Wabag Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Description

The Director of Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership is working under the direction of the Vice President of Student Administrative Services, to ensures diverse, equitable, and inclusive student life programming. The Director of Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership is responsible for creating, implementing, and assessing a robust student life and co-curricular student experience through campus activities and events, campus-community engagement and enrichment, and student leadership development. In addition, the Director of Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership ensures all students find a sense of belonging and connection to Innovative University of Enga beyond the classroom


The Director of Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership Department must be student-cantered as per the core value at Innovative University of Enga , so everyone who works at IUE puts students at the heart of what the University does. The Director of Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership is the chief ambassador for students, leading a strong Team who are committed to supporting the well-being and success of IUE’s students throughout their time at Innovative University of Enga.


The Director of Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership is responsible for the strategic leadership of a broad range of functions including:


  • Wellbeing & Support Funding, Guidance, Retention, Health and Wellbeing, Students Service;
  • Engagement & Employability Admissions, Careers Advice and Partnerships; and
  • Inclusion, Equality and Diversity.


The Director will install a passion and enthusiasm for enhancing the student experience, not only in the Team of Students Services but across the whole University. The Director will work with internal and external partners to provide vision, leadership and an ethos of innovative practice in how IUE delivers the best quality of experience for all of our students.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or related field.
 
 
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in student activities, leadership development, or curriculum development.
  • Previous work experience with University community populations.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skill
  • Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Knowledge of social media use and applications.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations directly related to higher education student affairs processes, policies, and engagement.
  • Oversight of student affairs programming.


Bonuses

​Not Available Now

Benefits

Grade 18
IUE BASIC SALARY : K125 , 780 . 00

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational oversight of all aspects of Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership while providing direct supervision of staff.
  • Responsible  for  the  development  and  implementation  of non- academic programs and services that are inclusive and support a diverse student body.
 
 
  • Ensure that all direct and indirect programmatic efforts align with the motto, vision, mission and goals of IUE, student affairs, and the department itself, directing and executing major, large-scale programs and campus-wide events as needed.
  • Regularly assess the impact of the department’s efforts on student engagement, development, and success.
  • Serve as a responsible fiscal agent of IUE while managing department and student groups/organizations budgets, allocating resources appropriately, and spending Student Fee Revenue appropriately.
  • Cultivate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with other IUE departments to create mutually beneficial collaborations with the Department of Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership-specific programs and student groups/organizations.
  • Develop and implement opportunities for students to participate in sports and intellectual team activities (i.e., intramural sports, debate team, etc.)
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of the Student Representative Council (SRC)
  • Cultivate leadership development opportunities for students across all campuses.
  • Collaborate with SPC and Faculties to develop a robust selection of student clubs and organizations that focus on supporting the needs and interests of all students at IUE. In addition, promote and support campus clubs and organizations, including Faculties advisor training and new club orientation.
  • Develop, implement, and direct student life programming to support various student populations.
  • Effectively manage the development of a vision and mission aligned with the IUE’s vision and mission.
  • Collaborate with University leaders in admission, financial aid, advising, and academics to enhance students’ experience at IUE.
  • Serve as IUE’s liaison for services in the IUE academic community and to off- campus stakeholders.
  • Provide training for faculties and staff on serving various student populations.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels.
  • Actively participates in the IUE Pastoral Care Team, as required
  • Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach in identifying problems, creating innovative solutions, and managing projects.
  • Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, which communicates a sense of mission, leadership, and ability to self-start.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student and Administrative Services.