Assistant Director for Campus Programs - #003552

Western Carolina University Inc; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC is seeking an Assistant Director for Campus Programs to help manage student programming and events. You will supervise the student programming board, coordinate with campus partners, and assist in planning key campus events.

The role involves planning activities like the Class Photo, Freshman Run, and Spring Fling, and contributing to program assessment to demonstrate impact. Strong collaboration and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
• Or a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ post-degree experience in higher education and/or student programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the student programming board.
• Coordinate campus programs with various departments.
• Plan events such as Class Photo, Freshman Run and Spring Fling.
• Assist in creating, implementing, and reviewing assessment data for programming.
• Serve as a designee in the absence of the Associate Director.

Skills

Student programming board

Event planning

Collaborative work

Supervising students

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Assistant Director for Campus Programs - #003552

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.

About WCU

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:

• 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.

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.

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

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Hours Per Week 40

Number of Months Per Year

Number of Months Per Year 12

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• List of references

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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