Student Union Director jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Job Description:

The Assistant Director is a student-facing professional poised to support, serve, and mentor students. This position will provide professional support and management for recognized student organizations, supervise various student staff teams, and train and develop student organization officers and advisors. The Assistant Director will serve as the point person for Berry Connect, the college's online engagement platform.

The Assistant Director will supervise students on the Campus Guest Services Team overseeing student work training and ticket sales held at the information desk. This position will supervise the Campus Transportation team and develop transportation services to support students. The Assistant Director will lead Commuter Student Initiatives including outreach and support, and programming specific to commuter students as well as lead the #BerryCollegeVotes committee in each major election cycle.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in Higher Education, Business, or related field is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail. Must be student-centered and willing to mentor students. The position requires working occasional nights and weekends for meetings and events.

Additional Information:

Berry is a Chronicle of Higher Education 2018 "Great College to Work For". The college offers competitive benefits and salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. This commitment to an "education of the head, heart, and hands" remains as relevant today as when our founder instilled this ethic more than a century ago. Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to Wayne Phipps, Director of Human Resources, at (706) 290-2698.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The job is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. For ADA Accommodations please contact our ADA Coordinator - 706-233-4062