How Would You Like to SOAR this Summer?

General Job Description

The Student Development Program Assistant will report to the Acting Dean of Students , Coordinator of Student Activities and Director of Greek Affairs and Leadership Education. Staff members are responsible for the preparation, implementation and follow-through necessary to conduct all student and parent orientation programs over the course of the summer; coordination of Student Activities programs for summer students; publicity, promotions, and posting related to Student Activities/Student Development; and coverage of the summer office. As an employee of Ramapo College, the Program Assistant is expected to support and adhere to the rules, regulations and policies of this office and the college.

Specific Duties

• Work an average of 20-25 hours per week, up to 40 hours a week when student orientations are in progress.
• Heavy phone work, light typing, word-processing, data entry, filing and other administrative duties, (appropriate training will be provided).
• Planning and implementation of summer student activities programs, such as: summer block party, "cool down's", movie nights, trips, etc.
• Posting of approved publicity and promotions throughout campus.
• Inventory and collection of supplies, for example, transporting boxes, organizing materials, assembling packets.
• Some artistic ability necessary for posters, flyers, bulletin boards, name tags, etc.
• Conduct student and parent workshops, such as, Campus Tours, Challenge Course, New Beginnings, Diversity/Multi-Culturalism, Student to Student, etc.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising social and recreational activities for orientation attendees.
• Assist with the FAR Program (Freshman Advisement & Registration) coordinated by the Advisement Center andAcademic Affairs where extensive training will be given in developmental academic advisement.
• Plan fall part-time employee training with the Coordinatorof Student Activities and the Director of the Student Center
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean and/or Coordinator of Student Activities

Desirable Qualities/Skills:

• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Motivation and self-direction.
• Enthusiasm and the ability to work well with other people.
• The ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Flexibility and creativity.
• Knowledge/familiarity with one or many of the following computer applications:

o Spreadsheet analysis (Microsoft Excel)

o Database management (MicrosoftAccess)

o Word processing (Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect)

o Desktop Publishing (Adobe Pagemaker and PhotoShop, Corel Draw or Microsoft PowerPoint)

o Web page design and Internet applications (Microsoft Front page or Claris Home Page)

o Information systems (Campus Vision, MASIS, Campus Source)

• A positive attitude about Ramapo College and what we have to offer students.
• An appreciation and respect for our diverse community.