Assistant Director of Student Activities

Assistant Director for the Office of Student Activities

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:

• 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 Party, and Spring Week that are inclusive, diverse, and align with the University's mission of engaging students holistically
• Recruit student organizations to assist in creating a student involvement presence at the new and transfer student Orientation programs, Open Houses, and Welcome Days
• Collaborate 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 performers, services, tickets, supplies, printing, etc. including the use of contracts, bids, purchase orders, and procurement cards as necessary
• Negotiate contracts with off campus vendors for the Office of Student Activities and student organizations events.
• Recruit, hire, train, and directly supervise 3-4 student employees, who work to plan on-campus events
• Utilize best practices in campus programming to recruit, train, and supervise a diverse group of paid and volunteer program board members, consisting of approximately 25 students
• Serve as the advisor for the Student Activities and Events Council Programming Board, which is responsible for campus-wide programming
• Develop and maintain a detailed assessment plan for (but not limited to) the Student Arts and Events Council's events, Welcome Week, all Large Scale Events, and the Student Leadership Awards
• Create opportunities between academic programs and student organizations where academic and social interests may create partnerships and extensions of classroom experience
• Work with collaboration with the Associate Director and Director to oversee the Student Arts and Events Council Programming Board's annual budget allocation of $
• Maintain involvement within the National…