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Temple University's Division of Student Affairs is searching for a new Director, Student Activities.

We are searching for YOU!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

4 weeks paid vacation

11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)

Tuition remission - eligible employees can obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree TUITION FREE

A hybrid work schedule

Relocation reimbursement for eligible applicants

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

The Director of Student Activities is part of the Division of Student Affairs and serves as the leader of the department. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Students, your role will be responsible for providing strategic direction for the office that leads student engagement and development. Student Activities is the home for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership and Service, Main Campus Program Board, registered student organizations, the Service Immersion Program, Temple Student Government, and major campus events like Weeks of Welcome and Homecoming and Family Weekend.

You will oversee various department budgets, assessment projects, and hiring practices. You will directly supervise three Assistant Directors and an Administrative Assistant. Additionally, you will provide indirect supervision for three Program coordinators. This supervision includes professional development, performance evaluations, and support for daily work. You will also showcase your collaborative spirit by being an advisor to Temple Student Government, participating in the Division’s Leadership Team and leading or contributing to various work groups like the Weeks of Welcome Committee.

The Director contributes to a positive university experience for every student and is accountable to all the Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) Values. The DoSA values are Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect. The position contributes to the Division of Student Affairs’ efforts to “Engage. Develop. Retain.”

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience, Skills & Abilities:
Master’s degree with concentration in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field; minimum of seven years of related experience.

Experience in student development, assessment, and leadership training, and with fraternity/sorority life and large event planning and execution.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated leadership skills in departmental planning, program and service delivery, and assessment and evaluation.

Demonstrated experience with budget tracking and forecasting.

Demonstrated ability to create and cultivate collaborative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents and other university constituencies.

Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations of students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Strong professional staff and supervision experience.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends (when needed).

Ability to organize multiple projects.

This position requires a background check.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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