Assistant Director for Student Organizations

Assistant Director for Student Organizations

Student Engagement

Regular

Salary

48,000

50,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,education, and experience.

40

Yes

The Assistant Director for Student Organizations advancesintentional student involvement, leadership development, and belonging through the development and administration of acomprehensive student organization program. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Assistant Director provides leadership for organization recognition and support, student leader and advisor development, event and financial oversight, and involvementinitiatives. The position strengthens organizations as communities for learning, connection, and meaningful participation in campuslife.

The Assistant Director translates departmental priorities into effective programs and services, exercises sound judgment in applying university policies, and maintains timely, accurate, and responsive support. The position works collaboratively with students, advisors, faculty, staff, and community partners tosupport student success and responsible organizational leadership.

• Oversee student organization recognition, eligibility, records,and leadership transitions; help organizations grow and remain active.
• Advise student leaders on managing their organizations,recruiting and retaining members, working together, and resolvingconflict; encourage ownership and accountability.
• Guide organizations on event planning, contracts, insurance,travel, fundraising, and finances; work with campus partners toaddress concerns and meet university requirements.
• Support organization finances and student government funding;help groups manage funds responsibly, maintain accurate records,and follow financial requirements.
• Lead programs that strengthen student organizations, increaseinvolvement, and support student learning and belonging.
• Develop and deliver training that prepares student leaders andadvisors to lead effective organizations and meet universityexpectations.
• Support organization advisors with guidance, resources, andclear expectations for their role.
• Manage student organization systems, communications, and resources; keep information accurate, accessible, and up todate.
• Recruit, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned student employees.
• Assess student participation, learning, organizationeffectiveness, and services; use data and feedback to improveprograms and guide decisions.
• Build campus and community partnerships, serve on relevant committees, and contribute to departmental planning, outreach, and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department’smission.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, communications,social work, or a related field.
• 6 months experience in student activities, student organizationadvising, leadership development, student unions, or a related area, including experience working with or advising student groups.

• Master’s degree in college student personnel, student affairs,higher education, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in student organization administration,leadership education, event oversight, risk management, financialstewardship, staff supervision, or assessment of programs and services.

• Sound judgment and the ability to apply policyconsistently
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage competing priorities with appropriate autonomy
• Understanding of college student development and effectiveadvising
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and support students with varied backgrounds and experiences
• Proficiency with technology used for program administration,communication, and assessment.

Normal working hours of 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Ability and willingness towork flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support student programs and departmental responsibilities.

Resume/CV and cover letter

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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