Assistant Director for Campus Programs (SA25065)

Metropolitan State University•Mankato, MN

57d•$47,607 - $93,342

About The Position

This position provides direction and supervises the Student Events Team, leads the Homecoming Committee, and participates in the development and implementation of Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Winter Welcome Week and student focus engagement activities. This position serves as the campus programming specialist/liaison for Student Activities with University Scheduling and provides supervision to assigned interns, undergraduate employees, and G raduate Assistant.

Requirements

Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Educational Leadership or related field of study.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in student union, student activities or student affairs field or equivalent; graduate work may be included.
Supervisory/advisory experience.
Budgetary experience.
Expertise in programming, event planning, and large event production
Awareness of and the commitment to the educational and cultural benefits of multiculturalism.
Required evening and weekend work at various times of the year.
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
Must have a valid driver's license.
This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating.
Employees must have an active, valid, and, applicable driver’s license if they drive a vehicle on state business.
Lifting, pushing and carrying equipment and materials.
Required occasional overnight travel.
Exposure to amplified sound.

Nice To Haves

Ability to serve as a team member developing a comprehensive student involvement program.
Understanding and ability to apply student and learning outcome theories.
Knowledge of a comprehensive student activities program including programming, student organization and leadership development.
Knowledge of comprehensive marketing campaigns including graphic design principles, social media marketing, and paid advertising.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience with human resources management.
Experience with contract negotiations, execution, and management preferably in an event management setting.
Experience in risk management, crowd control, and emergency response planning, with a demonstrated ability to ensure safety and security in dynamic environments.
Commitment to the educational goals of student activities and knowledge of college union philosophy.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of student development theory.

Responsibilities

Provides direction and supervises the Student Events Team
Leads the Homecoming Committee
Participates in the development and implementation of Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Winter Welcome Week and student focus engagement activities
Serves as the campus programming specialist/liaison for Student Activities with University Scheduling
Provides supervision to assigned interns, undergraduate employees, and Graduate Assistant

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents