What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Services, Lambuth Campus position at The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music?
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4068 Advertised Title Assistant Director, Student Services, Lambuth Campus Campus Location Lambuth Campus (Jackson, TN) Position Number 016375 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Lambuth Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience working with diverse student populations, ideally at a college/university level and involving one or more of the following: student activities, housing, career services, and/or student accountability. Similar experience outside of a higher education environment (e.g., boarding school, Youth Villages) may be appropriate OR
Master’s degree and one (1) year of experience working with diverse student populations, ideally at a college/university level and involving one or more of the following: student activities, housing, career services, and/or student accountability. Similar experience outside of a higher education environment (e.g., boarding school, Youth Villages) may be appropriate.
Must live in Jackson, TN or within very close proximity to the UofM Lambuth campus, to fulfill on-call requirements.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Special Conditions
The Lambuth Campus team is especially interested in candidates with an expressed and demonstrated commitment to student development and student campus life.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May frequently work nights and weekends.
Posting Date 03/10/2025 Closing Date 03/15/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $60,000-70,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised
Student Services and Residence Hall Coordinator, Graduate Assistant(s) and Student Worker(s).
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This position is located in Jackson, Tennessee and requires onsite hours.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Meets with students, parents, staff, vendors, and targeted audiences and respond to inquiries regarding University programs and services.
Oversees residence hall operations and facility maintenance. Trains and supervises professional and student staff. Co-manages residence life expenditures for facility and education programs. Reviews incident reports and follow-up with students with appropriate charges and sanctions. Serves as on-call staff in the event of emergency, provides support for transported students, and communicates updates with Memphis administration.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages 10 student programming & facility budgets totaling approximately $200,000, coordinates contracts and payment for vendors and services. Plans, promotes, and implements 40 programs per semester including travel with students to the Main Campus (Memphis, TN) events and activities. Conducts various staff training centered on effective program planning and assessment.
Oversees registered student organizations, assists in program implementation and funding allocation, and directly advises two student organizations. Facilitates Tiger Leadership Institute, service-learning programs with community partnerships, and collaborates with offices of Multicultural Affairs, Student Leadership and Involvement, Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism, Career Services, and Student Health & Counseling Services to provide resources, programs, and spend designated funds specific to the Lambuth campus.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages college union facility, maintenance requests, information desk operations, Relaxation Room, Career Closet, Tiger Pantry, student event set up, and internal/external client space usage. Facilitates emergency preparedness drills for college union and residence hall building and serves as liaison for Dining Services within student union facility. Additionally maintains the Commuter Lounge in Varnell-Jones Hall.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serves as a hearing officer for the Office of Student Accountability, assists in judicial process for student cases, conducts preliminary investigations, charges and sanctions students with approval from Associate Dean of Students for Student Accountability.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administers social media platforms, weekly student e-news, TigerScoops, and student email distribution. Serves as Branch Manager for TigerZone by Anthology the RSO Management platform. Serves as Lambuth staff representation on university committees (i.e. Green Fee, Student Activity Fee, Crisis Management Team, Strategic Planning).
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides advising and coaching sessions to assist students with career planning, resumes, interviewing skills, professional development and job/internship search strategies. Uses career assessment resources and results as necessary.
Collaborates with departmental faculty, advisors and other key stakeholders to develop industry and employment specific events and workshops that facilitate student learning, skills/career competencies development, and networking opportunities for students.
Develops, fosters and maintains relationships with external constituents to provide internship and employment opportunities for students.
Serves as the primary career specialist for administrators, faculty and staff for the exchange of information and referrals for career opportunities for students.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4068 Advertised Title Assistant Director, Student Services, Lambuth Campus Campus Location Lambuth Campus (Jackson, TN) Position Number 016375 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Lambuth Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience working with diverse student populations, ideally at a college/university level and involving one or more of the following: student activities, housing, career services, and/or student accountability. Similar experience outside of a higher education environment (e.g., boarding school, Youth Villages) may be appropriate OR
Master’s degree and one (1) year of experience working with diverse student populations, ideally at a college/university level and involving one or more of the following: student activities, housing, career services, and/or student accountability. Similar experience outside of a higher education environment (e.g., boarding school, Youth Villages) may be appropriate.
Must live in Jackson, TN or within very close proximity to the UofM Lambuth campus, to fulfill on-call requirements.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Special Conditions
The Lambuth Campus team is especially interested in candidates with an expressed and demonstrated commitment to student development and student campus life.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May frequently work nights and weekends.
Posting Date 03/10/2025 Closing Date 03/15/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $60,000-70,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised
Student Services and Residence Hall Coordinator, Graduate Assistant(s) and Student Worker(s).
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Strong commitment to customer service excellence.
- Ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess excellent communication skills, strong technology skills and sound judgment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of student conduct programs, crisis management student leadership, and student activities. Establish and maintain strong, collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance.
This position is located in Jackson, Tennessee and requires onsite hours.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Meets with students, parents, staff, vendors, and targeted audiences and respond to inquiries regarding University programs and services.
Oversees residence hall operations and facility maintenance. Trains and supervises professional and student staff. Co-manages residence life expenditures for facility and education programs. Reviews incident reports and follow-up with students with appropriate charges and sanctions. Serves as on-call staff in the event of emergency, provides support for transported students, and communicates updates with Memphis administration.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages 10 student programming & facility budgets totaling approximately $200,000, coordinates contracts and payment for vendors and services. Plans, promotes, and implements 40 programs per semester including travel with students to the Main Campus (Memphis, TN) events and activities. Conducts various staff training centered on effective program planning and assessment.
Oversees registered student organizations, assists in program implementation and funding allocation, and directly advises two student organizations. Facilitates Tiger Leadership Institute, service-learning programs with community partnerships, and collaborates with offices of Multicultural Affairs, Student Leadership and Involvement, Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism, Career Services, and Student Health & Counseling Services to provide resources, programs, and spend designated funds specific to the Lambuth campus.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages college union facility, maintenance requests, information desk operations, Relaxation Room, Career Closet, Tiger Pantry, student event set up, and internal/external client space usage. Facilitates emergency preparedness drills for college union and residence hall building and serves as liaison for Dining Services within student union facility. Additionally maintains the Commuter Lounge in Varnell-Jones Hall.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serves as a hearing officer for the Office of Student Accountability, assists in judicial process for student cases, conducts preliminary investigations, charges and sanctions students with approval from Associate Dean of Students for Student Accountability.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administers social media platforms, weekly student e-news, TigerScoops, and student email distribution. Serves as Branch Manager for TigerZone by Anthology the RSO Management platform. Serves as Lambuth staff representation on university committees (i.e. Green Fee, Student Activity Fee, Crisis Management Team, Strategic Planning).
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides advising and coaching sessions to assist students with career planning, resumes, interviewing skills, professional development and job/internship search strategies. Uses career assessment resources and results as necessary.
Collaborates with departmental faculty, advisors and other key stakeholders to develop industry and employment specific events and workshops that facilitate student learning, skills/career competencies development, and networking opportunities for students.
Develops, fosters and maintains relationships with external constituents to provide internship and employment opportunities for students.
Serves as the primary career specialist for administrators, faculty and staff for the exchange of information and referrals for career opportunities for students.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you willing to work at our Lambuth Campus in Jackson, TN and live in close proximity to campus?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your supervisory/management experience and tell us the largest number of employees under your direction at any one time. (Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a valid driver's license?
- YES
- NO
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References List
- Unofficial Transcript
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
