Director of Student Life

Proudly standing as the nation’s oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We’re looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

This SUA employee performs professional level work that is non-instructional and administrative in nature in higher education. This incumbent is responsible for the coordination and implementation of social, cultural, and developmental activities and special events for the university with the goal to improve student engagement and create and sustain a positive community experience. The incumbent works Monday through Friday 11:00am to 7:30pm with schedule adjustments to support student programming.

1. Coordinate and implement social, cultural, and leadership development activities and special events, to include contacting vendors and scheduling transportation for students.
2. Plan, implement, and evaluate aspects of diversified campus-wide activities and programs such as Welcome Week, Service Learning, and Community Service programs.
3. Oversee activities of Student Greek and Social Fellowship organizations, including governance. Develop policies, procedures and constitutions that relate to campus activities and Greek or professional organizations.
4. Serve as daytime building manager for the Marcus Foster Student Alumni Center as well as serve as a clearinghouse for all campus building usage permits and campus postings.
5. Coordinate all student organizations and clubs, provide leadership training, and serve as reviewing entity for future student organizations and clubs.
6. Lead signature annual university programs such as Mr. & Miss Cheyney University, Black History Month Women's History Month, and other cultural Month programming.
7. Monitor and initiate expenditure of funds in Student Activities, Marcus Foster Building Reserves and Vending commissions' accounts.
8. Deliver to the Executive Director a comprehensive summary including data of the prior year's activities and a plan for the following academic. The plan should include data budget summary, narrative on each activity This report is due by last Friday in May of the spring semester.
9. Develop master campus events activities calendar. Use university channels and social media (Website, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.) to develop and own marketing/outreach plans to announce and catalog student activities on campus.
10. Collect and report data on student involvement in evening programs and activities to assess effectiveness and promote program success.
11. Coordinate with Information Technology/Telecommunications regarding usage of technology computer/AV equipment. Provides assistance to customers using AV equipment and troubleshoots AV equipment and makes repairs: as necessary.
12. Liaise with Academic Learning Communities to ensure student activities have a strong presence in student union and residence halls.
13. Manages Student Center budget and assist with the development of the Student Activities budget and Assist with identify and submitting grants to improve program offerings.
14. Work across Student Activities to coordinate and manage major campus events such as Homecoming or May Weekend
15. Participates in planning, collaboration, and implementation of other division functions
16. Updates custodial staff as to building use and needs and monitors building and equipment maintenance and repair schedule.
17. Works with Public Safety and employees to ensure security and maintenance of university property and assets in the Student Union.
18. Advise Student Government Association (SGA).
19. Develop SGA budget, provide budget oversight and budget management
20. Manage all administrative tasks for SGA including payroll, supplies, and office space.
21. Facilitate communication and collaboration between SGA, Student Activities, appropriate university offices, departments, and organizations; and assist Student Government Association (SGA) in developing relationships with these constituencies.
22. Attend and participate in SGA leadership meetings and SGA functions (homecoming activities, May Weekend etc.).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handles sensitive issues and information with confidentiality and discretion; (2) Supervises the development and implementation of programs and activities that meet the needs of commuter and residential students; (4) Coordinates several succinct University programs as assigned; (5) Works with the Student Affairs area to maintain the quality of student life on campus.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Education, Training, and/or Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree, four to five years of related student affairs experience. At least one year of staff supervisory experience is required.

Knowledge & Skills. Abilities:

Effective decision making

Excellent communication, verbal and written.

Develop solutions to problems.

Organize and plan effectively.

Master attention to detail in analyzing and evaluating information.

Complete multiple tasks.

Interact with diverse publics in a friendly and welcoming manner.

Work effectively in a team environment.

Computer Skills (Microsoft Word Suite and other related software).

Make recommendations to the area that serve to enhance correct, or streamline program operational activities.

Instructions for Applying

All applications must be submitted through the online application system

Upload a resume and cover letter.

Mailed, emailed or faxed application materials will not be considered.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.