Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Orientation
St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Orientation. The Assistant Director is a 12-month, full-time, professional staff member in the Office of Student Life. This position reports directly to the Dean of Students and is primarily responsible for providing direction to New Student Orientation, Student leadership development, education, and training programs. This position also assists the Dean of Students with management support for the department and Campus Center building operations. This position supervises the Area Coordinator for Orientation and the office professional staff members. The Assistant Director will support the departments work on creating an inclusive campus for all students through strategic leadership development of campus clubs and organization as well as to the broader campus community. This position must be able to work independently, handle confidential and sensitive issues with diplomacy, and will directly supervise student employees and provide some oversight of clerical staff.
Qualifications: Education: Master’s Degree in college student personnel, counseling, or a related field. At least three to five years of experience working with leadership development and training programs on a college campus. Experience with student clubs, organization, and student government. This experience should include working with students in the planning and execution of student programs; program assessment; experience with computer technology; excellent communication skills; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.
St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/150061. Questions may be directed to Derek Young at 240-895-4209.
Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.