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Assistant Director Job in Youngstown, Ohio US

Assistant Director

Youngstown State University - Youngstown, OH

Posted: 3/14/2025 - Expires: 6/12/2025

Job ID: 286625403

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Job Description

Youngstown State University (OH)
Assistant Director

SALARY LOCATION
$21,027.00 - $24,960.00 Annually Youngstown, OH
JOB TYPE JOB NUMBER
Professional Administrative 202500049
DIVISION DEPARTMENT
Academic Affairs Honors College
OPENING DATE 03/14/2025 BARGAINING UNIT Association of Professional Administrative
STATUS Staff (APAS) SALARY GRADE Part-Time
A4 0.50  EQUIVALENCY

Summary of Position
Ensures the day-to-day functionality and assists administrators in the general oversight of the Sokolov Honors College & Division of Experiential Learning & Engagement operations and services as related to any assigned programs, initiatives, or objectives. Works under general supervision and may make some work procedural decisions which do not contravene policies; generally, determines work sequences (which task comes first) within any department/divisional guidelines. Executes processes relating to recruitment of prospective students. Utilizes systems, such as YSU PenguinPulse, to support experiential learning opportunities for students. Manages processes that celebrate student success on social media, honors publications, and marketing materials.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provides input into assigned area’s policies and procedures as it relates to completion of work and/or provision of services.
Prepares reports and other information/documentation to assist the supervisor in strategic planning of the assigned area.
Ensures the day-to-day functionality and assists administrators in the general oversight of the assigned area’s operations and services as related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Directs and/or coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of a department’s/division’s overall programs and/or services including social developing media presence across SHC & Experiential Learning & Engagement division on all platforms, curating and posting content and engaging with audiences. Directs the prospective student visit process by scheduling and staffing visits and preparing materials prior to each visit. Meets with prospective students and families.

Creates and updates events on the YSU PenguinPulse system for campus groups and community partners as needed. Supports community engagement initiatives and specific projects.
Maintains records and executes plan for Penguin Prep Program recruitment, program marketing, and planning programming.
Assists director with development of CCP in Honors and Early College in Honors programs, including recruitment of students, tracking student progress, and generating reports.
Curates student success stories and implements systems to share across various platforms, including social media, honors magazine, and publications designed to market experiential learning and engagement at YSU across the college and division.
Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of the department’s/division’s overall goals and objectives.
Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with the department’s/division’s (or University’s) policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.
Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review?related to the department’s/division’s programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components thereof.
Prepares for and attends events.
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday with some evenings and weekends. Potential for some remote work.
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: Director, Sokolov Honors College
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.
Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; travel to and gain access to work site; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree in a related field; two or more years of related experience; and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three years of experience of demonstrated self-directed work. Minimum of three years of marketing experience. Minimum of three years of experience with recruitment initiatives.

To apply go online:  https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ysu

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Part Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Work Shift:
Rotating
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$21,027.00 - $24,960.00 /year
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5