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Director Of Student Engagement & Student Union

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The Director of Student Engagement & Student Union serves as a member of the Leadership Team in the Division of Student Affairs and is directly responsible for the oversight, supervision, development, coordination, assessment, and strategic growth of a comprehensive co-curricular student engagement and student activities program designed to address the social and developmental needs of students on the ERAU-Prescott Campus. The Department of Student Engagement & Student Union is responsible for fall and spring Orientation programs, Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), advising of student groups, campus-wide student events, Fraternity and Sorority Life, student leadership programs, and Parent and Family Programs. The Director also oversees the daily and functional operations of the Student Union. The Director supervises two Assistant Directors as well as student staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluation.

This is a full-time, twelve month, exempt position.

Duties:

• Administrative Oversight
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Orientation Programs
• Student Leadership Development
• Student Union Operations
• Additional Support to the Division of Student Affairs, Campus, and University

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise two full-time, master's-level professional staff.

Directly and indirectly supervise over 60 paraprofessional staff, including Orientation Leaders (OLs) and student employees.

Long hours, evening, and weekend hours may be required. Travel is minimal and typically related to a conference.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309941. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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