Assistant Director, Campus Life Operations

University of North Carolina Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director for Highsmith Operations at UNC Asheville is a full-time, 12-month EHRA Staff position reporting to the Senior Director of Campus Life. This role provides strategic leadership for the Highsmith Student Union, overseeing operations, student employment, and engagement programs to advance student success.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a related field, with 3+ years in facility operations or student affairs; experience with event coordination, staff

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' progressively responsible experience in facility operations, student affairs, or related field may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Highsmith Operations and Campus Life.
• Direct the student employment program and workforce development.
• Design engagement programming to deepen campus connection and student belonging.
• Collaborate with Campus Life leadership to advance enrollment and student success goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Event coordination

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in Student Affairs

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years experience

Tools

Room scheduling software

Facilities management software

Job description

The Assistant Director for Highsmith Operations at UNC Asheville is a full-time, 12-month EHRA Staff position reporting to the Senior Director of Campus Life. This role provides strategic leadership for the Highsmith Student Union, overseeing operations, student employment, and engagement programs to advance student success.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a related field, with 3+ years in facility operations or student affairs; experience with event coordination, staff