Executive Director, Student Wellness & Engagement

Summary

Position Title

Executive Director, Student Wellness & Engagement

Department

Student Affairs

Position Reports to (Position Title)

Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness

Effective Date

July 1st, 2023

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Student Wellness & Engagement oversees the administration of a comprehensive and vibrant student experience focused on student development, leadership, wellness, engagement, and employment. This position will provide direct strategic oversight to the departments of Campus Recreation & Wellness and Student Engagement & Leadership. The Executive Director will also be responsible for developing, enhancing, and overseeing the student employment initiative on-campus including promotion of the Live & Grow Well program. This program focuses on the professional development of our on-campus student employees and emphasizes life skills, professional competencies, and the holistic development of our students through nine (9) dimensions of wellness.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

• Direct oversight Director of Student Engagement & Leadership.

• Supervises all summer camp operations through Assistant Director of Operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee all budgetary operations for Campus Recreation & Wellness, Student Engagement and Leadership and Summer Camps.
• Provide strategic leadership in establishing and implementing short- and long–range departmental goals, objectives, policies, operating procedures and assessment plans for Campus Recreation & Wellness and Student Engagement & Leadership.
• Expand upon existing programs that both support student wellness and engagement and enhance the student experience.
• Develop new processes to improve efficiency in campus wide student employment protocols.
• Design and conduct annual assessment of student satisfaction and professional development within the on-campus student employment program.
• Maximize student employment and engagement opportunities to support university retention and persistence efforts.
• Explore opportunities to develop new student-centered programs and initiatives that are supportive of the holistic well-being of campus communities.
• Provide strategic leadership in enhancing the Live & Grow Well student professional development program.
• Provide support and advocacy for Campus Recreation & Wellness and Student Engagement & Leadership departments.
• Facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Advise Student Affairs leadership in trends related to student engagement, employment, and recreation.
• Oversee division wide student employment professional development.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with campus partners including financial aid, enrollment management, and the student employment coordinator.
• Update and maintain a formal policy and procedural manual for campus-wide student employment positions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Social Media Marketing/branding knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Strong conflict management, and problem-solving skills.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Recreation, Sport Administration/Management
• Preferred: master’s degree in a field related to Recreation, Sport Administration/Management, Health/Physical Education and/or Exercise Science.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• Proficient in Scheduling software: 25 live, When to Work, IM Leagues.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach.
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines.
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and JU application to Jamie Burket at jburket@ju.edu.