Princeton University Princeton , NJ 08544
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
Reporting to the dean and the senior associate dean, the assistant dean supports a range of critical activities that support the mission of ODUS. As director of strategic communications for ODUS, the assistant dean will lead the office's efforts to communicate information, market programs and opportunities, and work with other staff to identify and design messaging through print, digital and social media that is critical to the office's core mission. Through messaging, marketing, and campus collaborations the assistant dean will work to lift up and showcase the ways in which ODUS programs, leadership opportunities, and initiatives advance the co-curricular goals of the department and meet the ODUS/Campus Life strategic objectives, especially in the areas of belonging and service and the ways in which they reflect the values of integrity, respect, and inclusion.
In support of the University's efforts to enhance residential and extra-curricular life, the assistant dean serves as the office's primary liaison to Housing, Campus Dining and the Prospect Street eating clubs. Working with the manager of undergraduate housing, the assistant dean selects, trains and supervises the community living advisers (CLAs) assigned to upperclass dormitories, interprets various residential life and dining policies, and oversees and advises dining co-ops. As the ODUS liaison to the Eating Clubs, the assistant dean attends weekly undergraduate Inter-Club Council meetings and advises student leaders on issues of mutual concern.
The assistant dean will spearhead ODUS DEI initiatives such as the FOCUS series and will work to bring high-profile speakers to campus and organize and manage these large-scale ODUS-sponsored events. The assistant dean will work closely with other ODUS staff to ensure that as they recruit student leaders and peer mentors, design programming and respond to public events and private incidents that diversity, equity and inclusion goals are embedded in these efforts. The assistant dean will also work collaboratively with other ODUS staff as they assess their programs to examine the reach and impact of our work with diverse populations.
As a member of the dean's staff, the assistant dean shares with other staff members responsibility for the development of policies regarding undergraduate life and is asked to assist the dean of undergraduate students with special projects, assignments and committee work and performs other ad hoc duties as assigned. In discharging these responsibilities, the assistant dean has significant contact with the Office of the Vice President for Campus Life, Housing and Real Estate Services, and Dining Services.
Responsibilities
Strategic Communications and ODUS Events
Housing, Dining and Eating Clubs
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Other Duties
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
The position requires an advanced degree in an appropriate discipline and at least five years of increasing administrative responsibility. Experience working with students in a university setting is and with marketing, communications strategies and social media platforms is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
An understanding of and commitment to the aims of a liberal arts education;
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity;
Ability to manage multiple, on-going and complex tasks in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to work autonomously on projects over the duration of an academic year(s);
Excellent judgment, discretion, professional maturity;
Effective project management, organization, problem-solving and analytical skills;
Excellent written communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders ranging from undergraduate students, to campus and community partners representing a wide range of needs, to University staff and senior administrators; and
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
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Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Eligible for Overtime
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
180 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Driver's License Required
No
Experience Level
Mid-Senior Level
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