Assistant Director for Highsmith Operations

Assistant Director for Highsmith Operations #000207

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability.

Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To be considered, application must be made online. Attach a cover letter, current resume, and a list of professional references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application. For questions and additional information, please contact Jessica Inman at jinman1 Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Position Type - EHRA Staff

Title
- Assistant Director for Highsmith Operations #000207

Position Number - 000207

Recruitment Range - $46,000-$50,000

Work Schedule and Hours
- Work schedule will vary depending on building programs, events, trainings, and institutional needs. On average, expect one weekend per month and two to three evenings per week. Flexibility to work extended hours during peak event periods (e.g., Welcome Week, Homecoming, semester opening weeks) is required.

Full-Time / Part-Time
- Full-Time

Months per Year - 12 Months

Position Summary
- The Assistant Director for Highsmith Operations is a member of the Campus Life team and reports directly to the Senior Director of Campus Life. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position in the Division of Student Affairs. This position provides strategic leadership for the Highsmith Student Union, serving as a key member of the Campus Life leadership team responsible for creating a vibrant, student-centered environment that advances UNC Asheville's enrollment, belonging, and student success goals.

The Assistant Director leads operational strategy, directs the student employment program as a workforce development experience, and designs engagement programming that deepens campus connection and complements the co-curricular mission of the Division of Student Affairs. As a member of the Campus Life and Division of Student Affairs teams, this position will uphold the values of the University mission, will focus on the importance of placing people first, and will have at the forefront of their thinking an intentional design for student learning and student success.

FLSA
- Exempt

Required Education/Experience/Skills
- This position requires a Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a closely related field. Candidates in the final semester of completing a degree in these fields may also be considered. A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in facility operations, student affairs, or a related field may be substituted.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
- The ideal candidate will have at least one to two years of experience in facility operations, event coordination, or student affairs administration in a higher education setting. The ideal candidate will also have strong organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills. Experience supervising student employees or managing a student staff team is strongly preferred. Familiarity with room scheduling and facility management software, student engagement platforms, and departmental assessment tools is desired.

A demonstrated commitment to creating welcoming environments that support student belonging and success is expected.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Demonstrated knowledge of working with college students in a higher education setting, preferably in the area of facility operations, student union management, event coordination, or student employment supervision. Demonstrated skills in working with students to enhance their personal and professional development. Basic knowledge of budgeting, purchasing procedures, building operations, and the ability to manage and minimize risk is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate aptitudes in the following areas:
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