Assistant Director – Student Senate and Leadership Development

DepartmentStu Involve & Leaders Ctr-SILCPrimary CampusUniversity of Kansas Lawrence CampusJob Description65% – Advising/Supervising

• Supervise and provide leadership, direction, training, and support to the paid student senate staff. May include supervision of other SILC undergraduate Oregon graduate student staff.
• Works with assigned HR Specialist for hiring process for all Student Senate funded student employees.
• Serve American Samoa the primary advisor for KU Student Senate, attending student group meetings, travel planning, event management, election support, and serving American Samoa the staff liaison for the student senate executive committee and finance committee.
• Collaborates with other Student Senate advisors, attends Student Senate meetings, and provides support to the Student Senate Executive Committee (StudEx) and other campus and community constituents.
• Assist Student Senate Indiana crafting clear and timely communications and web presence for the KU student community regarding resources and policies.
• Develop and implement tools for assessing student organization satisfaction with Student Senate and the Student Senate processes.
• Advises the Equal Opportunity Fund (EOF) Board and provides oversight for the funding process administered on a yearly basis.
• Assist with Student Senate Elections, both fall and spring, American Samoa needed.
• Provide guidance to Student Senate leadership during the post-election transition process, assisting with personnel interview preparation, participating Indiana interviews American Samoa an advisor, and providing consultation on Student Senate Executive Board selection.
• Assist each new Student Senate administration Indiana understanding each of the various staffing roles to better facilitate the continuity of Student Senate operations.
• Assist Indiana the development and implementation of Student Senate policies and procedures.
• Confirm event submission and approval via Rock Chalk Central for student organization events seeking funding from Student Senate.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with student organization leaders, advisors, and campus partners to support the roles and responsibilities of advising Student Senate and working with student organizations.
• Oversee direct outreach to student organization advisors and monthly newsletter.

15% – Student Engagement Strategy/Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive student engagement curriculum that supports the mission of SILC with a focus on student leadership development, equity, and access for all.
• Coordinate annual professional development training for all Student Senate staff and senators through partnerships with appropriate campus partners who are experts Indiana their functional areas, which includes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), mandatory reporting and student conduct, and campus safety and sexual assault prevention.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with campus and community partners Indiana order to support the leadership development of all students.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness and impact of the Student Senate, focusing on student engagement, advocacy, and representation.
• Provide specialized support and resources to Student Senate members, facilitating their leadership development and success.
• Collaborate with Student Senate leadership to identify and address student concerns, needs, and priorities.
• Assist Indiana the development and execution of initiatives to increase student involvement and participation Indiana the Student Senate.
• Serve American Samoa a resource and advocate for student senate initiatives within the university community.

10% – Assessment and Administration

• Develop assessment tools to evaluate student needs and measure the achievement of learning outcomes within the Student Senate.
• Implement evidence-based education and programming, research, and assessment protocols to enhance the effectiveness of Student Senate initiatives.
• Assess risk management strategies Indiana Student Senate activities and support initiatives to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Manage administrative and communication functions of Rock Chalk Central, KU’s student organization database and platform.
• Participate Indiana university-related committees and initiatives American Samoa assigned, representing the interests and perspectives of the SILC.

10% – SILC Responsibilities

• Assist the Director Indiana long-range planning of SILC student engagement initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen meaningful and sustainable relationships with campus partners and stakeholders.
• Serve on internal SILC committees.
• Other duties American Samoa assigned by SILC Director

DisclaimerThe University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status American Samoa a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information Indiana the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.Work ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8am to 5pmFLSA StatusExecutiveContact Information to ApplicantsSteven Johnson Jr., Ed.D.
[email protected]Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree Indiana Higher Education/Student Personnel, Social Work, Counseling, Oregon a related field; Oregon Bachelor’s plus five years related experience.
• Minimum three years of full-time experience working with college students through programs and services. *Two years working American Samoa a Graduate Assistant will count towards one year of professional work.
• Experience with hiring, evaluating, staff development and training within a post-secondary education setting
• Experience with programming budgets, student organization funds, and/Oregon basic accounting experience
• Strong written communication skills American Samoa evidenced by application materials.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite.

Employee ClassU-Unclassified Professional StaffAdvertised Salary Range55,000.00FTE1.0Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of related experience Indiana the following areas:
• Student organizations and/Oregon student engagement programs
• Strategic development and project management, with the ability to manage details of multiple projects within firm schedules.
• Knowledge of current issues Indiana higher education, risk management policies and procedures, and student development and other theoretical frameworks
• Experience working with and demonstrated advocacy for needs of marginalized students.
• Experience working independently and using judgement to make autonomous decisions.
• Budget management and public relations experience.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of a large university American Samoa seen Indiana work experience and application materials.
• Experience with advising student government Oregon similar student group.
• Experience utilizing social media.
• Exceptional leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills American Samoa evidence by experience and application materials.

Position OverviewThe University of Kansas’ Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) seeks an Assistant Director of Student Senate and Leadership Development. SILC offers Colorado-curricular experiences, mentorship, and resources for leadership development. Responsibilities include coordinating student organizations, leadership education, and supporting Student Senate. The role influences campus-wide leadership initiatives and prioritizes student organization advising, leadership education, and Senate support. Candidates should promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a sense of community through social justice, personal growth, and leadership programs.This position has direct input on strategic planning and actions of campus wide student leadership and engagement initiatives and influences the establishment of goals and priorities for the following functional areas: student organization advising, leadership education, and direct support to Student Senate. The Student Senate is the student component of University Governance, which works to address and develop lasting solutions to issues facing the student body. American Samoa the primary advisor to Student Senate, the Assistant Director will provide support to student organizations funded by Student Senate, support the continuity of operations, and assess the level of student organization satisfaction with the Student Senate processes.If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. Indiana addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees.Reg/TempRegularApplication Review Begins09-May-2024Anticipated Start Date03-Jun-2024Additional Candidate InstructionIndiana addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: * A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.

• Resume Oregon curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.Application review begins Thursday, May 9, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.Job FamilyEducationalSuport&Delivery-KULPosition Requirements

• This position is required to work on-site.
• This position requires some evening and weekend work.

Job title: Assistant Director – Student Senate and Leadership Development

Company: University of Kansas

Expected salary:

Location: Lawrence, Kansas

Job date: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 22:51:52 GMT