Campus Union Director & Engagement Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for the Director of the Colvard Student Union, a senior leadership role overseeing operations, programs, and budget for the university's student center. You will guide strategic planning, staff development, customer service excellence, and collaborative initiatives with campus partners to create a welcoming, safe hub for student life.

The position emphasizes fiscal stewardship, capital planning, event support, and engagement across diverse campus

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in student union operations or related areas.
• Experience managing budgets and financial resources.
• Experience supervising professional and student staff.
• Experience overseeing facility operations, customer service, or event support.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Colvard Student Union and oversee daily operations.
• Develop and administer operating budgets; monitor financial performance and forecasts.
• Direct facility operations, capital planning, renewal, and safety/compliance.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop professional and student staff.
• Oversee event support, customer service standards, and campus engagement initiatives.
• Lead assessment efforts and continuous improvement of services and programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners, vendors, and stakeholders to advance university priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Staff supervision

Customer service

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Mississippi State University invites applications for the Director of the Colvard Student Union, a senior leadership role overseeing operations, programs, and budget for the university's student center. You will guide strategic planning, staff development, customer service excellence, and collaborative initiatives with campus partners to create a welcoming, safe hub for student life.

The position emphasizes fiscal stewardship, capital planning, event support, and engagement across diverse campus