Director of Student Engagement & Veteran Resources
Location: Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI
Salary: $58,378.00 - $74,899.00 Annually
Job Type: Administration Full-Time
Division: Student Life & Veterans Resources
Description
Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.
This position works with students to develop student groups and coordinates student engagement activities. It also coordinates awareness and prevention efforts to promote wellness and oversees the food pantry. This position assists veteran students and guides them through the process of using their military education benefits.
Examples of Duties
Student Engagement
- Develop, plan, implement, monitor and assess student engagement initiatives across the campus and online.
- Oversee all aspects of student engagement including fundraising, travel, purchasing, scheduling, programming, publicity, procedures, planning, etc.
- Work with students to develop student organizations and plan college-wide activities.
- Foster increased student engagement in on-campus and online activities. May include innovative student activities, new clubs/organizations, or expanded programming.
- Encourage campus-wide involvement by faculty and staff in student engagement activities and club advising.
- Review and approve student club requests based on college policy and department procedure.
- Develop policies and procedures for club development and operation and provide advisors and club leaders with knowledge of club responsibilities.
- Coordinate logistical support of club activities including budgeting, purchasing, room and media reservations, marketing, and other requests dependent on club activities.
- Collaborate with Student Services to support recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Coordinate marketing and promotion of activities and ensure accurate and timely dissemination.
- Explore community service projects and other opportunities for student involvement.
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate institutional compliance activities, awareness campaigns, and/or prevention efforts that meet compliance guidelines (as defined by various governmental agencies) and promote student wellness in coordination with internal and external constituents and agency partnerships.
- Oversee the Campus Cupboard, including ordering food and supplies, managing the request system, reporting, and maintaining ServSafe certification.
- Coordinate with Mid’s counselor, mentors, other staff, and outside agencies to support students with wellness needs as appropriate.
Veteran Resources
- Help veterans connect to student services and other support services at the College and in the community.
- Provide guidance and assistance to students regarding veteran and dependent benefits.
- Oversee the Veterans Resource Centers to maintain usefulness and support of veterans. Provide VA work study student staffing when possible.
- Monitor and maintain necessary agreements, MOUs, verifications, audits, or reporting required for Mid to provide veteran benefits and services. This position is not the College’s School Certifying Official.
- Maintain Mid’s status as a veteran-friendly institution and work to reinforce those values across the College.
- Obtain training as necessary and stay current on veteran-related issues.
General Duties
- Ensure that the values of equity and inclusion are present in all student services efforts to best support student success and retention.
- Oversee staff and work study students, providing feedback, support, and regular performance reviews.
- Act as budget manager, working with both internal and external sources (including fundraising).
- Collect and analyze data; prepare periodic summaries and evaluative reports or documents, as required.
- Serve on shared governance committees and other designated ad hoc, college standing committees, and professional organizations.
- Support and serve as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures, and compliance guidelines.
- Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Certification, Licensure:
- Bachelor’s degree required in an Arts and Science, Administration, or related field.
Experience:
- One to three years of professional/managerial experience.
- Previous work experience in a community college environment preferred.
- Strategic planning and program development experience preferred.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Project management skills and experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Effective presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
- Analytical ability to identify and resolve a variety of issues or challenges in an effective and timely manner.
