The Assistant Director of Student Activities, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Student Activities, will advise and coordinate the University programming board, the Student Activities Council (SAC), by providing high quality entertainment and co-curricular programs for the student body and campus community.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides primary advisement of the Student Activities Council in areas including program planning, event management, evaluation and assessment, event coordinator and executive board supervision (including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating student leaders), and formulates new and innovative program ideas
• Utilizes the RISE (Rams Integrating Skills and Education) program to assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and skill development
• Participates in the collaborative planning of Homecoming by serving on the University Homecoming committee and supervising students planning Homecoming events
• Works closely with Alumni Relations, Public Safety, the Borough of West Chester, Athletics, and other constituents to create a vibrant Homecoming celebration
• Coordinates the spring outdoor music festival, Ramboree, and other major events
  • Serves and chairs the Ramboree Planning Committee
  • Facilitates all contract negotiations and ensures compliance
  • Works with campus resources to ensure safety
• Assists the Rams After Hours (late night programming) series with general support, and at times, serves as an onsite event manager if needed
• Oversees the off-campus trip program by conducting overnight trips, coordinating event details, and serving as a chaperone
• Develops new programs and activities for commuter students and events in the Borough of West Chester
• Serves on various University committees as appropriate
• Provides overall leadership in Student Activities including program review and assessment and represents Sykes Union and Student Activities at functions or on committees
• Related duties and responsibilities as necessary and/or assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 1-3 year(s) related work-experience in Student Activities/Student Affairs desirable with demonstrated student organization advisement, event planning, and collaborative experiences

About Student Services, Inc.

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, seeks to hire the Assistant Director of Sykes Student Union for Sykes Union and Student Activities. This is a full-time position within the Division of Student Affairs, awarded as one of the "Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs" by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education for the second year in a row. WCU serves approximately 17,000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, 23% identify as Hispanic/Latino, Black, Asian, and Native American Indian nations, and 24% are Pell grant eligible. The University has more than 180 international students from 40-plus countries. With approximately 30% designated as the first in their family to complete a bachelor's degree, WCU is among the first to earn "First Forward Designation" by NASPA and The Suder Foundation.

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