Assistant Director Student Organization Development - 526725

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 850101 - Student Involvement

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends.

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Student Organization Development supports the members and leaders of the 600+ registered student organizations at the University. Oversees the University's student event registration process. Coordinates operations for The Trunk. Oversees the office's training opportunities for student organizations. Manages the office marketing and communications efforts for the dissemination of information/services. Coordinates a variety of office events and programs. Oversees the office's mediation/conflict resolution process for student organizations.

Additional Department Summary: Serves as a vital member of the professional team tasked with supporting the promotion and vision of a student population who is engaged and learning to cultivate passion in their area of future influence through organization leadership and campus involvement. Manages coordination of student organization events, including demonstrations and high-profile or special events requiring enhanced support, security, and risk mitigation, while ensuring compliance with campus procedures and policies (i.e.- grounds use, free speech, spontaneous expression, etc.). Oversees the office's mediation/conflict resolution process for student organizations. Additionally, this position coordinates honor society selections and serves as the primary advisor to the Coordinating Council for Honor Societies. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of student life/student affairs experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of student life/student affairs experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the role of students and student development. Ability to advise, teach, and coach University students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. Strong prioritization and multitasking skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and willingness to adjust personal schedule to needs of programming, and the necessity to observe, participate in, and evaluate programs. Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to gather and analyze complex data and situations in order to draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, students, faculty, staff, alumni and external agencies. Ability to recruit, hire, supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate professional and student staff. Proficiency with computers and basic software applications. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Higher Education Administration and three (3) years of professional experience in student programming/activities, advising student groups and organizations, student involvement, and other student-oriented activities. Graduate or professional experience in student programming/activities, advising student groups and organizations, student involvement, and other student-oriented activities. Experience working within a higher education (university or college) environment. Personnel management experience. Experience in budget development and monitoring. Experience in student programming, outreach, and student leadership development;

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.