Assistant Director, Student Activities & Engagement

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director for the Office of Student Activities at the University of Massachusetts Boston will help develop, implement, and assess programs that enhance student learning and belonging on a 24/7 campus.

The role provides leadership for the Game Room and SAEC Program Board, supervising student staff and managing its programming while creating opportunities that build community and support student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in co-curricular programming or student activities.
• Evening/weekend hours required.
• Experience with student organizations and programming boards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs and services that enhance student learning and belonging.
• Oversee the Game Room (The Wave) operations, student staff, and programming.
• Lead the SAEC Program Board and manage a large programming budget.
• Coordinate large campus events such as Welcome Week and Beacon Awards.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student engagement and success.

Skills

Staff supervision

Event planning

Budget management

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Job description

The Assistant Director for the Office of Student Activities at the University of Massachusetts Boston will help develop, implement, and assess programs that enhance student learning and belonging on a 24/7 campus.

The role provides leadership for the Game Room and SAEC Program Board, supervising student staff and managing its programming while creating opportunities that build community and support student success.