Assistant Student Activities Director jobs in Bellingham, WA

Assistant Student Activities Director assists student activities director in developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive program that delivers quality and diverse campus student activities. Monitors activities of the student government and student clubs. Being an Assistant Student Activities Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a Student Activities Director. The Assistant Student Activities Director supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. To be an Assistant Student Activities Director typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services
  • Western Washington University
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Position Title
    Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services

    About the University
    Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

    About the Department
    The Office of Multicultural Student Services supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

    About the Position

    The Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services (AD-MSS) leads initiatives and programs supporting Western’s strategic goals in equity, excellence, and inclusion for our students. The AD-MSS will support and lead an excellent team of professional staff and student employees. The AD-MSS will develop and lead co-curricular programs and create inclusive spaces supporting students’ retention and holistic development. This will include developing programs which center racial and ethnic identities, experiences, and histories, with a focus on marginalized and intersecting identities. These programs will provide opportunities for transformational learning, develop students’ skills in intercultural communication, community building, conflict resolution, and offer inclusive celebrations.

    Position Duties and Responsibilities

    Program management and advisement (40%)

    • Deliver programs that foster positive identity development, build thriving multicultural community, advance retention and satisfaction, and cultivate leadership for Western students.
    • Design and implement student orientation and ongoing leadership development training and programming for the Office of Multicultural Student Services.
    • Develop and supervise implementation of community building events for MSS that increase student engagement with the Multicultural Center and ADEI Unit more broadly.
    • Collaborate with colleagues in the ADEI Unit and across Enrollment and Student Services to develop and facilitate programming focused on positive identity development, retention and academic achievement, leadership development, intercultural dialogue, and social justice education centering BIPOC students.
    • Serve on committees, task forces, and work groups on campus and in the broader Bellingham community to improve equity and inclusion of BIPOC students.

    Supervision (35%)

    • Recruit, onboard, supervise, and conduct constructive performance reviews for professional staff.
    • Directly supervise a growing team of professional staff members including, but not limited to, the Coordinator of the Black Student Coalition and the Ethnic Student Center Club Advisor and Program Manager.
    • Guide all supervisees’ work to further departmental and unit mission and goals.
    • Foster a professional work environment that is collaborative, caring, and supports student and staff well-being.
    • Support the professional development of professional staff and student employees.
    • Manage regular departmental meetings and communications to facilitate information sharing, collaborative decision-making, and ongoing learning.
    • Contribute to planning of unit-wide team meetings that foster interdepartmental collaboration, communication, and learning.

    Administration, budget, and space management (20%)

    • Ensure compliance with applicable university policies and procedures, including record retention requirements. Collaborate with division colleagues in development of policies and procedures that support accessible, equitable, and inclusive engagement in student clubs and activities.
    • In collaboration with the Director of Multicultural Student Services, develop and present department budget proposals, including for the Ethnic Student Center, Black Student Coalition, and future programs.
    • Collaborate with staff to manage budgets. Operate within budget guidelines and use organization resources effectively. Responsible for approximately $250,000 annually.
    • Collaborate with the Director on annual planning and assessment for the Office of Multicultural Student Services.
    • Manage the collection and evaluation of program data. Prepare reports evaluating program outcomes and effectiveness.
    • Work with colleagues within and outside the Viking Union to address maintenance, information technology, and other facility needs for the Multicultural Center.

    Other duties (5%)

    • Participate in professional development regarding access, diversity, equity, and inclusion that advances abilities to best supervise staff and develop and administer programs centering students with marginalized identities.
    • Manage and update the Multicultural Center lending library.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications
    • Master’s degree
    • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience working in programs related to access, diversity, equity, and inclusion, including significant relevant experience in higher education.
    • Experience effectively advising students and/or young adult leaders to support their leadership development, including demonstrated success providing culturally responsive advising services to BIPOC students.
    • At least two years of experience supervising professional staff and student employees.
    • Experience advising student clubs and organizations.
    • Experience designing and delivering programming and trainings that advance positive identity development and build leadership skills for students who hold multiple marginalized identities.
    • Demonstrated ability to engage students of diverse identities in intercultural learning and dialogue.
    • Strong small and large group facilitation skills and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities collaboratively with colleagues and students across departments and disciplines.
    • Experience developing and managing budgets.
    • Knowledge of student leadership and student development theories and their applications in practice.
    • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, excellent professional judgment, and the ability to make decisions that align with organizational mission and goals.
    • Demonstrated skills and experience in strategic planning and assessment of programs, services, and/or student learning outcomes.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Master’s degree in a field related to job responsibilities, for example: Student Affairs Administration, Education, Ethnic or Cultural Studies, or Psychology.
    • Demonstrated leadership experience in multicultural services or identity-based resource centers in higher education.
    • Fluency in a second language (other than English).

