Assistant Director for Campus Programs - #003552

Western Carolina University Inc; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks an Assistant Director for Campus Programs to oversee student programming initiatives on the Cullowhee campus. This role partners across departments to create engaging campus-wide events and supervise the student programming board.

Responsibilities include planning large-scale events, coordinating with vendors, assessing program outcomes, and representing the department in the absence of leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field or Bachelor's degree and 2 years' post-degree experience in higher education and/or student programming.
• Degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Preferred: degree with a concentration in College Student Personnel or Higher Education Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the student programming board (approx. 8 undergraduates) who coordinate and present campus programs.
• Research and coordinate programming with agents, vendors, and other institutions to bring a variety of programming to WCU.
• Collaborate with Residential Living, Athletics, Campus Recreation and Wellness, and other campus partners to provide campus-wide programming.
• Plan and help execute events such as Class Photo, Freshman Run, and Spring Fling; assess program outcomes and effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Program planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education

Bachelor's + 2 years experience

Job description

Assistant Director for Campus Programs - #003552

Department: Campus Activities

About WCU

• 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Assistant Director for Campus Programs reports to the Associate Director for Student Programs & Activities. This position is responsible for assisting in supervising the student programming board, which is made up of approximately 8 undergraduate students who coordinate and present a variety of programs for the WCU community.

This position researches and inquires with agents, vendors, and other institutions to bring an array of programming to WCU. This position works collaboratively with the Department of Residential Living, the Department of Athletics, the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness, and other campus partners to provide campus wide programming.

This position will play a large role in planning the Class Photo, Freshman Run, and Spring Fling. This position assists in creating, implementing, and reviewing assessment data from Last Minute Production's programs to demonstrate effectiveness of the programming unit in meeting the Department of Campus Activities' mission. This position will serve as a designee/representative in the absence of the Associate Director for Student Programs & Activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require immigration employment sponsorship. Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field, or Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience post-degree in higher education and/or student programming and activities. Degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree with a concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field. Knowledge and experience working with a student programming board. Experience collaborating with other departments on campus to create campus wide programs. Exemplary organizational skills with a strong emphasis on detail. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Outstanding customer service skills. Ability to prioritize workload according to volume and urgency. Strong leadership and program planning skills.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

AA/EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.