Director, Campus Activities

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University invites applications for the Director of Campus Activities. This role leads the Jaguar Student Activities Center and Jaguar Production Crew, overseeing operations, budgets, and staff to create a vibrant student experience.

You will partner with campus units to plan programs, assess impact, and advance student success while ensuring safety and compliance in a large university setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and scheduling abilities.
• Proven experience supervising professional staff and student workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for JSAC and Jaguar Production Crew.
• Direct budget planning, HR, and administrative processes.
• Ensure policy compliance and fiscal stewardship.
• Develop long-term vision for campus programming and engagement.
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance student experience.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and evaluation of student staff.
• Manage daily operations of the JSAC and facility safety.
• Foster a welcoming, high-quality student center.
• Coordinate shift/salary matters and recruitment timelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Education

Masters degree

5 years higher education experience

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Job Summary

The Director of Campus Activities provides leadership for the Jaguar Student Activities Center (JSAC), the Jaguar Production Crew, and campus-wide programming efforts. The position oversees facility operations, event support services, student staff, and the overall student experience within the student center, ensuring the building remains a welcoming, functional, and engaging hub for campus life. The Director collaborates with campus partners to support student engagement initiatives and enhance opportunities for involvement and connection.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND VISION:

Provide strategic leadership for the Campus Activities unit, including the Jaguar Student Activities Center (JSAC) and Jaguar Production Crew.

Direct and oversee business operations, including budget planning, financial management, human resources functions, performance evaluations, and administrative processes.

Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures through sound fiscal stewardship, personnel management, and continuous process improvement.

Establish departmental goals, priorities, and assessment measures that support the mission of Student Life & Engagement and Augusta University.

Develop and implement a long-term vision for campus programming, student engagement, and facility utilization.

Utilize participation data, assessment results, and student feedback to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

Collaborate with campus partners to identify opportunities that enhance the student experience and strengthen campus culture.

Ensure campus activities and student engagement initiatives align with institutional priorities related to retention, , and student success.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

Provide oversight for campus-wide programming efforts designed to increase student engagement and sense of collaboration.

Supervise the planning and execution of major campus traditions and signature programs through the Assistant Director and Coordinators.

Support the Jaguar Production Crew in developing innovative programs.

Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations to expand engagement opportunities across campus.

Assess program effectiveness and utilize data to strengthen participation and student involvement outcomes.

Ensure programming efforts contribute to the overall student experience and support institutional engagement goals.

STUDENT STAFF LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT:

Provide direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Campus Activities and support the professional growth of departmental staff.

Ensure staffing structures and operational coverage effectively support facility operations and campus programming.

Oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of student employees within the JSAC and Jaguar Production Crew.

Establish performance expectations and accountability measures that promote operational excellence and customer service.

Develop leadership training and professional development opportunities for student employees.

Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, communication, and student-centered service.

FACILITY OVERSIGHT AND OPERATIONS:

Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Jaguar Student Activities Center.

Ensure the facility remains safe, functional, welcoming, and prepared to support students, events, and campus partners.

Collaborate with the Coordinator of the JSAC to establish operational standards, customer service expectations, and facility procedures.

Oversee facility assessments and identify opportunities for enhancements related to space utilization, furnishings, technology, and student amenities.

Serve as the primary liaison with campus partners regarding facility operations, maintenance needs, renovations, and capital improvement projects.

Monitor facility performance and operational effectiveness to ensure a high-quality student experience within the student center.

Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and risk management practices related to facility usage and event support services.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree from an Accredited College or University and five years of work experience in higher education or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active engagement in professional associations such as the Association of College Unions International (ACUI), National Associationfor Campus Activities (NACA), or other related student affairs organizations.
• Accomplishments in student engagement, campus activities, student union operations, and/or campus-wide programming initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing student center operations, event support services, facility management, or large-scale campus facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Physical abilities to perform all job duties.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills.

Ability to easily relate with people and project a feeling of confidence and competence.

Ability to handle stressful situations with ease and professionalism.

Willingness to adjust personal schedule to the needs of the councils and student programs.

Understanding and demonstrated commitment to programs and activities that support an welcoming campus community.

Demonstrated ability to supervise full-time professional staff, including coaching, performance management, and professional development.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B13

Salary: $68,500.00/Annually-$87,300.00/Annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.