Director of Student Engagement and Orientation
St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Director of Student Engagement and Orientation. The Director of Student Engagement and Orientation provides leadership and vision for the Office of Student Activities. The Director collaborates with partners across campus to create an engaging and integrated student experience. The Director coordinates the Orientation Program for first year and transfer students.
The Director serves as an adviser to the Student Government Association (SGA), its constituent boards and committees, and all recognized student organizations, and works closely with students in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of a balanced program of out-of-class experiences. The Director works with student groups to plan and execute events and initiatives while developing leadership skills. Other responsibilities include commuter services and campus center operations. Fiscal management includes managing the allocation of the student activities fee and various fee programs and information operations in the campus center.
The Director hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises, staff, and participates fully in the projects and activities of the Division of Student Affairs.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in student personnel or related human relations field. Five to seven years’ experience in student activities, leadership development, event planning, student supervision, and budget management. Excellent communication skills. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.
St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/122094. Questions may be directed to Derek Young.
Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.