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College / VP Area: Vice President for Student Life
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Administrative Support, Student Affairs & Services, Full Time, Program/Project Management
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Grade: 29E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The University Student Centers (USC) cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community in which students learn and thrive at the University of Delaware. As part of the Division of Student Life, the Trabant University Center and the Perkins Student Center serve as the social and educational epicenters for the campus, providing vibrant and intentionally planned engagement opportunities that support USCs’ learning outcomes, but also those of the Division of Student Life and the overall educational aims of UD, as articulated by the General Education purposes and objectives. The USC team affords every student a path to contribute to the campus community and heighten their sense of belonging through on-campus employment opportunities, nationally recognized leadership development programs, over 400 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and dynamic and engaging campus events and traditions. The unique cross-functional nature of the department, which includes facilities, events, student organizations, and leadership programs, necessitates that each professional staff member pursues cross-unit collaborations and partnerships, as well as assumes some cross-functional duties and roles, such as opening/closing the facility based on event coverage; rotating evening-duty, serving as a professional advisor to RSOs, and providing programmatic support for department and divisional events. Collectively and through collaboration, USC team members play a critical role in actualizing the Division of Student Life mission and vision. Under the general direction of the Associate Director for Programming, the Program Coordinator provides programming assistance and support to events and large-scale programs including concerts, major festivals, films, trips, cultural events, lectures, and traditional and historic events. Some of the university’s premiere high-profile events including Student Homecoming Week, Parent and Family Weekend Featured Events, Senior Days events, Trabant Now, Perkins Live, Welcome Weekend Events, and UD on Stage.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advisement:
- Plan, produce, and assess a variety of educational, social, and recreational programs, events, and services such as Opening Weekend, Parents and Family Weekend, Senior Days events, Quizzo, Perkins Live and Trabant Now, the USC Film Series, and other student focused campus-wide events.
- Provide campus event programming advisement and assistance to a designated council (e.g., concerts, traditions and community, cultural events) of University of Delaware’s programming board with an annual budget of $500,000.
- Provide campus event programming advisement and assistance to major Registered Student Organizations in developing educational and social activities. Oversee program development and mentor student leaders in developing policy awareness and organizational skills and professional competencies.
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of the student programming board.
- Advise the programming board on risk management, security, and safety practices. Educate board on national standards and best practices for event management.
- Work in partnership with Community Standards and Conflict Resolution (CSCR) to support organization and individual member training accountability as it relates to the student code of conduct.
- Develop curriculum, teach leadership skills, and facilitate educational programs for programming board (e.g., risk management training, contract negotiation, event planning, organizational leadership, meeting facilitation and planning, and officer training).
- Organize and plan curriculum for spring annual retreats and weekly training sessions for programming board members.
- Coordinate and facilitate collaborations as appropriate with student groups, Student Life departments, academic departments, graduate students, and the greater community for the purpose of co-sponsorships, assessment, and implementing programs which strengthen campus engagement.
- Serve as advisor to specific directly advised RSOs (e.g. UDance, E-52, Outdoor Club) as assigned by the Executive Director, assists with training and facilitation for student leaders, and provides facility-related support during large-scale events and campus emergencies.
Programmatic Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and assess large scale programming, including events ranging in size from 2500-5000 people for the university community including sponsored lectures and other campus-wide programs.
- Develop program budgets; negotiate rates with vendors; collect, review, and pay invoices; and perform post-program financial reconciliation.
- Design learning outcomes and student learning strategies for the more than 100 programs focused on engagement, leadership, and community development.
- Contribute to the development of a culture of student partnership and ownership. Actively develop and promote community initiatives designed to engage students in the college experience based on national best practices for engagement and retention.
- Provide supervision of weekend and evening programs which may include lectures, concerts, performing artists, comedy shows and major campus-wide events. Act as on-site liaison and troubleshoot issues with public safety, UDPD, EHS, FREAS, and parking and transportation.
- Coordinate performance and production aspects of the annual Fall Student Involvement Fair featuring more than 300 student organizations and departments and attracting approximately 6000 students.
- Respond to and resolve student/event concerns and emergencies, as needed, such as crowd management, artist breach of contract, weather and facility-related emergencies, transportation (trip) accidents and breakdowns, participant injuries, etc.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Assist supervisor in implementing major departmental initiatives related to department strategic plan and program plans.
- Participate in department, divisional, and institutional professional development and growth opportunities to maintain current knowledge of student development and student learning research, theory, and practice that best serve the needs of students. Develop scholar practitioner practices to create and share knowledge with colleagues.
- Assist with assessment and data collection initiatives pertaining to student development and program and event management utilizing Divisional assessment tools (Qualtrics) to ensure learning outcomes are achieved.
