ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Position #FY13-72
February 1, 2013
HIRING UNIT: OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
TITLE/RANK: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT DIRECTOR
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: In the search for a Student Involvement Director, the Office of Student Affairs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader who will build on SIUE’s strengths and advance its mission with fresh vision and energy. The Director is responsible for providing effective leadership, establishing short and long term goals and objectives of the Kimmel Leadership Center which provides development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of comprehensive educational, co-curricular and support services. The Director provides overall supervision and direction including but not limited to more than 200 student organizations and focuses on areas including: Student Leadership Development, student organizational development, Greek Life, Student Government, Campus Life, Student Legal Services Program, and Civic & Social Justice Engagement. The Director is responsible for advising and mentoring students, faculty, and staff for the purpose of improving and enhancing campus life. The Director is responsible for establishing, managing budgets and fiscal authority for accounts totaling over one million dollars. A staff of 10 report to this position, five of which are under its direct authority.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
•Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or closely related field.
•Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
•Five years of progressive administrative experience including supervisory and budget experience.
•Experience in areas regarding Campus Activities, Program Planning and Leadership Development.
•Knowledge in Greek Programs and Civic and Social Justice programs preferred.
•Applicants are expected to be available evenings, weekends and special events.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Professional Staff, non-bargaining; 12-months beginning June 15, 2013
SALARY RANGE: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: State
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must submit a letter of interest outlining background, qualifications and vision for the position, a resume or curriculum vitae and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers (work and home/cell) of at least five professional references.
Documents should be sent to:
Maggie Medema, Office Support Associate
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Student Affairs
Campus Box 1058
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Electronic submissions are preferred. Please submit one PDF electronic file with requested materials to mrhynes@siue.edu.
Preference will be given to applications received by March 15, 2013. However, the search will continue until the position is filled.
For more information on Southern Illinois University, SIUE Student Affairs and the Kimmel Leadership Center:
http://www.siue.edu/studentaffairs
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, or sex in violation of Title VII. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
The SIUE ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT is available on-line at: www.siue.edu/securityreport/. The report contains safety and security information and crime statistics for the past three (3) calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, entitled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228.
