DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support and maintain a comprehensive student engagement program model that fosters the academic, artistic and interpersonal development of students.
Supervise the Student Affairs Student Assistant (SASA), responsible for supporting event planning efforts and other Office of Student Activities initiatives.
Partner in the supervision and development of student leaders in the Visual Arts Student Association (VASA: SVA student government), the Student Senator program and the student-run radio station, WSVA.
Coordinate and manage the student government election process.
Assist in the supervision, training and evaluation of all student workers including Orientation Leaders, Student Center staff, WSVA staff, and VASA staff.
Coordinate and carry out the SVA Student Leadership Series each academic year.
Partner in coordinating all Student Affairs-sponsored events and programs including New Student Orientation, Accepted Students Day and Open Houses.
Support the development and maintenance of community service opportunities for members of the SVA community.
Attend and supervise Student Activities and VASA-sponsored events..
Serve as an active Student Affairs liaison to other administrative and academic units of the College working collaboratively to accomplish common goals.
Manage and facilitate requisitions and payments for services rendered.
Procure event space reservations, group rate tickets and other opportunities for student engagement, activities and entertainment.
Manage, update and edit related media on the SVA website.
Assist with the management of the Office of Student Activities and support Student Affairs administration with all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree required
Master degree strongly preferred
Two or more years of student life or related experience
Student supervisory and development experience
Interest and experience in student leadership and development
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and the willingness to work flexible hours as needed
Strong computer and web management skills
Experience and/or interest in working with art students
Experience with program design and implementation
Experience and/or interest in advising student clubs/organizations and student government bodies
Strong office management skills and the desire to work daily in a student-centered office.
Find out what it’s like to work at SVA visit: www.sva.edu/about-sva/working-at-sva .
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to working@sva.edu . No walk-ins or calls please.
The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
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