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Central Washington University Assistant Director Student Governance and Clubs in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Assistant Director Student Governance and Clubs to join our Student Involvement team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $49,833 - $59,800 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Assistant Director for Student Government and Registered Student Organizations Student Clubs is a key member of the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLICE) team, responsible for fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community by supporting student leaders, clubs, and organizations. This position provides strategic leadership, mentorship, risk management and guidance to ensure students thrive in co-curricular activities while maintaining compliance with university policies and procedures. The Assistant Director is second in command and provides support to the Director of SLICE. The Assistant Director acts as the advisor to the ASCWU Student Government, supporting student leaders in developing leadership skills, navigating university processes, mitigating risk and promoting civil discourse during demonstrations, protests, and other forms of activism, ensuring student rights are upheld while maintaining a safe, respectful campus environment. The Assistant Director is also the primary facilitator for clubs and organizations, overseeing registration through an online platform, providing consultation for members and advisors, and designing professional development opportunities. This position works collaboratively with teams in Student Engagement and Success, academic departments, and administrative offices while maintaining regular interaction with students, advisors, external agencies, and the public. The Assistant Director plays a critical role in cultivating a sense of belonging, fostering student leadership, and ensuring a supportive environment for involvement. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties ASCWU Duties Leadership Development and Mentoring: - Coach and mentor student government officers, foste