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About the Role
The Assistant Director - Student Activities is an essential position in the successful creation of a truly engaged and transformative campus community at the Culinary Institute of America (“CIA”). This role serves as the primary advisor to the school’s programming board, S.P.I.C.E. and they are responsible for managing a number of large-scale activities on campus, such as Cook-Offs, Summer Fest, and De-stress events.
Responsibilities
- Advise, develop, and support the Student Programming Board (S.P.I.C.E.).
- Create and implement a robust calendar of events for students that cultivate an inclusive, safe, and diverse environment.
- Oversee the student programming staff by supporting their recruitment, training, and development.
- Coordinate with outside vendors for on-campus events.
- Plan and organize all off-campus student trips, including supervision.
- Collaborate with Academic Affairs and the Associate Director – Student Engagement on the planning, organization, and execution of all major Cook-Off’s.
- Oversee the budget for all large-scale programs and Cook-Off’s.
- Work with the Office of Development & Alumni Relations and their sponsors to help secure donated products for various programs.
- Implement a plan to collect data and information from events for informed decision-making.
- Coordinate and manage weekly meetings with S.P.I.C.E. and student programming staff.
- Work in collaboration with the Dining Services staff for any late night/weekend programming within The Egg.
- Assist the Director – Campus Life and department colleagues with overall management and oversight of the Student Recreation Center.
- Assist with applicable School, Student Life, and Departmental programs and services as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs/Leadership or a related field, OR a Bachelor's Degree with at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience either as a full-time professional or graduate student planning student activities or working with student programming boards.
- Must be available to work nights and weekends as required.
- Must be able to support student leaders in the evenings/weekends.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 lbs.
Skills
- Experience advising/supervising student leaders and/or volunteers.
- Experience planning and implementing training protocol for student leaders and/or volunteers.
- Ability and desire to actively engage with students to help them develop their potential as student leaders.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability in time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong computer experience, including MS Office suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- High level of energy and self-motivation.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of student development.
- Three (3) to Five (5) years of professional experience planning student activities or working with student programming boards (preferred).
- Experience as a student leader on a student programming board, or other student organization (preferred).
- Experience with public speaking and presentations (preferred).
- Strong social media knowledge and experience (preferred).
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ years of experience
Education Level
- Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience
Salary/Compensations
- $63,000
Benefits
- Medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with high employer contributions
- Generous paid time off program
About the Company
- The Culinary Institute of America (“CIA”) is dedicated to the successful creation of a truly engaged and transformative campus community.