Director of Co-Curricular Programming

Indiana Wesleyan University•Marion, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Co-Curricular Programming is responsible for the direct production, expansion, and strategic execution of campus-wide student programming at Indiana Wesleyan University. This role provides primary leadership for the Student Activities Council (SAC), ensuring the consistent delivery of high-impact, high-frequency programming that enhances campus life. Through a structured programming model, this position oversees both large-scale signature events and ongoing, rapid-deploy programmatic opportunities, resulting in a visible and consistent student experience across the academic calendar. The Director also leads the execution of New Student Orientation (NSO) as a foundational engagement experience and oversees co-curricular communication and engagement platforms, including Wildcat Life (Modern Campus: Involve), to maximize student participation, awareness, and overall program effectiveness.

Requirements

Master’s degree required (higher education, student development or related area)
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in co-curricular education
Experience in developing Christian servant leadership
Gifted in motivating others
Creative and innovative
Discerning
Flexible
Effective planner
Organizer
Communicator
Strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Responsibilities

Lead and advise the Student Activities Council (SAC) in the planning, production, and execution of a robust calendar of student programming.
Ensure consistent weekly and weekend programming, increasing both frequency and visibility of student involvement opportunities.
Develop and implement a tiered programming model, including: Signature, large-scale campus events; High-frequency, rapid-deploy (“pop-up”) programming designed to maintain consistent student involvement.
Recruit, train, and supervise SAC student leaders to effectively produce events at scale.
Provide on-site leadership and assessment of programs to ensure quality and effectiveness.
Oversee SAC-led Homecoming programming and other major campus traditions.
Identify gaps in the campus calendar and deploy targeted programming to increase involvement continuity, particularly during weekends.
Collaborate with Conference Services and campus partners to align programming with institutional schedules.
Expand overall student involvement by increasing the total number and consistency of co-curricular offerings.
Partner with campus departments to enhance and elevate existing events, while increasing SAC’s visible contribution and leadership to overall campus programming.
Provide leadership for the development and execution of New Student Orientation (NSO) (aka: Wildcat Welcome Week and Wildcat Welcome Weekend).
Recruit, train, and supervise student leaders responsible for NSO programming.
Coordinate with campus partners to ensure a cohesive and effective onboarding experience for new students.
Collaborate with Conference Services and campus stakeholders to execute logistics and scheduling.
Oversee campus-wide co-curricular communication platforms such as Wildcat Life (Modern Campus: Involve) and the Wildcat Life Now email as tools to increase visibility and participation in student programming.
Ensure accurate and strategic promotion of events to maximize student awareness and attendance.
Track and report key metrics including: Number of events produced, Student attendance and engagement levels, Frequency and consistency of programming.
Utilize data to continuously refine and expand programming output.
Co-supervise (with Associate Dean of Student Involvement) Graduate Assistant to extend programming capacity and support increased frequency of SAC-led initiatives.
Manage budgets associated with SAC, NSO, and any other programming initiatives.
Attend and support evening and weekend programming as required.
Participate in departmental and institutional initiatives supporting student success.