Assistant Director of Student Activities

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Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Student Activities
Pay Grade: 32
Date opened: 19 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

General

Summary:

The Assistant Director for the Office of Student Activities, reporting to the Associate Director of Student Activities, will assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of programs, services, and initiatives that enhance student learning and the overall student experience, creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students on a 24/7 campus. The position provides leadership for the University's Game Room as a central student engagement space, overseeing its daily operations, student staff, and programming while creating opportunities that build community and enhance the student experience.

Additionally, the Assistant Director oversees the Student Activities and Events Council (SAEC) Program Board, including supervision of student employees and management of the programming budget, and coordinates many of the office's signature campus traditions and large-scale events, including Welcome Week, the Beacon Awards, Beacons @ Night, and Senior Programming. Working collaboratively with campus partners, the Program Coordinator develops innovative programs and services that connect students to the university, foster a sense of belonging, and support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

Examples of Duties:

Student Success Services & Programming

Develop and implement innovative events and activities (both on and off campus) that enhance retention, graduation rates, student engagement, and the overall student experience

Coordinate and implement large-scale , campus-wide events such as (but not limited to) Welcome Week, Involvement Fairs, Senior Events, “Rec the Halls ”, Beacon Block Part y, and Spring Week that are inclusive, diverse, and align with the University’s mission of engaging students holistic ally

Recruit student organizations to assist in creat ing a student involvement presence at the new and transfer student O rientation programs , Open Houses, and Welcome Days

C ollaborat e with campus offices, student organizations , and off-campus vendors to develop a strategy to provide programs and opportunities to increase students' engagement, spirit , and pride

Support Academic Affairs initiatives in the areas of student support and campus-wide events and co-curricular learning (but not limited to) learning community activities and academic support offerings

Directly Oversee the Beacons @ Night programming series to support both residential and off-campus student engagement

Coordinate with Community Directors and Resident Assistants to provide programming opportunities in the Residence Hall

Collaborate with partners in Athletics and Recreation to promote student attendance at athletic and recreation events to enhance the student engagement experience

Assist with the planning, promotion, and execution of senior class events and the senior class gift in conjunction with the University Advancement/Alumni staff

Provide support for first-generation student programming initiatives

Oversee and implement the annual Office of Student Activities Awards Ceremony including (but not limited to) managing award nomination process, ordering food/awards from vendors and working on event logistics with the Campus Center Services Office

Facilitate in the ordering/ purchasing of performe rs, services, tickets, supplies, printing, etc. including the use of contracts, bids, purchase…