Full-Time (11-month contract)
Reports to Assistant Chaplain
Essential Duties and Responsibilities/Functions
Given the breadth of responsibilities, the SEC reports directly to the Assistant Chaplain, although it has secondary support responsibilities to the college’s Athletic Director. The SEC is responsible with the planning and implementation of student engagement activities, to include assisting the office of the chaplaincy with student spiritual development. Specific responsibilities are outlined below. Please note the specific responsibilities in direct support of the Athletic Director are designated as “(AD)”.
- Lead and cultivate a vibrant student engagement program through collaboration with faculty, staff, and students that positively contributes to student success, retention, campus climate, and the college’s mission.
- Lead the college’s student activity program including, but not limited to, supporting individual faculty/staff club mentors, budgetary and logistical management of approved club organizations, implementing the student activities fair, working alongside the office of the chaplaincy in organizing select student weekend activities, and lastly oversight of the annual student Homecoming competition.
- (AD) Manage the college’s student intramural athletic program, to include organizing, equipping, and scheduling safe and productive athletic events.
- (AD) In coordination with the Athletic Director, assist in the facility management and scheduling of the Wesley Student Center.
- In coordination with the office of the chaplaincy, manage the college’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) program, to include serving as a FCA Huddle leader.
- Assist in the planning and execution of key Lenfest Leadership program events such as First Year Experience (FYE), the Junior Leadership Expedition (JLE), and the Senior Capstone.
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities Required)
- Associate degree or higher in student personnel, higher education administration, ministry, or a related field preferred.
- 2 years of relevant, progressive experience in student activities preferred.
- A commitment to student faith education and development.
- Ability to carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments and implement effective courses of action independently.
- Strong organizational, creative, and innovative capabilities and the ability to successfully implement new initiatives and maximize available resources.
- A commitment to collaborating with faculty, staff, alumni, students, and community partners in the holistic education of students.
- Proficient in the use of technology, software (Microsoft Office Suite), the internet and web-based forms.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with experience presenting to large audiences.
Working Conditions
Generally, in both outdoor and indoor settings depending on the nature of the specific student activity.
About the College
Williamson College of the Trades is an endowed, three-year, private technical college for deserving young men. The college, founded over 135 years ago, is a community of 320 students and 80 part-time/full-time instructors, administrators, and support staff operating on a beautiful 220-acre campus near Media, PA.
Williamson is dedicated to teaching trade and technical skills, related general education, and moral and ethical values from a Christian perspective. The total educational environment is designed to foster trade and academic competence, self-discipline, personal integrity, exemplary conduct, and a commitment to honesty, dependability, productivity, resourcefulness, and quality workmanship.
The college has a totally residential student body and all admitted students receive full scholarships covering tuition and room and board, and most textbooks. Student life is carefully structured, including a prescribed daily schedule, a dress code, required chapel, and clearly defined opportunities and responsibilities. For more information, visit: www.williamson.edu.
Physical Requirements
Light physical activity
Supervisory Responsibility
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time as outlined by administration.
Application Procedure
Email resume, cover letter that details relevant experience, and contact information for three references to:
Chaplain/Counselor
mspecht@williamson.edu