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Job Offer: Director, Student Activities:Job description:
Director, Student ActivitiesWho we areWhy Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the world's first quantum computer on a university campus. The Rensselaer Union includes the Rensselaer Student Union, a building at the corner of Sage Avenue and 15th street, containing meeting rooms, businesses, dining, and social spaces. The Rensselaer Student Union is a place to study and attend special events or visit the RPI Bookstore or the Clubhouse Pub. For more information, see With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! Job Summary The Director, Student Activities develops and directs comprehensive student involvement and activities programs that inspire school spirit, amplify the RPI student practice, and support the unique student-staff partnership that characterizes the operation of the Rensselaer Union. This includes employing best practices in facilitating student's personal and professional development, creating opportunities for developmental growth, strengthening student clubs (including student government and class councils), and contributing to student recruitment and retention in support of the enrollment, graduation, and student success of both undergraduate and graduate students. Advise student leaders and organization representatives in their development and execution of events, activities, and programs, including; financial planning, safety, and licapability/risk compliance in collaboration with the office of risk management. Minimum Qualifications » Bachelor's Degree » Five (5) or more years of practice with finance and budgeting, student counseling, and event planning significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered. Preferred Qualifications » Master's Degree in in Student Affairs, College/Student Personnel or related field » Valid US driver license and the capability to operate a 14 passenger (or less) van Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities » capability to work with multiple stakeholder groups in a fast-paced collaborative environment » capability to work independently, take initiative and manage a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously, with impeccable attention to detail » Superior written and verbal communication expertise, including public speaking » Thorough expertise of student development theories and their application to students at a highly selective technological research university » practice with assessment and strategic planning » Demonstrated practice in setting priorities, delegating, and coordinating complex tasks with attention to divisional and institution goals » Demonstrated excellent leadership abilities expertise, especially the capability to establish standards of quality, to communicate those standards clearly, and to assess personnel located on those standards » Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion » Demonstrated effective conflict resolution expertise » Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication expertise » Planning, organizing and effective time management expertise » capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives » capability to anticipate and solve problems Shift Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required TravelOccasional overnight travel may be required (10% or less) Driving Driving a passenger van seating 14 or fewer Starting income/Rate Expected hiring range: $75,000- $90,000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. Application instructions Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu Job Posted Date Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Total Compensation and Benefits Information Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. 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