- Develop and cultivate positive working relationships and partnerships with other University departments in Student Life, Academic Departments, Athletics, Development and Alumni Relations, UDPD, Risk Management, and Purchasing / Accounting / Business, and Dining Services in the advisement of students and delivery of creative, innovative programs, and large-scale institutional events.
- Ensure compliance with university financial, facilities, and risk management policies and procedures.
- Support the work and mission of the Division of Student Life through committees, task forces and special assignments.
- Serve on-call for evening events as part of rotational team to support student staff and provide a new lens and perspective about facility operations, students, events, and programs to inform training programs and services. Write reports, provide benchmarking and best practices research, and fulfill other projects assigned by the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree preferred in student personnel or other related discipline and one-year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of college student learning and development theories.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and rapidly changing technical environment.
- Ability to apply assessment practices related to student growth, learning and success within student organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, presentation skills, and program development skills are essential.
- Ability to develop and coordinate multi-task projects and implement large-scale programming events.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize competing needs.
- Ability to apply learning outcome approaches preferred. Proficiency in training, group facilitation, programming, advertising, and/or marketing events.
- Ability to provide direction and guidance in maintaining existing programs. Ability to create new programs.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Demonstrated understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
- Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend events.
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Applications close: Open until filled
Job no: 503305
College / VP Area: Vice President for Student Life
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Administrative Support, Student Affairs & Services, Full Time, Program/Project Management
Curious about the full value of working at UD? In addition to salary, our Total Rewards benefits and Compensation Estimator give you a clear view of the complete package.
Grade: 29E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The University Student Centers (USC) cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community in which students learn and thrive at the University of Delaware. As part of the Division of Student Life, the Trabant University Center and the Perkins Student Center serve as the social and educational epicenters for the campus, providing vibrant and intentionally planned engagement opportunities that support USCs’ learning outcomes, but also those of the Division of Student Life and the overall educational aims of UD, as articulated by the General Education purposes and objectives. The USC team affords every student a path to contribute to the campus community and heighten their sense of belonging through on-campus employment opportunities, nationally recognized leadership development programs, over 400 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and dynamic and engaging campus events and traditions. The unique cross-functional nature of the department, which includes facilities, events, student organizations, and leadership programs, necessitates that each professional staff member pursues cross-unit collaborations and partnerships, as well as assumes some cross-functional duties and roles, such as opening/closing the facility based on event coverage; rotating evening-duty, serving as a professional advisor to RSOs, and providing programmatic support for department and divisional events. Collectively and through collaboration, USC team members play a critical role in actualizing the Division of Student Life mission and vision. Under the general direction of the Associate Director for Programming, the Program Coordinator provides programming assistance and support to events and large-scale programs including concerts, major festivals, films, trips, cultural events, lectures, and traditional and historic events. Some of the university’s premiere high-profile events including Student Homecoming Week, Parent and Family Weekend Featured Events, Senior Days events, Trabant Now, Perkins Live, Welcome Weekend Events, and UD on Stage.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advisement:
- Plan, produce, and assess a variety of educational, social, and recreational programs, events, and services such as Opening Weekend, Parents and Family Weekend, Senior Days events, Quizzo, Perkins Live and Trabant Now, the USC Film Series, and other student focused campus-wide events.
- Provide campus event programming advisement and assistance to a designated council (e.g., concerts, traditions and community, cultural events) of University of Delaware’s programming board with an annual budget of $500,000.
- Provide campus event programming advisement and assistance to major Registered Student Organizations in developing educational and social activities. Oversee program development and mentor student leaders in developing policy awareness and organizational skills and professional competencies.
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of the student programming board.
- Advise the programming board on risk management, security, and safety practices. Educate board on national standards and best practices for event management.
- Work in partnership with Community Standards and Conflict Resolution (CSCR) to support organization and individual member training accountability as it relates to the student code of conduct.
- Develop curriculum, teach leadership skills, and facilitate educational programs for programming board (e.g., risk management training, contract negotiation, event planning, organizational leadership, meeting facilitation and planning, and officer training).
- Organize and plan curriculum for spring annual retreats and weekly training sessions for programming board members.
- Coordinate and facilitate collaborations as appropriate with student groups, Student Life departments, academic departments, graduate students, and the greater community for the purpose of co-sponsorships, assessment, and implementing programs which strengthen campus engagement.
- Serve as advisor to specific directly advised RSOs (e.g. UDance, E-52, Outdoor Club) as assigned by the Executive Director, assists with training and facilitation for student leaders, and provides facility-related support during large-scale events and campus emergencies.
Programmatic Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and assess large scale programming, including events ranging in size from 2500-5000 people for the university community including sponsored lectures and other campus-wide programs.
- Develop program budgets; negotiate rates with vendors; collect, review, and pay invoices; and perform post-program financial reconciliation.
- Design learning outcomes and student learning strategies for the more than 100 programs focused on engagement, leadership, and community development.
