Student Union Director jobs in New Jersey

The Title V Preparing Union Students for Career Success Project Director manages the day-to-day operations of the Title V Grant: Preparing Union Students for Career Success and ensures completion of the grant objectives and key performance indicators. The Director supervises the work of the Title V Coordinator for Experiential Learning – STEM, Cyber Center Coordinator, Coordinator for Professional Development and Retention, and the Title V Secretary; coordinates professional development workshops for the faculty and staff; oversees implementation and timeline of grant activities; schedules meetings regularly with program staff to review goals and objectives; manages the budget and coordinates the quarterly drawdown process; and develops and executes implementation plans, assesses progress, and facilitates modifications, as necessary. In collaboration with the deans, faculty, staff, and the external evaluator, the Director coordinates the annual external evaluation and prepares the Interim Report and the Annual Performance Report.

• Develops and carries out student-centered plans that result in increasing the persistence and retention of Hispanic/Latinx students.

• Develops and implements a strategic plan for grant implementation and annual assessment.

• Manages all grant operations including: the establishment of Cyber Center; design and coordination of the online onboarding program for student services employees; the establishment of a Career Center; implementation and management of Career Services student development program; collaboration with Assessment, Planning, and Research on the development and implementation of a alumni career management outreach; management of the grant budget; coordination of annual project evaluation; and development and submission of federal and college annual reports.

• Supervises and trains the Title V Coordinator for Experiential Learning – STEM, Cyber Center Coordinator, Title V Professional Development and Retention Specialist, and Project Secretary.

• Coordinates professional development for Title V staff and faculty, and the college community.
• Collaborates with the Preparing Union Students for Career Success staff, division deans, Assistant Dean of STEM, Director of Student Research, Student Development, and other divisions/departments to ensure completion of grant objectives and benchmarks.

• Facilitates the development of a collaborative environment with the college community to ensure successful project implementation.

• Provides weekly updates and reports, as needed, to the Dean of Elizabeth Campus and Institute for Intensive English.

• Coordinates the external evaluation process and the development of the Title V Interim Report, Title V Grant Annual Performance Report and college reports.

• Develops and implements Preparing Union Students for Career Success informational materials in conjunction with College Relations.

• Serves as a key member of the Title V Project Advisory Team and the Project Evaluation Team.

• Researches and informs project staff/faculty on best practices in student success.

• Other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree in a higher education or related field required.

• Experience with managing and supervising federal and/or state grants.

• Commitment to the goal of improving student success for Hispanic/Latinx students.

• Proven ability to manage a federal budget and grant reporting; manage grant timelines, project objectives, and federal budget; complete federal reports; and meet grant goals.

• Problem-solving skills and data analysis experience.

• Experience in program and staff development, strategic planning, and program evaluation.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague, Business Objects, Canvas, and project management tools.

$68,000 - $72,000

Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

Union College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Full-time grant funded position (Title V Grant-Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions). Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Grant Positions:
Position will be terminated upon expiration of grant funding.