Assistant Director of Student Activities and Events

The Assistant Director of Student Activities and Events provides oversight for major campus student activities and events. In conjunction with the Coordinator of Student Activities and Events, the Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating Connections program as well as major campus events such as Your School Your City, Homecoming and Step Sing.

• Train and supervise the Coordinator of Student Activities and Events
• Select and train student leaders with Student Activities, Connections, and Step Sing programs
• Plan and coordinate multiple and complex campus events and programs including, but not limited to: Connections, Step Sing, Homecoming, and collaborative events planned in cooperation with other departments and organizations on campus.
• Negotiate vendor contracts for campus events
• Provide management of Student Activities and Events budgets
• Assist in training and student development retreats with student leaders
• Create and maintain the Office of Student Activities and Events' web and social media presence; ensure online information is current and updated regularly
• Create print and digital marketing materials for the Department
• Responsible for registering all events and providing accurate marketing information to promote to all facets of campus
• Conduct assessment efforts and benchmarking research for all activities and programs
• Actively engage in planning and coordinating late night and weekend programming
• Provide additional overall staff leadership and support for major campus events organized by Student Affairs Division
• Assist in planning and implementation of Campus and Residential Life activities such as Tailgates, Student Study Breaks, etc.
• Be an active participant in the Campus and Residential Life Community
• Attend weekly staff meeting as scheduled by the Assistant Vice President for Campus and Residential Life
• Attend and/or schedule committee meetings as directed by the Assistant Vice President for Campus and Residential Life

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in student affairs, activities, orientation, recruitment and admissions, student leadership, student government, campus recreation or residence life on a college or university campus
• Outstanding written, verbal, social media, and technological communication skills
• Experience and success with publicity and creative marketing of events
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours

• Master’s degree preferred