27739BR
Stu Involve & Leaders Ctr-SILC
Position Overview
The University of Kansas' Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) seeks an Assistant Director of Student Senate and Leadership Development. SILC offers co-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 KU's culture 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. As 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. In 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.
Job Description
65% - Advising/Supervising
- Supervise and provide leadership, direction, training, and support to the paid student senate staff. May include supervision of other SILC undergraduate or graduate student staff.
- Works with assigned HR Specialist for hiring process for all Student Senate funded student employees.
- Serve as the primary advisor for KU Student Senate, attending student group meetings, travel planning, event management, election support, and serving as 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 in 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, as needed.
- Provide guidance to Student Senate leadership during the post-election transition process, assisting with personnel interview preparation, participating in interviews as an advisor, and providing consultation on Student Senate Executive Board selection.
- Assist each new Student Senate administration in understanding each of the various staffing roles to better facilitate the continuity of Student Senate operations.
- Assist in 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.
- 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 in their functional areas, which includes mandatory reporting and student conduct, and campus safety and sexual assault prevention.
- Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with campus and community partners in 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 in the development and execution of initiatives to increase student involvement and participation in the Student Senate.
- Serve as a resource and advocate for student senate initiatives within the university community.
- 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 in 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 in university-related committees and initiatives as assigned, representing the interests and perspectives of the SILC.
- Assist the Director in 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 as assigned by SILC Director
Position Requirements
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
Steven Johnson Jr., Ed.D.
[email protected]
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
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.
Advertised Salary Range
55,000.00
Application Review Begins
09-May-2024
Anticipated Start Date
03-Jun-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm
Job Family
EducationalSuport&Delivery-KUL
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in 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, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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