Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Activities - MSUAASF Range C

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* Working Title:

** Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Activities - MSUAASF Range C
** Institution:
** Southwest Minnesota State University
** Classification

Title:

** MSUAASF Range C
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 211:
Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
** City:
** Marshall
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$47,607.00 - $93,342.00
** Job Description
** The Assistant Director is responsible for engaging students on-campus and creating a vibrant campus community through student activities, student groups/clubs/organizations, and student-centered events. The Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing the Student Activities Committee (SAC) and engage students through student clubs and organizations. This position will have oversight of the student club budgets (SAFAC). This position will also oversee Student Government.

The Assistant Director will make informed suggestions on campus entertainment and performers that engage the student body and bring life to the campus community and college experience for SMSU students. This position will be involved in assisting with university-wide programming for students including but not limited to student orientation, homecoming, family weekend, Black history month, Women’s history month, and more.

The Assistant Director will also oversee intramural sports programming.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Event Management, or related field plus one-year professional experience in event management, student affairs, higher education or related field; OR Bachelor’s degree in stated fields plus two years’ field experience.
* Proven ability to work with diverse populations.
* Proven ability to engage target populations.
* Budget Management Experience.
* Proven Ability in Event Management or program development.
** Preferred Qualification
*** Experience in higher education, specifically a university setting.
* Experience working directly with college student populations and knowledge of student trends.
* Proven success with increasing student engagement.
* Experience building community relationship and partnerships.
* Experience leading club/organizations.
** Other Requirements
** Priority will be given to those who apply by 2/25/26.
** Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
** Monday – Friday; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm shifts at minimum 2 days a week otherwise standard 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
Weekend and evening hours may be required. Overnight travel may be required.
** Telework (Yes/No)
** No
* * About
* * Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Southwest Minnesota State University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. You can find our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report online at . This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Southwest…