Assistant Director Student Development - 531057

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Development serves as the primary advisor to the University Programs student-led programming board, which plans and implements large-scale, collaborative campus events. The role oversees recruitment, training, retention, and development of the University Programs student team and provides professional presence and oversight at events. It also provides oversight for planning, executing, and hosting University Programs events, including early-morning, late-night, and weekend campus-wide signature initiatives. The Assistant Director coordinates with vendors, campus partners, and other stakeholders to meet event needs. The position works with students and staff on comprehensive event planning, including organization management, risk management, financial and marketing plans, research into best practices, and logistical details. It recruits, selects, and trains student leaders and staff, and develops ongoing professional development opportunities for student staff. The role represents the Director when necessary and assists with administrative projects such as strategic plans and goals, policies and procedures, staff development, and office assessment and evaluation plans. The Assistant Director participates in staff training and meetings, serves on committees, and attends conferences and other programs promoting University Programs and the Division of Student Life. The position is responsible for financial reporting and for establishing, enforcing, and following internal controls and processes under University policies and procedures. It also completes required training, promotes a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace, and holds staff accountable for completing required training. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with frequent evenings and weekends. The role must also be able to work early mornings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of student life/student affairs experience, or a master's degree and two years of student life/student affairs experience.
Ability to work early mornings and frequent nights and weekends.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Must be at least 19 years old at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report in compliance with University policies; applicants under 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Flexibility with work schedule.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Knowledge of student development and ability to work with a variety of students and staff while fostering a positive environment.
Skills in marketing and advertising campaign development and/or management, event planning, and staff management.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability in budget development and monitoring.
Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems effectively and independently.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.
Final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including review of information obtained from social media and other internet sources; any prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive individualized review.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in higher education, communication, marketing or public relations, leadership, hospitality management, or a related field.
Three years of professional experience in student programming, activities, leadership, or development.
Experience working in a higher education environment, such as a university or college.
Graduate or professional experience in student programming, advising, marketing, graphic design, communication, or organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary advisor to the University Programs student-led programming board.
Oversee recruitment, training, retention, and development of the University Programs student team.
Provide professional presence and oversight at events, including early-morning, late-night, and weekend programming initiatives.
Coordinate with vendors, campus partners, and other stakeholders to execute event needs.
Guide students and staff through event planning, including organization management, risk management, financial and marketing plans, best-practices research, and logistics.
Recruit, select, and train qualified student leaders and student staff.
Develop ongoing professional development programs for student staff.
Represent the Director when necessary.
Assist with administrative projects, including strategic plans and goals, policies and procedures, staff development, and assessment and evaluation plans.
Participate in staff training and meetings, serve on committees, and attend conferences and other programs promoting University Programs and the Division of Student Life.
Maintain personal accountability for financial reporting and establish, enforce, and follow internal processes and controls under University policies and procedures.
Complete required training, promote a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace, and hold staff accountable for completing required training.