Assistant Director, Student Involvement Center

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13263
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Open until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Up to $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume and cover letter are required.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Programming will oversee a variety of responsibilities for the department and work with student employees/leaders to implement all aspects of departmental programming. Responsibilities include, advising Roadrunner Productions (RP, programming board), advising Rowdy Crew (Spirit Advisory Board), traditional campus programming, budgeting, and daily administrative functions. Responsible for collaborating with small groups and committees to design, develop, plan, prepare, and implement quality programming and events at UTSA. Responsible for promoting and providing education on campus.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervises one (1) professional staff member with the coordination of volunteer service initiatives and campus programming.
• Directly advise two sponsored student organizations: Roadrunner Productions, the campus programming board and Rowdy Crew, the spirit advisory board, with facilitating program production, budget management, student leadership development, risk-management, and coordination of campus programming and spirit and traditions programming.
• Supervise and train assigned staff, graduate assistants, and student employees/leaders focused on their professional development, coaching and productivity practices, and programming logistics.
• Facilitates, promotes, develops and coordinates large, campus-wide events be enhancing spirit, history, and tradition initiatives in collaboration with students, staff, faculty and external partners such as Howdy Rowdy Bash, BestFest, Dia en la Sombrilla and other assigned programs including assessment and impact on student belonging and retention.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase the quality and quantity of student programming.
• Coordinate events and programs specifically designed for the downtown campus.
• Promote and support student usage of RowdyLink and the experiential transcript.
• Serve as a member of the Expressive Activity Response Team addressing elevated demonstrations on campus. Assist with oversight of small-scale campus expressive activity.
• Interpret institutional and system policies related to student organizations to students attending the Downtown campus. Evaluate programs based on assessment and make recommendations to the Director of the Student Involvement Center.
• Serves as a liaison between Fiesta San Antonio Commission and UTSA.
• Support programs and events sponsored by the Student Involvement Center and support university-wide programs including, but not limited to, Roadrunner Days, Homecoming, and Commencement.
• Collaborate with other campus offices to promote student engagement including Student Union, Wellbeing, Housing and Residence Life, Career Services, as well as academic colleges and departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration, Education, or related field.
• Three (3) years of direct experience working with college students.
• Additional education up to a Master's degree may substitute for required experience up to two (2) years.
• One (1) year of supervision experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years student advising, and event planning in university setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Anthology Engaged, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Demonstrated skills in the following areas: student advising, budgeting, program planning, project management, marketing, and effective collaboration with various constituencies.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and risk management planning.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

• High-student-contact office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other community partner-related events.
• After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.

Physical Demands:

• Exerts up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.