Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)
Department/Organization: 850201 - University Programs General
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; frequent evenings and weekends.
Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Student Development serves as the primary advisor of the University Programs student-led programming board. Oversees the recruitment, training, retention, and development of the University Programs student team. Provides professional presence and oversight at events. Ensures financial reporting is following internal processes and controls as outlined in University policies and procedures.
Additional Department Summary: Serves as the primary advisor of the University Programs student-led programming board, which plans and implements large-scale, collaborative campus events. Oversees recruitment, training, retention, and development of the University Programs student team. Provides professional presence and oversight at events. Provides oversight to plan, execute, and host events for University Programs during early morning, late night and weekend programming signature initiatives campus wide. Coordinates with vendors, on-campus partners, and other stakeholders to execute event needs. Works with students and staff on the comprehensive event planning process, including organization management, risk management, financial and marketing plans, best practices research, and other logistical details of programming and event planning. Recruits, selects, and trains qualified student leaders and student staff for the University Programs team to execute large-scale on-campus programming. Develops on-going professional development programs for continuous leadership and learning opportunities for student staff. Represents the Director when necessary. Assists in administrative projects including developing strategic plans and goals, policies and procedures, staff development, and assessment and evaluation plans for the office. Participates in staff training, meetings, serve on committees. Attends conferences and other programs promoting University Programs and Division of Student Life. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable and respectful workplace. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of student life/student affairs experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of student life/student affairs experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to work early mornings and frequent nights and weekends.
Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to be flexible with work schedule. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Knowledge of student development and the ability to work with a variety of students and staff while fostering a positive environment. Skills in marketing and advertising campaign development and/or management, event planning, and staff management. Demonstrated knowledge and ability in budget development and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems effectively and independently. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in higher education, communication, marketing or public relations, leadership, hospitality management, or a related field. Three (3) years of professional experience in student programming, activities, leadership, or development. Experience working within a higher education (university or college) environment. Graduate or professional experience in student programming, advising, marketing, graphic design, communication, organizational leadership experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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