Assistant Director Student Activities

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Advise the Programming Board including the development of position descriptions, recruitment and retention of members, oversee the training for each member; ensure that a variety of diverse social, cultural, intellectual and traditional events are planned and presented by students to the campus each week/weekend of each academic term.
• Oversee the budget allocation and overall assessment of the Programming Board.
• Support late night and weekend, alcohol-free social programming.
• Support the director on large scale programs including; concerts, lectures, and themed events.
• Maintain the UEngage (Presence) website for club, organization, and campus department events.
• Design and distribute the Daily Digest email with a list of daily events to all students and opted-in faculty/staff.
• Serve as a resource person for each student that interacts with the office for assistance with event/program planning, leadership development and personal concerns.
• Advise our media groups including: newspaper, radio, and publications.
• Serve as a member of various committees throughout the college and be a contributing member of these committees.
• Review contracts for campus events; negotiate with agents, and other off-campus vendors for services.
• Attend and provide support as the on-site administrator to student-run events and programs campus-wide during evenings and weekends.
• Work collaboratively with the director in advising student clubs and organizations.
• Work collaboratively with various campus departments such as the Minerva programs and Residential Education, to ensure the best service to Union College students.
• Attend conferences and association meetings with other professionals in the field to maintain current skills, techniques and professional development.
• Work with the director to plan, organize, and implement leadership celebration; seek and collect nominations, select award recipients and order awards.
• Serve as the onsite administrator to problem solve and manage risks as needed at weekend events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years prior experience, preferably in Student Activities.
• Experience at a small private liberal arts college is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient at the use of technology; experience with Workday is preferred.
• Must be safety conscious and able to work with a diverse group of students.
• Master’s Degree in Higher Education preferred.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $62,353.20. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.