Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/6

Salary Range: $70,983- $81,251

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Reporting to the Director of Student Life, the Associate Director of Student Life and Services is responsible for creating a dynamic, robust campus life experience for all students.  The Associate Director of Student Life and Services creates activities, programs and resources that foster student community and a sense of belonging, learning and leadership development.  The Associate Director of Student Life and Services works closely with students, serving as the advisor for Campus Activities Board, Fraternities and Sororities and Graduate Student Government Association providing organization oversight, training and mentoring students, and providing support designed to enhance the growth, learning, and success of all students. The Associate Director of Student Life and Services also works closely with faculty and staff advisors of fraternity and sororities, serving as a guide and resource.  The Associate Director of Student Life and Services assesses student engagement trends and collaborates with the Director of Student Life, university departments and community organizations to develop an engagement plan that is responsive to the interests, needs, and concerns of students and is aligned with the mission, goals and policies of the University and the Office of Student Life and Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and implement opportunities for student involvement, service, and learning that foster student community and a sense of belonging, learning and leadership development.  Develop co-curricular activities, programs and services, aligned with educational priority, that increase student involvement and function effectively to meet their educational mission consistent with University policies.
• Advise campus activities board, fraternities and sororities, and the Graduate Student Government Association. Provide support and training to students and faculty/staff advisors to foster effective organizational management of campus activities board, fraternities and sororities and the graduate student government association, increase organization interest, membership and activity on campus and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and implement major events such as Welcome Week, Homecoming, Spring Fling, Student Leadership Elections, Leadership Retreat, Midterm and Final Week Programming, Campus Activity Board (CAB Week) and student awards ceremony to foster student involvement and development and vibrant campus life.
• Assess student needs, review university and national data sets and evaluate outcomes of current programs and services.  Develop new educational, social, cultural, recreational programs, resources and out-of-classroom learning experiences to address gaps and to create pathways for involvement that promote the development of specified competencies.
• Oversee the Campus Activities Board Chair during the allocation of student funds for approved clubs and organizations. Ensure Campus Activities Board is budgeting, and that allocation and disbursement of funds are timely. Maintain accurate records and write reports.
• Maintain regular, positive interaction with students, follow-up with student concerns and refer students to university and community resources.
• Liaise with faculty and campus leadership to develop partnerships that support co-curricular linkages, increase faculty involvement, strengthen programs and coordinate campus-wide events.
• Develop a communication plan in collaboration with Director of Student Life to enhance use of social media and online platforms to promote student participation in activities and programs, build community and students’ connection to the university, monitor scheduled events, and more effectively coordinate activities with other university programs.
• Coordinate travel for Campus Activities Board and Graduate Student Government Association and assist the Student Activities Specialist with clubs and organizations with travel as requested by the Director of Student of Life and Services. Schedule events that include certified caterers, entertainers and other vendors and make purchases on behalf of organizations the Associate Director advises. Travel with student leaders, clubs, and organizations as needed.
• Assist the Director of Student Life and Services with developing policies, procedures, handbooks and resource materials to guide all aspects in Student Life and Services and ensure that students are aware of and following the guidance.
• Assist in managing the online, interactive student engagement platform for student organizations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in college student personnel, psychology, social work, education or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in leadership development, student activities, student organizational support and program planning within student affairs in a post-secondary institution.
• Direct experience working with students from diverse backgrounds; an understanding of how these identities impact their transition into university life and a track record of creative, responsive and effective programming for a diverse, non-traditional student population.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .