Associate Director for Student Engagement

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Internal Title

Associate Director for Student Engagement

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

5

Department

Center for Sustainability

Job Purpose

The Associate Director for Student Engagement will build sustainability-focused experiential learning opportunities for College of Charleston students. Through programs such as hands-on internships, events supporting an annual learning theme, sustainability scholars and campus as a living lab, this position will work closely with both the operational and academic centers of campus. The College has recently adopted a new Strategic Plan with a cross-cutting commitment of fostering a culture of innovation to create sustainable solutions. This position will work towards achieving this commitment through student engagement opportunities with particular focus on holistic learning and active culture goals.

This position is also critical to the success of the Colleges recently adopted Sustainability Action Plan (SAP). Achieving carbon neutrality and zero waste, creating a culture of sustainability on campus and offering holistic, integrated learning around sustainability are the four strategic goals of theSAP. The Associate Director of Student Engagement will assist in developing the pathways to achieve these goals and the key performance indicators to determine how we measure our success.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelors degree related to sustainability or other directly related fields. Professional experience demonstrating success in planning and executing events and programs for students and / or professional audiences. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, with the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse student body, faculty, staff and community that is inclusive. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Effective time management and organizational skills. Working knowledge in all Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs. Working knowledge in all social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. Strong facilitation and collaboration skills. Willingness and ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications(in addition to the above minimum qualifications)

Masters degree related to sustainability, public administration, student affairs or other directly related fields. Professional experience within a higher education institution. Experience working withAASHESTARSand / or closely related sustainability credentials.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A knowledge of sustainability and the ability to apply that knowledge to the job duties and responsibilities. Skills in project and event management and some experience working on a higher education campus. Ability to work closely with diverse students and colleagues to move sustainability initiatives forward at the College. Demonstrated ability to cultivate trust and maintain credibility with a range