Assistant Director of Student Organizations (SOC)

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Organizations (SOC) in Student Life to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for student organization registration, organizational coaching, and the Student Organization Center.

This role will supervise full-time staff and guide operations aligning with the unit’s mission to empower student leaders and foster campus involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience developing, administering, and implementing programs for college students.
• Experience advising student groups or working in student personnel or student services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, administration, and external stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for student organization registration and coaching.
• Oversee the Student Organization Center (SOC) and related spaces and services.
• Supervise full-time staff and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate student teams.
• Develop procedures and standards for operations, space use, and administrative processes.
• Coordinate communications, marketing efforts, and promotional materials.
• Support program development, assessment, and evaluation of Student Organization programs.

Skills

Student org coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Engage

Campus Groups

Mazevo

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting Title: Assistant Director of Student Organizations (SOC) ---- Hiring Department: Texas Student Life ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose: As part of the Texas Student Experience, Student Life at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to creating a transformative campus experience where students develop critical thinking, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to positive civic engagement. Guided by our core principles of being student-focused, fostering collaborative innovation, empowering ownership, and embracing strategic efficiency, we strive to support our students both inside and outside the classroom. Our mission is to develop student leaders, foster involvement, and provide support for all Longhorns, contributing to our community that values excellence and the development of our students. The Assistant Director of Student Organizations in Student Life will play a pivotal role in shaping the campus student experience at The University of Texas at Austin. This position will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for student organization registration, organizational coaching, and the Student Organization Center (SOC). This position will establish operating procedures, supervise full time staff, and evaluate resources and programs that help student organizations operate effectively. In collaboration with the Student Organization’s team, the Assistant Director will ensure daily services and student staff development align with the mission and goals of the unit.

Responsibilities

Student Organization Development and Strategy

• Establish priorities and an approach for student organization coaching, workshops, and developmental resources.
• Innovate, create, and manage the education on student organization finances, operations, travel, leadership development, risk management, and university policies.
• Review educational content, assess student organization needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and coaching.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate professional, paraprofessional, and student staff, including direct oversight of full time staff.
• In collaboration with unit assistant directors, provide oversight of the graduate staff and undergraduate student team supporting unit functions.
• Uphold and reinforce unit expectations, coordinate event staff responsibilities, and support staff development to provide consistent service and effective program delivery.

Student Organization Center and Art Center Oversight

• Provide administrative oversight of the Student Organization Center and Art Center, including student office space and locker rentals, office inspections, resource usage, and front desk services.
• Establish and regularly review operating procedures and service standards; reviewing records, reports, and student organization audits as needed.
• Evaluate service effectiveness and guide operational improvements in regard to space use, resources, and administrative processes.

Student Organization Registration Oversight

• Oversee the annual registration process for all campus student organizations (including new, registered, and sponsored).
• Establish timelines, review standards, and communication expectations in alignment with university policy and compliance expectations.
• Provide guidance on complex applications, requirements, and policy interpretation.
• Utilize registration trends and recurring concerns to improve procedures and student guidance.

Communication and Technology Lead and oversee the unit’s communications and marketing efforts, stakeholder communications, and the development and distribution of promotional materials and educational resources to advance awareness of unit programs, services, and initiatives.

• Support the management of technologies used by the office, including Engage, Campus Groups, Mazevo Room Scheduling, Qualtrics, and Microsoft Office.
• Support the use and adoption of student organizations utilizing upgraded software to connect and encourage involvement on campus.

Programs, Assessment, and Evaluation

• Implement priorities for student organization development by managing and producing signature programs.
• Establish program goals and review plans.
• Coordinate data collection, assessment, and reporting for Student Organizations programs and events.
• Collaborate with unit colleagues and campus partners to meet program needs.

Committee and Campus Involvement

• Assist in special assignments and committees on behalf of Student Organizations within Student Life and Texas Student Experience, and other campus partners as requested.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience developing, administering, and implementing programs for college students.
• Experience advising student groups or working in student personnel or student services.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, administration, and external stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including presentations, written correspondence, and reports.
• Strong attention to detail.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in student affairs administration or a related field.
• At least two years of professional experience advising student groups in program planning, interpretation of institutional policies, risk management, and leadership development.
• Experience with event planning and risk management concepts related to student organizations.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage concurrent tasks.
• Independent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of student development theory and experience with student affairs assessment or program evaluation.
• Demonstrated strategic and innovative approaches to problem solving.
• Experience supervising professional and para-professional staff and building partnerships across departments in a post-secondary institution.

Salary

$70,000

Working Conditions

Work in a busy, high student traffic environment with frequent interruptions. Must be able to maintain punctual and regular attendance. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Working around and with standard office equipment. Ability to flex schedule or accrue compensatory time to accommodate occasional evening or weekend work will be required.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.

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