Assistant Director Student Development - 531057

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

7d•$57,200 - $74,300

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 position oversees recruitment, training, retention, and development of the University Programs student team and provides professional oversight at events. It also ensures financial reporting follows University policies, procedures, and internal controls. The Assistant Director oversees the planning, execution, and hosting of University Programs events, including early-morning, late-night, and weekend campus-wide initiatives. The role coordinates with vendors, campus partners, and other stakeholders, and works with students and staff on event planning, organization and risk management, financial and marketing plans, research, and logistics. The position develops ongoing professional development opportunities for student staff, represents the Director when needed, and assists with strategic planning, policies and procedures, staff development, and assessment and evaluation. The role also participates in staff training, meetings, committees, and conferences; promotes a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace; and is accountable for financial reporting and related controls.

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, minimum age of 19 at hire, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report compliant with University policies; applicants under 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Flexibility with work schedule.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Knowledge of student development and ability to work with diverse students and staff while fostering a positive environment.
Skills in marketing and advertising campaign development or management, event planning, and staff management.
Knowledge and ability in budget development and monitoring.
Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively and independently.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.

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.
Graduate or professional experience in student programming, advising, marketing, graphic design, communication, or organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

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