Director of Student Activities

Charleston Southern University • North Charleston, SC

38d

About The Position

The Director of Student Activities, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, is responsible for cultivating an engaging, inclusive, and Christ-centered campus life experience through the development and execution of high-impact programs, events, and services that reflect the mission and values of Charleston Southern University. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping campus culture, fostering student involvement, and building community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working in student activities, student life, or a related field in higher education.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and creative skills.
• A demonstrated ability to develop student leaders through a student-centered, service-oriented approach.
• Experience planning and executing events and student programming.
• Capacity to manage multiple programs simultaneously with attention to detail.
• A firm commitment to the Christian mission of Charleston Southern University and the ability to create programming that supports holistic student development through a Christ-centered lens.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Outgoing, motivational, and energetic presence with a passion for student engagement.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Comfort with and commitment to the values and vision of Charleston Southern University as a Christian institution devoted to excellence and virtue.

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing, and assessing major campus events throughout the year, including Sweet 16 events, Homecoming, Family Weekend, Welcome Week (Orientation), and the Ring Ceremony.
• Serving on the Operation Christmas Child Committee, supporting CSU's mission of service and outreach.
• Recruiting, training, and advising a student activities leadership team (Crew members) who assist with campus events and develop programming and entertainment opportunities.
• Gathering and analyzing student feedback to inform programming decisions and enhance engagement.
• Promoting events through a variety of platforms, including digital, print, and face-to-face outreach.
• Serving as the main administrator for the BucNation app, CSU's primary platform for communicating events and announcements to students.
• Facilitating professional development opportunities for student organization leaders.
• Collaborating with key campus partners including Athletics, Academic Affairs, Campus Ministries, Residence Life, and others to develop well-rounded co-curricular programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees