Manager of Student Athletics

Job Title

Manager, Student Activities & Services – Regional Campuses

Tuscarawas Campus – New Philadelphia, Ohio

$46,977 – $53,615

To manage student activities and related services at a regional campus; serve as liaison between student organizations and campus administrators; facilitate the co‑curricular experience for all students; provide assistance and guidance to student groups in the planning, organizing, and delivering of student activities and university‑wide programs, assist in campus recruitment and retention strategies. Reports to Assistant Director, Enrollment Management and Student Services or designated administrator.

• Advise and provide direct developmental assistance to assigned student organizations in programmatic functions; attend official meetings, provide programming advice and facilitate events sponsored by assigned organizations; ensure compliance with operational procedures, policies, and regulations concerning programming activities.
• Assist in program budgeting and planning for assigned organizations; monitor financial accounts of student organizations.
• Serve as liaison between student organizations and campus administrators; assist in the resolution of conflicts.
• Assist in the development and coordination of co‑curricular services, programs, and events for campus students, alumni, families, and community members; may coordinate workshops, conferences, and various program functions, awards, and ceremonies.
• Review and update policies and procedures; prepare annual evaluations and reports.
• Provide staff and student organization training and development.
• Assist with other student services initiatives and activities as assigned.
• May provide direct supervision of part‑time unclassified staff.
• Fulfill responsibilities of human resource management including equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and employee development. Coordinate and oversee personnel activities including, but not limited to, recruitment, employee selection, appraisals, and evaluation.
• Serve on various university committees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, or a relevant field.
• Two years' experience coordinating student activities.

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, or a relevant field.

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.