Student Activities Officer (Associate Director of Campus Center) (pos #0078142)

University of Hawaii•Hilo, HI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Activities Officer (Associate Director of Campus Center) provides leadership, planning, and administrative oversight for University of Hawaii at Hilo Campus Center programs and services, student organization advising, student leadership development, co-curricular engagement, and student-centered programming operations. The role directs student involvement initiatives, leadership training, and campus engagement efforts that enhance learning and community building outside the classroom. It also supports operations in a comprehensive student engagement facility and supervises professional and student staff responsible for campus programming, media, and co-curricular services. The position is based in Student Affairs, Student Activities, at UH at Hilo. It is a full-time, permanent, 11-month appointment, expected to begin approximately December 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funding. The salary is subject to applicable salary schedules and placement, with a stated minimum of $5,640 per month plus PBB. The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public liberal arts and sciences university and part of the ten-campus University of Hawaii System. Its work includes place-based research, cultural immersion, community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development. UH Hilo Student Affairs provides student support, engagement, and development outside the classroom, including advising and counseling, housing, student activities and organizations, wellness and health services, and career development.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Arts and Science, Business and Economics, Natural and Health Sciences, Higher Education, Social Work, Student Affairs, or a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible professional experience planning, directing, and evaluating student life development, student engagement programs, student organization services, and co-curricular operations, including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in student life, including pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, theories, and systems associated with student life.
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems using creative reasoning and logic to determine causes and effective, innovative, and timely resolutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing and verbally, and through reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders, team members, and individuals.
Ability to operate a personal computer and use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Considerable knowledge of collegiate student development, co-curricular student leadership development, student engagement, and student development.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate student leadership development programs, campus events, or co-curricular engagement initiatives.
Considerable knowledge of mandatory student fee structures and their impact on fiscal management, program development, and organizational sustainability.
Experience advising student fee-funded programs, student government, and Chartered Student Organizations, including guidance on appropriate fund use and compliance with University of Hawaii policies and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of facility management principles.
Considerable knowledge of personnel management principles related to recruitment, selection, and training.
Experience managing campus center or student engagement facilities, including event coordination and facility utilization.
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and nurture community and campus partnerships that enhance student engagement, strengthen campus life initiatives, and build post-UH Hilo connections.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Arts and Science, Business and Economics, Natural and Health Sciences, Higher Education, Social Work, Student Affairs, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience planning, directing, and evaluating student life development, student engagement programs, student organization services, and co-curricular operations.
Three years managing and supervising student life, student engagement, or campus programming operations in a higher education setting.
Experience leading a comprehensive student union or student life program and operation.
Experience managing student programming budgets, student fee funds, and operational budgets, including financial planning and forecasting.
Demonstrated leadership in organizational change or restructuring.
Experience developing and implementing student leadership development programs, campus events, or co-curricular engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for Campus Center programs, services, and initiatives supporting student involvement, leadership development, co-curricular engagement, belonging, and student success.
Oversee Campus Center operations, programs, and services; establish priorities, performance expectations, and accountability standards.
Supervise and evaluate professional staff and student employees, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development.
Develop, manage, and monitor Campus Center budgets; exercise delegated fiscal authority and ensure responsible use of resources.
Evaluate programs, services, and operations using assessment, data, reports, and feedback; identify improvements and recommend organizational or programmatic changes.
Assist the Director with operational planning and reporting, including annual summaries, program reviews, assessments, and strategic planning.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Chartered Student Organizations and Board of Regents-chartered and registered independent organizations; serve as a University liaison and administer applicable policies and procedures.
Advise student leaders on governance, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, team development, event planning, and conflict resolution.
Develop, implement, and assess student leadership education and training, including workshops, programs, and other learning experiences.
Develop and oversee student involvement, volunteer, and engagement initiatives that foster participation, community, leadership skills, and campus connection.
Establish and implement policies, procedures, and recruitment strategies supporting student participation, organizational involvement, volunteer engagement, and Campus Center programming.
Collaborate with students, staff, and campus partners to develop and promote co-curricular programs and engagement opportunities.
Oversee Campus Center engagement communications and recognition, including digital platforms, social media, marketing and promotional materials, public relations, and recognition initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.