Director WMU Signature Program

Job Description

  • Job code: 010425
  • Pay grade: G
  • Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Manages the WMU Signature co-curricular Â鶹´«Ã½ engagement program.

Major duties

  • Designs, develops, coordinates and executes the co-curricular Â鶹´«Ã½ engagement program, including establishment, implementation and monitoring of all functions.
  • Recruits and advises Â鶹´«Ã½s through appropriate coaching, professional development, recognition and encouragement while monitoring Â鶹´«Ã½ engagement and interest in the program.
  • Collaborates with other University units to develop cooperative and mutual beneficial relationships to meet Â鶹´«Ã½ needs. Generates campus support.
  • Initiates a communication plan that is inclusive of strategic planning efforts to appropriate stakeholders and leaders of the University.
  • Oversees the creation, development and implementation of assessment to measure effectiveness, efficiency and impact of programs and services.
  • Provides sound fiscal responsibility and stewardship while forecasting upcoming needs and trends.
  • Leads the program’s advisory board, consisting of faculty, staff and Â鶹´«Ã½s.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • Five years' relevant experience.
  • Supervisory or lead experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Budget management experience.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2017-09-18

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.