Assistant Director, Student Activities and Programming

100 Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking an Assistant Director for Student Activities and Programming based in Ohio. The role involves advising student programming boards, planning large-scale events, and collaborating with various campus departments to enhance student engagement. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in event planning. This position offers an annual salary ranging from $48,500 to $50,000, depending on experience, with opportunities for leadership development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience with large scale event planning and execution.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of best practices for leadership programs.

Responsibilities

• Advise Miami Activities and Programming on large-scale events.
• Supervise student employees and assist with event logistics.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders for program implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education

Job description

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Assistant Director, Student Activities and Programming

Apply remote type Fully On-Campus locations Armstrong Student Center Oxford Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR102586

Job Title

Assistant Director, Student Activities and Programming

Department

Student Engagement

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$48,500

Position Salary Maximum

$50,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-07-01

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director is a member of the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership. The Center is a part of the Division of Student life and is comprised of the Office of Student Activities; The Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service; and the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Assistant Director reports to the Associate Director of Student Activities and is responsible for advising Miami Activities and Programming and develop large scale campus wide events. The Assistant Director plays a central role in the facilitation and implementation of leadership development programs and the execution of educational programming around strategic co-curricular involvement. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with students, advisors, faculty, and campus departments to build strong networks for student success.

The Assistant Director represents the Center through multiple campus committees that support the mission to advance a student centered co-curricular experience. The Assistant Director also fosters close working relationships across the Division of Student Life; other campus stakeholders, and the City of Oxford.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and advisement to Miami Activities and Programming (MAP), Miami University’s campus programming board, whose members create large-scale traditions and events and strive to leave a lasting impact on the student experience.
• Support student advisees and supervisees on program planning and logistics, including space reservation, contracts, risk management and liability, budgets, and marketing.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and provide team building for a team of student employees, practicum students, and graduate assistants in alignment with the department’s student employment program and philosophy.
• Serve on university wide planning committees such as Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend, and Homecoming.
• Coordinate Late Night and collaborative programming initiatives on campus within MAP and other University sponsored events.
• Oversee logistics for student and office led initiatives including contracts, insurance compliance, space reservations, third party vendors, day of details, and other tasks as needed.
• Serve as a resource to all student organizations on university policy, guidelines, and protocols related to event planning and marketing of activities and events.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including the Office of Residence Life, Dean of Students Office, Office of Community Standards, the City of Oxford, and more on the implementation of collaborative programs.
• Assists the Associate Director in providing leadership for the Center for Student Engagement, Activities and Leadership in establishing and fulfilling its mission and strategic priorities; and in conducting daily operations and responsibilities.
• Perform daily administrative responsibilities including support to other departments, assessment, and other areas as needed.
• Facilitate Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) workshops designed to support organizations in the areas of event planning, collaboration, and other areas of interest.
• Support summer and fall Orientation efforts through student engagement and involvement presentations to new students and families.
• Serve as a campus-wide resource for student involvement opportunities.
• Supervise a graduate assistant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree AND 1 year experience with large scale event planning and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education or related field.
• Graduate or professional experience in activities programming, student organization advising, program/event planning, leadership development programming, alcohol education and/or hazing prevention.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices and ability to infuse research with practical experience to create intentional leadership programs for fraternity and sorority life.
• Outstanding leadership, management and interpersonal skills to relate and work with a variety of faculty, students, parents, staff and community members.
• Willingness to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess strong computer competence, including but not limited to word, excel, and social media and marketing mediums
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy
• An understanding of the developmental needs of college students
• Experience developing and maintaining mutually-beneficial community-campus partnerships

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with Clifton Strengths or other leadership skill assessments

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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