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Assistant Director of Student Government Advising and Operations
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Position Number: 4010090
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Assistant Director of Student Government Advising and Operations

Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Government Advising and Operations assists the Director in the management of the Office of Student Involvement. The Assistant Director provides oversight and advisement to all branches of FGCU Student Government and operations within SG funded programs. Assists in the analysis of the effectiveness of and establishes the future direction for functional policies and programs. This position is responsible for managing professional and student staff.

Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.

At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our University stronger. The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution.

We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.

Job Description

Typical duties my include but are not limited to:

Assists the director or other appropriate administrator in long-term planning, strategic alignment, and management oversight of academic engagement program/department.
Serves on the management team with the Director.
Promotes participation in Student Government and various other student-focused organizations and events.
Participates in the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.
Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success of assigned area of responsibility.
Provides oversight and advisement for FGCU Student Government branches and members
Oversees the Student Government Election process.
Participates in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
Creates, develops, and implements comprehensive and systematic leadership training for Student Government.
Supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned area including the supervision of departmental employees. Provides guidance and direction to staff involved in department services and programs.
Oversee the development, administration, and analysis of program/initiative assessments. Preparing statistical, analytical, and narrative reports to guide decision-making and program/initiative improvement
Provides fiscal management and administrative oversight of Student Government budgets. Ensures fiscal policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with governing documents and university/state procedures.
Responsible for ensuring that all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
Collaborates with other campus departments and services to support Student Government and organization resources and promoting the advancement of student issues.

Other Duties:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Serves on institutional committees representing the interests of the department.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Two years of professional, full-time experience in Student Affairs at a higher education institution in student governance, student organization advising, student programming, fraternity & sorority life, leadership development or a related area
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Enter Experience with personal computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and desktop publishing.
Experience hiring and supervising professional and/or student employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of full-time experience in Student Affairs at a higher education institution in student governance, student organization advising, student programming, fraternity & sorority life, leadership development or a related area
Experience directly advising Student Government Association or similar student organization.
Experience with workshop and program facilitation and implementation in the areas of leadership development and organizational development.
Experience in developing systems utilizing technology and software in the administration of student organizations such as the Campus Labs Anthology platform.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, and standards, as applied to public institutions.
Employee development and performance management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or redesign operating strategies, systems, and procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
Ability and skill in data analysis and metrics.
Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes equity and inclusion.

Pay Grade: 17

Applications received prior to March 22nd, 2023, will be given priority consideration.

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