Director - Colvard Student Union

Position Function

The Director of the Colvard Student Union provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and fiscal management for the university's student union facility and related programs. This position is responsible for ensuring that the Colvard Student Union serves as the center for student engagement, community building, events, services, and campus life while maintaining a welcoming, safe, and customer-focused environment. The Director oversees facility operations, budget development and management, staffing, customer service initiatives, capital planning, replacement and renewal programs, operational assessment, and strategic planning efforts.

The position collaborates extensively with students, university departments, vendors, alumni, and external partners to ensure the student union remains a vibrant and innovative hub supporting the university's mission and student success. The Director reports to the Executive Director of the Colvard Student Union and Event Services and supervises professional, support, and student employees. The Director serves on the university's On Call Team and acts as a liaison between the Crisis Action Team and the University Police Department during emergencies and critical incidents.

The Director also serves as the budgetary adviser to The Reflector, providing financial oversight and guidance for the university's student newspaper.

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Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.