Assistant Director for Student Government

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now hiring an Assistant Director for Student Government in the Student Engagement & Student Union department at the Daytona Beach campus. The Assistant Director will support and develop student government leaders and programs that contribute to a vibrant campus life. This position will provide day-to-day advisement for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Student Government Association (SGA). Through a combination of advising, training, and experiential learning, students will be supported to develop leadership skills to provide an effective voice for students in campus life, as well as abilities to build and maintain strong, effective organizations. The Assistant Director is part of a collaborative team of professionals supporting student engagement across a wide range of areas that also include campus activities, orientation, fraternity & sorority life, and student organizations.

Responsibilities include the following:

Advising
Serve as the SGA Advisor and provide necessary guidance, mentoring, and support to the students elected to serve in the executive, legislative, and judicial roles in student government.  This includes the SGA Executive Board, Student Senate, Student Court, and Student Treasury. Co-advise the WIKD 102.5 student radio, Avion student newspaper, and Emergency Response team (ERT) divisions.

• Provide guidance and support to individual officers of the SGA through regular one-on-one meetings.
• Attend all Executive Board, Student Senate, Student Treasury, and SGA meetings.
• Provide support for the WIKD, AVION, and ERT division executive board meetings by attending regularly.
• Support good collaboration with Touch-N-Go, our campus activities board, and their staff advisor. 
• Advise the SGA in the creation and management of SGA auxiliaries, programs, and services.
• Support student self-governance and oversee the programs and procedures that assist the SGA in strategic planning, membership and officer transition, and organizational budget and forecasting. 

Programs & Events

• Training: Create and implement leadership development programs such as the SGA semester-based retreats, leadership transition, and other topics considered priorities by SGA leadership. Provide mentorship and coaching to support student skill development in areas including goal setting, budget management, cultural competency, problem-solving, and managing interpersonal relationships.
• Events: Support SGA members in planning and implementing events to collect student feedback, offer opportunities to connect with campus leaders, and foster a sense of community. Provide strong support to SGA members in the planning and execution of large-scale SGA-sponsored events.
• Awards: Plan an awards banquet for all levels of SGA officials.
• Elections: Support the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual SGA elections process.
• Attend and support SGA related student conferences throughout the year, as needed.
• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of student government events and meetings.

Collaboration & Communication

• Develop and sustain positive working relationships with co-advisors of the SGA divisions and other stakeholders through regular communication.
• Support the Student Engagement & Student Union department by participating in annual large-scale programs, such as Orientation, Homecoming Weekend, and Blue & Gold Week, the campus spirit week.  Fulfill other duties as assigned.
• Serve on the annual Student Leadership Summit planning committee.
• Collaborate with other campus departments by serving on university committees and/or by partnering on co-curricular programs that support community-building, wellness, and student success.
• Collaborate with student and department staff in maintaining the SGA webpages and social media accounts.

Assessment & Finance

• Maintain oversight for all contracts for services, activities, and programs that relate to the SGA.
• Collaborate with other staff to manage the fee-funded Student Government Association executive and legislative budgets of $2 million annually. 
• Conduct assessments to measure the effectiveness of SGA initiatives and programs. Evaluate learning outcomes, service goals, and student satisfaction.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus. 

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Ed Administration or related field.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of full-time experience in higher ed student affairs is required. Graduate experience within student affairs will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of student development, program coordination, student leader advisement, and effective leadership programming.
• Knowledge of issues, trends, policies and best practices relevant to student government.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours