Assistant Director for Student Activities

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Job Description:

The Assistant Director is a full-time professional staff position responsible for overseeing departmental programs that promote student learning, development, community engagement, and overall student satisfaction and retention. This role provides direct supervision to the full-time Student Activities Coordinator and leads the planning, implementation, and assessment of campus-wide events and initiatives. Additionally, the Assistant Director advises student organizations in developing, executing, and evaluating their programs.

As an integral member of the Division of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director actively contributes to divisional goals and initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Student Activities, this 12-month position requires flexibility, including evening and weekend hours, to support student programs and campus events.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and assess co-curricular programs, events, and activities that foster student engagement and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive campus community.
• Collaborate with university departments—including Residence Life, Academic Affairs, Seton College, and Athletics—to deliver a diverse and comprehensive range of student programming.
• Supervise one full-time professional staff member and student support staff.
• Serve as the primary advisor to the Campus Activities Board (CAB), including oversight of a $100,000 annual budget.
• Provide guidance and support to 40+ student clubs and organizations in event planning, budget management, marketing, and program assessment.
• Serve as the direct advisor to the Junior Class within the Student Government Association.
• Review and process contracts, invoices, and purchase orders related to campus programming, working closely with the University’s Finance Division.
• Assist in coordinating major campus-wide events, including Phin Fest Student Involvement Fair, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Founders Day, and Senior Week.
• Oversee departmental leadership development initiatives such as Leadership Weekend, DREAM Weekend, and the PhinLeads Leadership Development Series.
• Maintain accurate records of program assessments, participation data, and event outcomes.
• Promote student programming, leadership opportunities, and events through multiple communication channels, including social media.
• Support the Dean of Students Office in planning and implementing New Student Orientation.
• Partner with the Campus Events Office to coordinate logistical needs such as catering, AV, IT, and custodial services for events.
• Foster a culture of student advocacy, diversity, inclusion, and engagement by mentoring and developing student leaders.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, one-on-one supervision sessions, in-service trainings, and assigned committees.
• Contribute as an active member of the Department of Student Activities and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Represent the department at Admissions Open Houses and Accepted Students Days.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Activities.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of progressive, professional experience within a college or university setting, specifically in Student Affairs, Campus Life, or Student Activities
• Demonstrated experience advising and mentoring a diverse student population
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners
• Strong knowledge of student development theory and current best practices in Student Affairs
• Experience supervising professional staff members
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds

The annual salary for this role is $65,000

• PTO and Sick days
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program