Assistant Director-Student Employment
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Job Description - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-STUDENT EMPLOYMENT (T233347)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-STUDENT EMPLOYMENT - ( T233347 )
DescriptionASSISTANT DIRECTOR-STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
This role must be development and growth-minded with the ability to navigate long-term projects, while also being very present in the day-to-day operations. The professional in this role should be a team player who is ok with not always sitting at the desk and is willing to jump in to fill gaps to ensure the success of the building and events at any given time.
This person should be a strong communicator and enjoy working alongside college students. Training is a large part of this position. The perfect candidate would have a student affairs background or a master's degree in student affairs.
This role is responsible for all aspects of the employment experience for the Hill Student Center student employee team of 40-50 students. Along with the Student Employee Coordinator, this role provides visionary leadership to aid students in achieving personal and professional growth while contributing to the effective operations of a building that receives 900+ million visitors a year and over 8K events.
Due to this role's involvement with several events taking place in the facility at any given time, all members on the team must thrive in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and implement staff recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and ongoing development of 40+ student employees, including student employees working in the following areas: building management, facility services, guest services, game room, scheduling and events, social media, and marketing.
- Create an environment promoting and fostering student learning and development, and establish a staff culture that supports the Hill Student Center mission, vision, and core values.
- Create, implement, and periodically review student employment policies and procedures. Oversee student employment wage budget to ensure appropriate and effective use of resources.
- Supervise and evaluate professional and student staff members, but not limited to:
Student Employment Coordinator, Building Managers, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, and indirectly supervise the student team.
- Conduct assessment, analyze data, and develop reports to inform leadership and make recommendations for program improvement.
- Provide daily oversight of all HSC operations, including event support and general facility usage in compliance with Hill Student Center and University guidelines and procedures.
- Ensure consistent and quality service standards are met.
- Oversee and manage departmental social media platforms.
- Develop plans to create and promote innovative campaigns of HSC and campus resources.
- Set and reach goals to expand reach of Hill Student Center social media channels.
- Investigate new and emerging trends and explore opportunities for growth within student center operations.
- Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a professional.
- Represent UAB and the Hill Student Center positively through involvement in and contributions to professional organizations.
$47,665 – $55,000
QualificationsMinimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Business Management, or a related field and three (3) years of experience is required. Master's degree preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.
The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.
University
Job CategoryClerical & Administrative
OrganizationHill Student Center
Employee StatusRegular
Shift :
Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) :
Onsite
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