Associate Director, Student Life

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Associate Director, Student Life
Position Number 1136
Posting Number F2341
Position Type Administrative and Professional Faculty
Position Status Full Time
College/Division Student Life and Involvement
Department 300194 - Student Activities and Involvement
Pay Rate Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount $73,500 – $76,500
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The Division of Student Affairs includes University Career Center, Center for Multicultural Student Services, Community Service-Learning, Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Disability Services, Student Accountability & Restorative Practices, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression, Health Promotion, Orientation, Residence Life, Student Life, University Health Center, University Recreation. The division is an integral part of the campus community and works collaboratively with the other divisions of the university in supporting the mission, vision, and values of the university. Successful candidates will embody the values of Student Affairs at James Madison University and will infuse these values in their day-to-day practice.
Student Affairs Values
  • Focusing on Students
  • Leading Courageously
  • Transcending Boundaries
  • Creating Belonging
  • Embracing Innovation and Change
  • Honoring and Valuing Our Staff
  • Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


The Department of Student Life at James Madison University is currently seeking applicants for the Associate Director for Student Life. This position reports to the Director for Student Life.
The Department of Student Life is committed to, and accountable for, advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all of its forms. We foster belonging through the personal growth and development of an engaged citizenry by providing inclusive experiences and spaces.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision: Directly supervises the Assistant Director of Off Campus Life, Assistant Director of Campus Programming, and Assistant Director of Student Leadership Development. Assists the Director in providing strategic leadership for supervisory areas.
Program Oversight: Support the development of all programs that are offered to the JMU student body in a wide array of applications including leadership programs, the administration of over 350 University recognized clubs and organizations and their programs, major campus-wide concerts and programs offered through the University Program Board, transitional and basic needs programming, and staff driven programming. Serve as co-chairperson for Weeks of Welcome. Serve as the co-chairperson for the Student Life Advisory Board. Support implementation of Adam’s Law compliance.
Service Delivery: Oversee the development of new and enhanced support services or offerings. Including but limited to maintenance and usage of the Be Involved plat, form, review and development of policy, support managing the student organization accountability process, signing of agreements, coordinating the creation and improvement of large, campus-wide programs, and expansion of Explore Madison.
Risk and Crisis Management: Be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that relate to its respective responsibilities and that pose potential legal obligations, limitations, risks, and liabilities to the institution as a whole. Ability to identify, assess, evaluate, mitigate, and work to control risk. Be familiar with student safety issues, the campus partners who work to prevent them, and research-supported strategies for addressing them. Ability to use situational awareness, adaptability, decisiveness, and clear communication to manage potential crisis.
Assessment: Work with direct reports to develop and implement ongoing assessment efforts for supervisory areas with the expressed purpose of measuring attainment of objectives and program improvement. Assessment should ascertain needs, participations and non-participation demographics, participant satisfaction, and accomplishment of stated goals and learning objectives. Assessment results should inform resource allocation, program improvement, and marketing processes.
Marketing: Ensure direct report areas are using various marketing mediums and strategies to disseminate information. Assist with the maintenance of websites.
Resource Management: Coordinate with supervisory areas staff to maintain all office budgets, ensure appropriate and effective use of available resources, and assist in the annual budget development process.
Collaboration: Proactively develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all departments across Student Affairs as well as other stakeholders where such relationships would promote efficiency/effectiveness in fulfilling the department and divisional mission.
Committee Work: Serve on department and university committees. Actively participate in accomplishing established goals and objectives.
Professional Development: Accomplish a minimum of 20 hours of professional development, attend departmental professional development training, participate in staff retreats and other job-related training. Effectively utilize conferences and other professional development opportunities as tools for staying current in the field of higher education. Support all staff in increasing their capabilities to contribute through departmental training and professional development.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Master’s degree with at least 5 years work experience in a higher education leadership programming setting, or similar environment.
  • Experience supervising full-time employees
  • Experience managing student staff or volunteers
  • Knowledgeable of highly complex, programs (I.e. concerts, lectures, fairs)
  • Skilled in advising and supporting students in the development of their leadership skills
  • Knowledge of off campus living support and basic needs resources
  • Commitment to student development
  • Record of commitment to inclusiveness
  • Experience utilizing data to drive decision-making
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of constituents


Preferred:
  • Skilled using different techniques to teach and engage students in a higher education environment
  • Knowledgeable in basic marketing skills, social media platforms, recruitment techniques, and supervisory skills.
  • Knowledgeable in multiple leadership theories and models.
  • Be current on research and trends in the field of leadership studies. and campus activities
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 11/06/2023
Beginning Review Date 12/05/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 02/12/2024
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. 
 
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. 
 
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required 3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15865
Additional Posting Information
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

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