Associate Director for Student Programs and Engagement

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Job Title: Associate Director for Student Programs and Engagement Department: Student Affairs Facility: School of Osteopathic Medicine - Sewell Campus Reports To: Assistant Dean for Student Programs and Alumni Engagement SUMMARY The candidate will direct and manage all non-academic student activities on the Sewell campus, including student club events, student government events, community service, wellness programs and other engagement programs, as well as school-wide programming. The candidate will provide oversight to produce signature event planning, school-wide wellness programming, student and alumni engagement, social media, the student affairs website, and oversight of the campus food pantries. The candidate will also serve as administrator for student health insurance, provide guidance for students seeking mental health services, serve as an MSPE advisor and a resource person for general student support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In partnership with student groups and the Student Affairs team, develop and implement programming for wellness and engagement for SOM students. Collaborate with team members to produce major student and alumni events. In partnership with student groups and the Student Affairs team, provide support for school-wide, student-led events, activities, athletic events, conferences, community service programming, fundraisers/collections and meetings. Serve as the lead for all student programming on the Sewell campus. Serve as the administrative lead for the school's student mental health resources and training programs and provides guidance for students seeking mental health services and resources. Oversee administration of student health programs, informing students of important policy information, deadlines assisting with adjudication for outstanding health bills and payments for needlestick incidents. Counsel students about health insurance coverage options. Collaborate with team members in Student Affairs to assist with the SOM social media sites, including posting news and information from the Sewell campus. Provide oversight and assistance with the SOM Student Affairs website pages including the Health and Wellness (activities and resources), student programming, the school pantry as well as the Sewell campus web site. Prepare content updates on behalf of Student Affairs as needed for the school's student handbook. Serve as contributing editor for feature stories for the Dean's E-news and other publications; also compiles departmental reports, including all Sewell campus updates. As needed, prepares required content for student and department grant proposals; supports department-led projects. Provide student residency counseling for a cohort of medical students (annually). Manages the annual Student Government Association elections. Works with the Student Affairs team to develop and update the Student Affairs orientation presentations for all classes. Oversee day-to-day activities of the Sewell Campus Student Affairs office and full-time staff assistant. Manage the student food pantry in Sewell and serves as liaison to community partners and donors. Provide oversight for the Sewell campus student affairs budgets, track purchase orders, payments and ensure that expenditures are in accordance with allocated funds. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget for the Sewell campus and justification(s) for anticipated projects/programs/staff. Assist with additional projects, including alumni engagement programs, as directed by the Assistant Dean for Student Programs and Alumni Engagement and/or Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Understand and adhere to Rowan University Compliance, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keep abreast of all federal, state, and Rowan University regulations, laws, policies as they presently exist and as they are changed or modified. Ensure that staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. Recommend the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, merit increases, transfers and/or disciplining of employees and other personnel changes where appropriate. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A master's degree is required plus a minimum of three (3) years of university-level experience in Student Affairs, Student Program Development, and/or related work. A high-level of computer proficiency and demonstrated use of technology is required. Must possess excellent communication skills and writing ability, and demonstrated experience in event planning, program development and wellness initiatives. Experience with managing staff and budgets is preferred. Experience with diverse populations. Record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own. Ability to recognize and manage one's behaviors and communication to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the department/organization. NOTES: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. Advertised: Apr 9 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Apr :55 PM Eastern Daylight Time