Student Activities Director directs and oversees the development and organization of the university/college's extra-curricular programs including special events. Sets up social events and has a participatory role in the Greek system, the student government, and student run clubs. Being a Student Activities Director approves funding for various student activities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Student Activities Director typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Student Activities Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Student Activities Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Position Summary
The Activities Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, administering and evaluating therapeutic recreational programming for the residents of the nursing facility in accordance with each individual’s total plan of care, and to oversee the operation of the department and staff.
General Purpose
The general purpose of the Activities Director position is to implement individualized treatment plans to restore, remediate or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability.
Role Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Plans, coordinates and implements programming and projects which assist in improving quality of life of residents and staff.
· Assist, facilitate with coordination and operation of all programming as needed to ensure quality programming.
· Evaluate and audit for effectiveness of the recreational programming and department programs.
· Encourages participation of residents in all types of quality of life and developmental activities.
· Promote resident/family relationships through recreational programming.
· Assist in promoting employee morale through involvement with residents and recreational programs.
· Supervises therapeutic recreation staff, including performance evaluations and all personnel related matters.
· Coordinate schedules for all staff and volunteers.
· Hold individual and group staff meetings on regular basis.
· Complete MDS, Care Plans, and resident progress notes per DOH regulation.
· Participate in Care Conferences as scheduled.
· Produce and present all departmental reports required for Administration and Quality Assurance Program.
· Supervise volunteers and students assisting at the nursing facility.
· Develop and/or maintain community relations and fundraisers for purposes of fund raising to assist in additional programming and equipment for residents at nursing facility.
· Prepare and maintain department budget and monitoring of departmental expenditures.
· Be a productive member of the interdisciplinary team on all appropriate committees and attend all appropriate team meetings to provide professional feedback and education as requested and/or needed.
· Provide trainings and in-services as required or needed.
· Facilitate and organize all voter registrations and training of staff for coordination of voting process.
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Education/Certifications/Experience
· EXPERIENCE: Preferred 1 year experience in social/recreational programs, in nursing home or assisted living/personal care setting and minimum of 2 years in management supervisory role.
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