Assistant Director, Programs and Traditions

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director, Programs and Traditions - Boca Raton, FL

Summary of Responsibilities:

Administration and Supervision

This team member will provide support to the Student Activities and Involvement Office and the overall function of the Division of Student Affairs. Essential responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned student employees and interns.

• Recruit for, supervise, train and evaluate the Street Team for heritage months programming and Identity recognition days Ambassadors.

• Assist in the development and advisement of multicultural Registered Student Organizations.

• Track student engagement data, collect key performance indicators, create areas specific goals, and assist with the end of the year report.

• Stay current on best/common practices related to campus activities and overall student experience.

• Collaborates with other divisional departments to promote the development of programs and events aimed at celebrating heritage months and identity recognition days and creating a sense of belonging.

• Assist the Student Activities and Involvement office with signature events.

• Participate in institutional, divisional, and department-wide events as required.

• Work closely with the assessment team in order to continuously review, assess, and improve all programs.

Student Government Advising

• Advise Student Government programming branches, including but not limited to weekly events and Student Government signature programs

• Participate in the hiring, selection, confirmation, training, and evaluation of the Director, Associate Director, and Event chairs.

• Assist with the management of A&S related budgets, including developing budget proposals, while engaging in budget review and monitoring processes.

• Provide on-site support at student government events which take place at night and on weekends.

• Performing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service  

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php  

• Sick Leave Pool Program 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf   

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php  

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

Salary:

$50,000 per year
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Student Affairs: Homecoming/Program Board

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. with some nights and weekends

Application Deadline:

2024-05-13

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711