Assistant Director, Student Involvement
Location: Christine E. Lynn University Center · Type: Full time ·
Posted: 2026-07-29 · Reference: R0003754
Summary:
The Center for Student Involvement Assistant Director will provide direct
development, planning, and implementation of all programs and services to
foster a comprehensive and intentional student activities and involvement
program. The Center for Student Involvement supports the mission of the
institution and division of Student Affairs; promotes an active campus life;
meets the needs and addresses the interests of a diverse campus population;
fosters the development of student organizations and their individual members;
and contributes to the overall development of individuals and the campus
community.
Job Description:
Essential duties and responsibilities
Assist in providing strategic vision and direct oversight to the following
functional areas: Student Programming, New Student Orientation, Student
Engagement Ambassadors, and Community Service.
Ensure quality programs and services are provided that are intentional and
include educational, social, cultural, and service components related to
the Student Engagement Transcript.
Manage, hire, train, and evaluate Student Engagement Ambassador team to
ensure a high level of customer service and job performance is maintained.
The student employee program will minimally have 10 student workers.
Will directly develop, plan and implement programs and services New
Student Orientation.
Create and design innovative programs that foster student learning and
development.
Assist with constructing and assessing student learning outcomes for all
programs and services.
Negotiate and review business contracts related to programs offered by
Student Involvement.
Assist with the development, planning, and execution of campus wide
programming efforts as needed, as well as major departmental and
divisional initiatives.
Assist in managing facilities within the scope of the job responsibilities
through coordinating activities, maintaining equipment, enforcing
University policy, and reporting issues to the appropriate department.
Maintain professional conduct and ethical behavior at all times.
Support and implement the divisional and University mission and strategic
plan.
Develop and implement comprehensive plans to achieve student satisfaction
and support retention goals in relation to departmental services,
objectives, and goals.
Support and advocate for the needs and interests of students.
Assist with ongoing departmental assessments of services and programs.
Assist with completing monthly and annual reports for the department.
Maintain and establish policies and procedures for the department.
Serve as a campus responder during campus emergencies, including hurricane
response.
Serve on University committees and task forces as assigned.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings,
nights, and weekends as required.
Administer all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in student leadership,
orientation programs and/or programming.
Prior experience in student group advising and/or student programming.
Comprehensive understanding of current student development and learning
theories.
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
Strong leadership, judgment, managerial, organizational, interpersonal,
and motivational skills.
Strong writing and public speaking skills.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Commitment to professional development.
Experience in a position that clearly demonstrates the ability to work
effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Minimum qualifications
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or equivalent in a
relevant field; or four to ten years of related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of demonstrated progressive student affairs
management experience, preferably in student development, orientation, and
student programs and/or activities.
Accreditation and equal opportunity
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic
information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement
status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the
basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination
policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX
Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431,
[email protected], or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of
Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral
degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the
accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation
for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to
each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and
students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus
security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings,
Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention
data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident
statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport
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