    Conditions of Employment
    All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

    Salary
    Hiring range for position is $72,762 - $83,676. Through longevity this position tops at $94,591.

    Benefits Information

    Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.



    Application Instructions

    A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references. References will only be contacted for finalists, with notice provided beforehand.



    Closing Date Notes
    Application review begins July 10, 2023; position is open until filled.

    Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

    WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

    Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

    All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

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Activities Assistant
  • EmpRes Healthcare
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Activities Assistant Job Type: Part Time About Us: North Cascades Health and Rehab is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We believe in fostering a vibrant...
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Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director)
  • Cascade Living Group
  • Mount Vernon, WA FULL_TIME
  • Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us, as individuals and as a company. You’ll find that we’re different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living fo...
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Activities Assistant (Life Enrichment Associate)
  • Cascade Living Group
  • Burlington, WA FULL_TIME
  • Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us, as individuals and as a company. You’ll find that we’re different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living fo...
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Activities Assistant (Life Enrichment Associate)
  • Creekside
  • Burlington, WA FULL_TIME
  • Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us, as individuals and as a company. You’ll find that we’re different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living fo...
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  • Cultural Academic Student Exchange
  • Bellingham, WA CONTRACTOR,PART_TIME
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Associate Director of University Residences for Occupancy, Communication, Administrative Services (OCAS)
  • Western Washington University
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Associate Director of University Residences for Occupancy, Communication, Administrative Services (OCAS) About the Unive...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Residence Life
  • Western Washington University
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Director of Residence Life About the University Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleg...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director of University Residences Facilities
  • Western Washington University
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Assistant Director of University Residences Facilities About the University Western Washington University, with over 16,...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Procurement & Supply Specialist 1
  • Skagit Valley College
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • Salary: $3,454.00 - $4,497.00 Monthly Location : Mount Vernon, WA Job Type: Classified Job Number: C24-001 Department: B...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Whidbey Island Campus
  • Skagit Valley College
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • Skagit Valley College invites applications for the position of: Director of Whidbey Island Campus The opportunity: The D...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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AS Wavelength | Photographer & Video Editor 2024 - 2025
  • Western Washington University
  • Bellingham, WA
  • AS Wavelength | Photographer & Video Editor 2024 - 2025 Work type: Associated Students Location: Bellingham, WA Categori...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city is located at 48°45′N 122°29′W / 48.750°N 122.483°W / 48.750; -122.483 (48.75, −122.48). The city is situated on Bellingham Bay which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom (from which it gets its drinking water) and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and the Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city. Bellingham is 18 miles (29 km) south of the US-Canada border and 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Vancouver. According to the United States Census Burea...
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Income Estimation for Assistant Student Activities Director jobs
$49,822 to $65,385
Bellingham, Washington area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

Assistant Student Activities Director in Waterloo, IA
“Activities play such an important role in a well rounded education for our students, whether it’s music or drama or athletics.
December 09, 2019
Assistant Student Activities Director in Lorain, OH
During evening and weekend hours, the desk assistant is the main staff member responsible for the overall management of the Student Center and is expected to coordinate facility operations, assist with events in the Winston Room and throughout the building, and oversee Student Center safety and security by addressing policy infractions and serving as a first response to emergency situations.
February 16, 2020
Assistant Student Activities Director in Lincoln, NE
Prior to joining the Brandywine staff, O’Donnell served as residence director at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, residence hall director at State University of New York at Oswego, and student activities manager at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York.
January 09, 2020