Bucknell University is about to embark on an exciting era for Student Affairs. By placing increased emphasis on curating a premier, holistic student experience both inside and outside of the classroom, Bucknell seeks to foster excellence in Student Affairs and a level of student service and care that is second to none. Student Affairs at Bucknell aims to be a trailblazer in higher education in providing holistic co-curricular experiences and creating an inclusive campus environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms through innovative programs and services.
Established in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg, Bucknell is supported by over 1,200 full-time employees (roughly 400 faculty and nearly 900 staff) and has a dedicated network of more than 57,000 alumni. 3,846 undergraduates and 46 graduate students, representing most U.S. states and 57 countries, are enrolled across Bucknell’s three colleges: the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering and the Kenneth W. Freeman College of Management. For fiscal year 2023-24, Bucknell has an operating budget of $273 million and an endowment that surpassed $1 billion for the first time in fiscal year 2021. Most students live on campus all four years, fostering a vibrant, close-knit living and learning community. Bucknell’s campus, located in Lewisburg, PA, is among the most attractive in the country.
Bucknell is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where every member of the community can thrive. Bucknell leads with academic excellence and believes that diversity in the classroom and across the campus improves intellectual engagement, self-motivation, citizenship, cultural engagement and skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and writing. Candidates will share the University’s mission to create and sustain a campus community that welcomes, understands, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Fritz Family Dean of Students (AVPDOS), the ADSCAPS will provide leadership, management and supervision for a professional team of eight within the department of Campus Activities and Programs (CAPS). They will also serve as a member of the AVPDOS leadership team and participate in establishing divisional goals in accordance with the strategic plan. The ADSCAPS oversees the breadth of campus activities and programs, including Outdoor Education and Leadership, Clubs and Organizations, Bucknell Student Government, Student Media, MakerSpace, late night programming and large-scale events. The ADSCAPS will serve as the Senior Adviser to the Bucknell Student Government (BSG) and will advise the BSG Executive Board and Congress and various committees, ensuring compliance with the constitution, by-laws and University policy. The ADSCAPS will serve as advisor to the senior and junior classes to create connective programming opportunities and traditions, including but not limited to: commencement speaker selection, Senior Sunset, Senior Night, Senior Tribute and Unity events. The ADSCAPS will serve as chair for divisional committees such as Student Summit Experience, Professional Development Committee and Programming Calendar Committee. In addition, the ADSCAPS will serve as an Administrative Hearing Officer for students and student groups who have violated the Student Code of Conduct.
A Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, student affairs or a related field and seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience in two or more of the areas this position supervises is required. This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Pennsylvania. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $105,000 to $133,000 with a generous benefits package. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter, electronically and in confidence, at the following link: https://talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/v2/21304.
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