Director of Student Activities

Job Description

Become the Director of Student Activities at Dominica State College and lead the charge in student engagement and development. Plan and execute vibrant co-curricular events, foster partnerships, and support student success. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree, experience in higher education, and strong communication skills. Join us in creating a thriving student community.

Responsibility

• Develop, introduce and plan all co-curricular events for students on and off campus.
• Lead the College effort towards effective engagement of students in co-curricular activities.
• Work with the student government in the design and implementation of programmes for student support.
• Supervise Sports Coordinator and Departmental Secretary.
• Negotiate and secure sponsorship and partnerships for co-curricular activities
• Plan and execute budgets for co-curricular events.
• Create and maintain partnerships with corporate bodies, NGO’s, international agencies, co-operatives, employment agencies, community and government.
• Work with appropriate College entities to enhance student academic performance through a variety of means: counselling, study skills, institutional lecture series, educational visits and exchanges, library exchanges etc., and the integration of technology in their individual learning plan.
• Maintain a system of student volunteerism through highly organized outreach programmes (Service Learning Programme).
• Promote student exchanges and involvement in sporting and other cultural activities.
• Oversee administration and activities of all student clubs at the College.
• Manage the College’s annual orientation, commencement exercise and other major student development events.

Experience and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• A Master’s Degree would be an asset
• A minimum of two years of higher education administration or experience in student affairs or related areas.
• Event planning experience would be an asset.
• Knowledge of integrated student information systems.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits and Others

Interested individuals should submit complete applications with

• Signed cover letter
• CV
• Copies of academic qualifications/training
• Two professional letters of reference from individuals who can attest to abilities and performance including email addresses and telephone numbers.
• A portfolio of Plumbing projects completed is also required.

To:

The President
Dominica State College
Stock Farm
P.O. Box 2066
Roseau

Or Email: officeofthepresident@dsc.edu.dm

The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.