Campus Life Operations Leader (Assistant Director)

University of North Carolina at Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Asheville seeks an Assistant Director for Highsmith Operations to lead the Highsmith Student Union and support Campus Life goals. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt role reporting to the Senior Director within the Division of Student Affairs, with a focus on student learning and belonging.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Student Affairs or related field, and 3+ years in facility operations or student affairs, plus strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a closely related field or higher education administration is required.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in facility operations or student affairs may substitute a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Highsmith Student Union and Campus Life initiatives.
• Direct the student employment program as a workforce development experience.
• Design engagement programming to deepen campus connection and support student success.

Skills

Facility operations

Student affairs administration

Event coordination

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s degree in Student Affairs

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Room scheduling software

Campus engagement platforms

Job description

University of North Carolina at Asheville seeks an Assistant Director for Highsmith Operations to lead the Highsmith Student Union and support Campus Life goals. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt role reporting to the Senior Director within the Division of Student Affairs, with a focus on student learning and belonging.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Student Affairs or related field, and 3+ years in facility operations or student affairs, plus strong organizational and