,000/annually
Reports To: Director Student Life, Development, and Leadership
Who We Are:
We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”
Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.
About the Role:
The Assistant Director of Student Development and Student Experience is responsible for fostering student leadership development and enhancing virtual engagement opportunities for students. This position oversees the creation and implementation of leadership initiatives and online programming to support student success. Additionally, the role includes supervising work-study students and interns, ensuring meaningful professional development experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Leadership Programming:
● Develop and implement leadership programs and workshops that cater to diverse student needs and interests.
● Facilitate a leadership certificate program or similar initiatives to engage students in personal and professional growth.
● Identify and provide resources for students to explore and strengthen their leadership potential.
● Coordinate application processes and facilitate trips for college-wide leadership opportunities.
Online Student Engagement and Programming
● Plan and execute online and hybrid events that foster engagement and a sense of community among remote and on-campus students.
● Utilize virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, social media) to create interactive and accessible programming.
● Collaborate with other departments to develop initiatives that support online students' mental health and well-being.
● Create programs and initiatives that promote inclusion, equity, and a sense of belonging for all students, including historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
● Serve as a resource and advocate for students navigating campus life, providing support and referrals to campus services as needed.
● Monitor and assess online engagement metrics to refine virtual programming strategies.
Supervision of Work-Study Students and Interns:
● Recruit, hire, train, and supervise work-study students and interns, providing ongoing feedback and mentorship.
● Assign tasks and projects aligned with leadership and engagement goals, ensuring clear expectations and accountability.
● Create professional development opportunities for work-study students and interns, including skill-building sessions and reflective evaluations.
Program Development and Assessment:
● Develop a calendar of leadership and engagement programs that cater to diverse student needs and interests including coordinating logistics, including budgeting, and risk management for leadership initiatives.
● Assess program outcomes through surveys,and data analysis to measure impact and guide future improvements of all student life programs.
● Compile data and generate reports to assess the impact of student life initiatives and inform decision-making.
● Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in student life programs, services, and office operations.
Collaboration and Outreach:
● Work with campus partners to integrate leadership and online engagement efforts with academic and support services.
● Build relationships with community organizations to create additional leadership opportunities for students.
● Serve as the primary liaison to all campus sites, working in collaboration with the Director to ensure consistent leadership development and student engagement across locations.
● Serve on college committees to advocate for leadership development and online engagement as priorities.
Culture & Community:
● Ensure all leadership and online engagement programs are accessible and represent the college’s variety of student backgrounds.
● Promote an environment where all students feel empowered to participate and lead.
Education Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., in student affairs, higher education, leadership development, or a related field).
● Competencies, Skills & Experience:
- Proven ability to effectively motivate and guide/advise others in how to develop their leadership potential.
- Demonstrated and validated ability to transform abstract concepts into tangible initiatives
- Skilled at influencing others via mentorship and role modeling professional behaviors and conduct.
- Prior experience demonstrating the above competencies and skills in a higher education environment while not required would be beneficial.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable mode of transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Extensive training and/or formal education focused on developing the previously outlined competencies and skills (e.g., a Master’s in Student Affairs or Higher Education).
● Utilization of the previously outlined competencies and skills in a community college. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
● Proven ability to effectively engage with others, assess situations, and execute on defined deliverables.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
● Knowledge of risk management practices related to student activities and events.
● Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for programs and events.
Physical Demands:
● Ability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
● Willingness to work in both on-campus and virtual settings.
Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
ĢƵios is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, ĢƵios does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Job ID: JR0000106575