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Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)!

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement has authority over the leadership, strategic planning, administrative  oversight, and development of two key areas of student engagement: Student Activities and the Sorority/Fraternity  Community. This position directs a comprehensive student activities/co-curricular opportunity by developing, executing,  and assessing a diverse schedule of entertaining and educational engagement initiatives throughout the academic year.  The position strategically plans, assesses, and develops new opportunities of engagement for students and has the authority to adjust co-curricular offerings as needed. Additionally, this position has authority over and manages the strategic direction for all initiatives within the Sorority and Fraternity community. This position is also responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and success of campus and divisional goals of student activities and sorority/fraternity life. This position creates dynamic, accessible student-centered opportunities of engagement that positively affects 
retention of our student population. As an emerging university, student engagement is constantly evolving, and this position is responsible for the advancement strategic direction of involvement practices. This position is worked primarily on campus and requires frequent evening and weekend hours balanced by a flexible work schedule. 

Who We Are:

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here: https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs.

The city, which was recently ranked as the number two Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2022, known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song “America the Beautiful” and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities. Find out more about living in Colorado Springs through the Visit Colorado Springs page: https://www.visitcos.com/.

Job Duties:

Student Activities and Collaborations

• Lead long- and short-term strategic visioning and planning for student engagement, advocate for departmental needs and resources to support student engagement
• Direct and manage large-scale, traditional events and functions on campus, including, butnot limited to, Clyde’s Kickoff, Disorientation Week, Homecoming Weekend, Winter Welcome Week, Commuter Appreciation Week, and other related co-sponsored events
• Manage the planning, operations, execution, assessment, and promotion of events and initiatives that support and enhance the experience of commuter students, as commuter students are the majority student population at UCCS
• Lead all collaboration efforts with students, administrators, faculty and staff to identify academic and DEI-focused events and initiatives throughout campus in an effort to engage students building awareness and deepening understanding of, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Identify and engage Student Life in partnerships with other campus departments that contribute to the overall student engagement experience
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of University Center Operations to develop student union late night engagement opportunities in Clyde’s Campus Pub, UC Game room, and other meeting spaces
• Develop strategic thematic co-curricular opportunities and points of engagement during certain times of the year that provide out-of-state, first year students with engagement opportunities in order to foster a positive experience and strengthen out-of-state student retention
• Co-Chair the annual Significant Speaker event planning committee, as well as set the vision, lead the planning and oversee all logistical aspects of event
• Provide intentional, ongoing co-curricular engagement for the UCCS post-traditional student population

Co-Curricular Pathway Management and Engagement Promotions

•  Provide leadership, vision and strategic planning toward the development of co-curricular channels and opportunities, and its methods of engaging students in traditional and non-traditional ways
• Direct all aspects of the Clyde’s 5 Co-curricular pathways initiative through oversight, promotion and assessment of all domains and items within each domain for reporting and recognition purposes
• Provide timely updating and maintenance of the Student Activities calendar, event posts in Mountain Lion Connect, the Student Life engagement platform, text messaging, social media, bulletin boards, permanent signage, and othercampus advertising outlets
• Review all marketing, advertisements, and promotion materials in advance of posting, publishing, and distributing—ensuring accuracy and professional presentation of all Student Life communications and promotions
• Oversee the department’s text messaging system, and seek out other opportunities to promote engagement to students and staff.

Sorority & Fraternity Life

• Lead long- and short-term strategic visioning and planning for sororities and fraternities, with best practices and current trends.
• Interprets and evaluates pertinent policies and procedures for Greek affiliated organizations and guides new groups through the development/recognition process.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with local advisors and chapter headquarters in order to provide joint and aligned support for our student organizations
• Provide advisement, guidance, and support for the primary councils at UCCS: President’s Council. Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and multicultural Greek council(s)
• Lead and direct all FSL-related education and outreach initiatives to include, but not limited to, Greekend, Greek Awards, Meet the Greeks, New Member Conference, President’s Dinner and other community initiatives
• Develop channels for sorority and fraternity organizations in developing partnerships with other university stakeholders, departments and staff members
• Serve as the primary point of contact and investigator, in collaboration with the Dean of Students office, for intake of concerns related to sorority and fraternity conduct
• Develop and execute, with the support of each individual chapter, opportunities for continuing education, advocacy, and service that accomplishes the mission(s) of individual organizations, and helps build awareness within the college community
• Direct all recruitment activities, advisement, scheduling and support

Student Life Assessment and Student Retention

• Direct and lead assessment and benchmarking initiatives for Student Activities
• Establish student learning outcomes for all campus traditions and events, as well as assess the impact of outcomes on student development
• Lead post-event assessments to ensure student engagement channels are meeting needs of students and meeting the goals and expectations of the department
• Align programming with the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Standards
• Compose and publish monthly assessment reports including both quantitative and qualitative assessment of activities and the Sorority/Fraternity community.

General Student Engagement and Student Life duties

• Serve as a member of the Department of Student Life leadership team, overseeing operations, functions, and development of student engagement.
• Ensure that campus activities represent goals and values of the campus.
• Provide timely communication (e-mail, phone, social media, face-to-face, and meetings) ·
• Serve as the Student Life representative on the Campus Programming Team
• Schedule and participate in weekly event scheduling and logistics meetings with Event Services
• Actively participate in all University Center and Student Engagement meetings
• Serve on divisional and campus-wide committees as assigned

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:

To be successful in this position, the employee will need the following:

• Embodies a mature and humble attitude, embracing a student-focused approach, and able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students
• Experience in advising/mentoring college students
• Knowledgeable about sorority and fraternity practices, policies, and guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Dedication to strong customer service, timely communication, and general positive attitude
• Ability to multitask, work independently, coordinate detailed projects and events, and supervise students in a fast[1]paced working environment
• Commitment to solution-focused decision making, teamwork, and positive student outcomes; ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to adapt well to unexpected situations and reprioritize work according to changing circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, collegially, and cooperatively
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to plan and facilitate trainings, events, and public presentations

Work Location: On-site

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Tentative Search Timeline: 

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by 6/2/2023. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of 6/12/2023 to 6/16/2023.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of 6/23/2023 to 6/27/2023.
• The potential employee start date is 7/15/2023.

Special Instructions to Applicants: - Applications submitted by June 2nd, 2023 will receive full consideration. - Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 29893). - Official transcripts will be required upon hire. - Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. 

If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.    

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials

Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials in the following way: 

1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time.

2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.