Assistant Director (Events, Marketing & Leadership Development)

Associated Students Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is seeking an Assistant Director for Events, Marketing & Leadership Development to oversee student leadership development, events execution and marketing efforts.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will ensure ASI activities align with the mission and collaborate with campus offices to enhance learning outcomes. You will supervise staff, coordinate with departments and lead assessment of programs, websites, and campaigns, while managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Student Development, or a closely related field.
• Three years of professional experience in communications, web-based skills and event logistics.
• Experience in team management and development.
• Willingness to work with an ethnically diverse student body, staff and administration.

Responsibilities

• Establish ongoing skills training and development programs for ASI leadership and student staff.
• Support ASI programs, public relations, and marketing campaigns.
• Supervise the ASI Graduate Assistant, Events Coordinator, and Marketing staff.
• Advise Directors of Student Services and various commissions to lead those groups.
• Lead ongoing assessment of ASI programs and services.
• Develop, execute and maintain the ASI website.
• Oversee graphic design, photography/videography, social media and merchandise campaigns.
• Oversee advertising collateral for KDHR radio station and the ASI Child Development Center.
• Oversee budgets for marketing, PR, assessment and events.
• Interact with staff, students and organizations to provide support and quality service.
• Provide leadership for campus-wide events such as Welcome Week, Homecoming and Toro Days.
• Oversee dissemination of annual calendar and ASI promotional materials for events and advocacy.

Skills

Communications

Web-based skills

Event logistics

Team management

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation which serves as an auxiliary of the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) with approximately 14,000 students. CSUDH is one of 22 campuses in the California State University system. The campus is an urban, comprehensive public university serving the extended South Bay area of the Los Angeles basin. The campus attracts students who represent the cultural and ethnic diversity of the area. As the student government organization, the ASI represents the concerns of the students. Through their membership representation on various University committees and groups, the ASI has a substantial influence on many important decisions. The ASI also provides programs and services to the student body.

Position Description

The Assistant Director for Events, Marketing & Leadership Development is responsible for the oversight of ASI student leadership development, events execution and marketing efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Assistant Director will ensure that ASI activities, student development and the ASI overall image are consistent with the mission of ASI in collaboration with the learning outcomes of the Division of Student Affairs. This position supervises the ASI Graduate Assistant, Event Coordinator, and Marketing student staff. The Assistant Director works closely with the Leadership, Engagement and Development Office, Loker Student Union, Cultural Identity Centers, University Communications and the Student Affairs Assessment Office on campus.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the establishment of ongoing skills training and development programs for ASI Board of Directors, Students at Large and student staff; including KDHR Radio Station and Child Development Center
• Manage and/or provide support for all ASI sponsored programs, public relations and marketing campaigns; including ASI Child Development Center and KDHR Radio Station.
• Directly supervises the ASI Graduate Assistant, Events Coordinator and Marketing student staff
• Advise the Director of Student Services, Legislative Affairs Commission, Rules/Policies/Procedures Commission and the students elected/appointed to lead those commissions
• Leads organizational efforts to develop and conduct ongoing assessment of ASI sponsored programs and services
• Lead the development, execution and regular maintenance of the ASI website
• Supervise and advise in implementation of graphic design, photograpy/videography, social media and promotional merchandise and materials
• Oversee advertising collateral of the KDHR radio station and the ASI Child Development Center
• Oversee financial planning and management for all marketing/public relations, assessment and events budgets
• Interacts with staff, customers and student organizations to provide support and quality service; including New Student Orientation requests
• Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of campus wide programs and traditions, including Welcome Week, Homecoming, Toro Days, etc.
• Oversee promotion and dissemination of annual calendar and ASI promotional materials for ASI events, campaign and advocacy work; including KDHR and Child Development Center advertising services
• Work collaboratively with campus Student Life partners in ensuring a comprehensive student life program is provided

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Communications, Student Development or closely related field
• Three years professional experience in communications, web-based skills and event logistics
• Some experience in team management and development
• Willingness to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student body, staff and administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in job related field
• Experience and knowledge of student development/leadership theories and application, student personnel
• Experience and knowledge of applying marketing theories and concepts into effective communication and media campaigns
• Some ability to apply appropriate statistical/technical methods to assessments
• Some ability with website design and/or development
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in student development programs in a multicultural environment
• Training and experience in student leadership and group dynamics
• Five years experience of increasing responsibility and leadership in a related area (e.g., student activities, stakeholder assessment, etc.)

Conditions of Employment

Rate: $72,384 - $82,000
Workweek Class: Exempt
Work Schedule: 5/40
Comparable State Classification: Student Services Professional III

This position is employed by the Associated Students, Inc. and is subject to related personnel policies and procedures. This position serves at will and does not receive tenure or permanency. This position serves at will and does not receive tenure or permanency. In accordance with CSU policy, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASI. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for the position.

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Associated Students, Inc. is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.