Assistant Director I - Assistant Director of Programming and Student Development
Sam Houston State University
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Posted: 18-Aug-24
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 40619
Requisition: 202400294S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Campus Activities and Traditions
General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in higher education, student activities and programming, or a related field. Two years of experience in professional higher educational settings or in a related field. Demonstrated experience in large—and small-scale program development, as well as executing various theory-based student development programs, is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Assists the Director of Campus Activities & Traditions with managing the Campus Activities Board. Manages day-to-day operations of Campus Activities Board programming and student development initiatives for the board. Performs highly advanced administrative and supervisory program work to include directly supervising the campus activities board student staff. Coordinates board events and activities for the University; coordinates collaborative programs with entities across campus. Provides administrative support to other areas of programming within the department.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Supports the Campus Activities Board with event planning, budget assistance, assessment and implementation of events. Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations. Accountable for the execution and follow-through of complex and technical responsibilities. Under the direction of the Director, plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors student programs. Assists with all marketing pertaining to campus activities board programs. Serves as a resource person and liaison advisor to students, faculty, and staff, as well as campus entities on matters of collaborative programming. Confers with staff on program issues and problems. Monitors Campus Activities Board programming budget, accounts, and expenditures. Under the direction of the Director, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates programs, programming board selection, training workshops, and meetings involving Campus Activities & Traditions. Coordinates, compiles, and evaluates data received from a variety of sources relating to the effectiveness of the assigned activity, program, or project. Directs assignments of student staff and determines work priorities and evaluates progress and deadlines. Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Assists in planning and coordinating events for The Woodlands Center and the College of Osteopathic Medicine- travel required. Oversees the work of assigned board staff. Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities such as Bingo Night, Takeover, Monthly Campus Activities Board events, and other events as created or assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th...e university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
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