- Contribute to the development of a culture of student partnership and ownership. Actively develop and promote community initiatives designed to engage students in the college experience based on national best practices for engagement and retention.
- Provide supervision of weekend and evening programs which may include lectures, concerts, performing artists, comedy shows and major campus-wide events. Act as on-site liaison and troubleshoot issues with public safety, UDPD, EHS, FREAS, and parking and transportation.
- Coordinate performance and production aspects of the annual Fall Student Involvement Fair featuring more than 300 student organizations and departments and attracting approximately 6000 students.
- Respond to and resolve student/event concerns and emergencies, as needed, such as crowd management, artist breach of contract, weather and facility-related emergencies, transportation (trip) accidents and breakdowns, participant injuries, etc.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Assist supervisor in implementing major departmental initiatives related to department strategic plan and program plans.
- Participate in department, divisional, and institutional professional development and growth opportunities to maintain current knowledge of student development and student learning research, theory, and practice that best serve the needs of students. Develop scholar practitioner practices to create and share knowledge with colleagues.
- Assist with assessment and data collection initiatives pertaining to student development and program and event management utilizing Divisional assessment tools (Qualtrics) to ensure learning outcomes are achieved.
- Develop and cultivate positive working relationships and partnerships with other University departments in Student Life, Academic Departments, Athletics, Development and Alumni Relations, UDPD, Risk Management, and Purchasing / Accounting / Business, and Dining Services in the advisement of students and delivery of creative, innovative programs, and large-scale institutional events.
- Ensure compliance with university financial, facilities, and risk management policies and procedures.
- Support the work and mission of the Division of Student Life through committees, task forces and special assignments.
- Serve on-call for evening events as part of rotational team to support student staff and provide a new lens and perspective about facility operations, students, events, and programs to inform training programs and services. Write reports, provide benchmarking and best practices research, and fulfill other projects assigned by the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree preferred in student personnel or other related discipline and one-year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of college student learning and development theories.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and rapidly changing technical environment.
- Ability to apply assessment practices related to student growth, learning and success within student organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, presentation skills, and program development skills are essential.
- Ability to develop and coordinate multi-task projects and implement large-scale programming events.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize competing needs.
- Ability to apply learning outcome approaches preferred. Proficiency in training, group facilitation, programming, advertising, and/or marketing events.
- Ability to provide direction and guidance in maintaining existing programs. Ability to create new programs.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Demonstrated understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
- Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend events.
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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University of Delaware's Green Card sponsorship is most common in tenure-track faculty and research-intensive positions. Prioritize these departments when applying, as they have established PERM and EB-1B processes built into their hiring workflows.
Ask About Sponsorship Policies During the Offer Stage
Universities negotiate sponsorship commitments at the offer stage, not after you start. Raise Green Card sponsorship directly when reviewing your employment contract so expectations are documented before you accept the position.
Understand That PERM Takes Time at Universities
The PERM labor certification process at universities involves faculty review committees and HR compliance steps that can extend timelines. Start the conversation with your department and HR early, ideally within your first year of employment.
Identify Which Departments Have Sponsored Before
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Higher education institutions like University of Delaware hire heavily in fall and spring cycles. Applying during active hiring periods increases your chance of landing a role where the employer is prepared to commit to long-term sponsorship.
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Does University of Delaware sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, University of Delaware sponsors Green Card visas for qualifying employees, primarily in faculty, research, and specialized professional roles. Sponsorship is most common through the PERM labor certification process leading to EB-2 or EB-3 classification. Not every role qualifies, so it's worth clarifying sponsorship intent directly with the hiring department before accepting an offer.
Which roles and departments at University of Delaware are most likely to receive Green Card sponsorship?
Faculty positions, postdoctoral researchers, and staff in technical or research-heavy departments are the most common recipients of Green Card sponsorship at University of Delaware. Academic units in sciences, engineering, and health sciences tend to have more established sponsorship processes than administrative departments, though professional staff in specialized roles can also qualify.
How do I start the Green Card process at University of Delaware?
The process typically begins with a conversation between you, your department, and University of Delaware's HR or international services office. HR will assess your role's eligibility, engage an immigration attorney, and initiate the PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor. You'll need to provide educational credentials and employment history documentation early in the process.
How long does Green Card sponsorship take at a university like University of Delaware?
From PERM filing through visa availability and adjustment of status, the process typically spans several years depending on your country of birth and the employment-based category you qualify for. PERM itself takes roughly a year under current Department of Labor processing times, and applicants from high-demand countries face longer waits due to visa backlogs. Starting early in your employment significantly improves your position.
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Search for open positions at University of Delaware and look for roles in research, faculty, and technical departments where sponsorship is most established. Migrate Mate helps job seekers identify verified Green Card sponsors and filter openings by sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers with a real track record rather than guessing from job descriptions alone.
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Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.