Assistant Director of Student Engagement: Social Clubs and Student Activities Board, Student Engagem

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement will work closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in providing direction and leadership for Lipscomb’s Social Club system and Student Activities Board within the context of the University’s mission and the expansion and continued development of the Lipscomb Social Club system and Student Activities Board.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of Social Clubs:

• Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in providing direction and leadership for Lipscomb’s Social Club system within the context of the University’s mission


• Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in the expansion and continued development of the Lipscomb Social Club system


• Partner and work closely with the College of Entertainment and the Arts and the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement to ensure social club participation in the annual production of Singaram 


• Coordinates and collects assessment data associated with Social Club programs and highlights educational and learning outcomes; produces semesterly and annual reports


• Develops and assesses processes and changes regarding risk management


• Collaborate with campus partners to develop programming for Social Clubs and individual organizations


• Oversees administrative practices that service the Social Club community, such as data collection, roster management, and the creation of promotional materials


• Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in develop regular educational opportunities for the campus community regarding hazing prevention


• Ensure quality support and training are provided to Social Clubs


• Ensure quality consultation, support, and development are provided for Social Clubs officers regarding recognition, funding opportunities, club operations, and event planning


• Advise Social Clubs on leadership development, group dynamics, event management, and financial management


• Advises, counsels, guides, and coordinates Social Clubs in planning, advertising, resource management, and faculty/staff sponsor information


• Management of Presence, the software-based organization management system


• Serve as a liaison between Lipscomb faculty/staff and Greek Life


• Attend and facilitate bi-weekly meetings with the Inter Club Council 


• Assist the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement in managing Social Club processes including intake, new member orientation, leadership training, finances, retreats, and other functions regarding Social Clubs

Oversee the day-to-day operations of Student Activities Board:

• Hire, manage, and direct the Student Activities Boards student employees.


• Develop and implement events and activities produced by the SAB;


• Schedule and direct special programs, events, and activities both on and off campus.


• Work collaboratively with Nashville vendors to create opportunities for Lipscomb students to experience Nashville as an extension of Lipscomb’s campus.


• Develop campus-wide programming that supports belonging initiatives on campus in collaboration with Student Life.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required


•  1 year directly related to administration of student programs, support, or student life functions related to Greek Life, Student Involvement, Student Housing, or similar

Skills:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Maintain records and prepare reports


• Consistently meet scheduled deadlines


• Understand and follow oral and written directions


• Design digital and print assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar


• Work cooperatively with others


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others


• Provide orientation to large groups


• Adaptability in dynamic situations


• Ability to problem solve in a collaborative environment

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in work schedule with some nights, weekend, and/or irregular working hours

Physical Requirements:

Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and material is needed to perform the job satisfactorily