Director of Co-Curricular Programming
Student Activities Council (Primary Focus)
Lead and advise the Student Activities Council (SAC) in the planning, production, and execution of a robust calendar of student programming
Ensure consistent weekly and weekend programming, increasing both frequency and visibility of student involvement opportunities
- Develop and implement a tiered programming model, including:
- Signature, large-scale campus events
- High-frequency, rapid-deploy (“pop-up”) programming designed to maintain consistent student involvement
Recruit, train, and supervise SAC student leaders to effectively produce events at scale
Provide on-site leadership and assessment of programs to ensure quality and effectiveness
Oversee SAC-led Homecoming programming and other major campus traditions
Strategic Programming Expansion
Identify gaps in the campus calendar and deploy targeted programming to increase involvement continuity, particularly during weekends
Collaborate with Conference Services and campus partners to align programming with institutional schedules
Expand overall student involvement by increasing the total number and consistency of co-curricular offerings
Persistently partner with campus departments to enhance and elevate existing events, while increasing SAC’s visible contribution and leadership to overall campus programming
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Provide leadership for the development and execution of New Student Orientation (NSO) (aka: Wildcat Welcome Week and Wildcat Welcome Weekend)
- Recruit, train, and supervise student leaders responsible for NSO programming
- Collaborate with campus partners to ensure a cohesive and effective onboarding experience for new students
- Collaborate with Conference Services and campus stakeholders to execute logistics and scheduling
Communication & Engagement Platforms
Oversee campus-wide co-curricular communication platforms such as Wildcat Life (Modern Campus: Involve) and the Wildcat Life Now email as tools to increase visibility and participation in student programming
Ensure accurate and strategic promotion of events to maximize student awareness and attendance
Assessment & Reporting
Track and report key metrics including:
- Number of events produced
- Student attendance and engagement levels
- Frequency and consistency of programming
Utilize data to continuously refine and expand programming output
Leadership & Administration
Co-supervise (with Associate Dean of Student Involvement) Graduate Assistant to extend programming capacity and support increased frequency of SAC-led initiatives
Manage budgets associated with SAC, NSO, and any other programming initiatives
Attend and support evening and weekend programming as required
Participate in departmental and institutional initiatives supporting student success