Director - Student Center & Campus Programs

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a Director for Student Center and Campus Programs to lead community-building initiatives, oversee program spaces, and manage strategic planning, budgets, and staff development. The role emphasizes inclusive programming, collaboration with leadership, and high-quality student engagement across campus.

The position requires 8–10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and strong expertise in contract management, events, and fiscal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight to ten years of job-related experience.
• Strong ability to direct and manage a team and communicate professionally.
• Advanced knowledge in program management, student leadership, and advising.
• Experience with contract management and fiscal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Direct the vision, direction, procedures, and oversight for all programming and operations of spaces.
• Identify trends in programming and set annual goals aligned to campus needs.
• Manage the programming operating budget and set revenue goals; adjust rates as needed.
• Secure grant funding, corporate partnerships, and other opportunities to enhance programs.
• Lead cross-department collaborations to support department priorities and represent the department publicly.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set strategic goals and decisions for the department.
• Translate trends into strategic initiatives, training, and professional development for staff.
• Set direction and goals for student employment, including hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Acquire and communicate knowledge of contract management for artists and groups to execute events.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Leadership

Event planning

Operations management

Communication

Financial accountability

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Director - Student Center & Campus Programs

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 305752

About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• 1. Students are our top priority.
• 2. We strive for excellence.
• 3. We thrive on diversity.
• 4. We celebrate collaboration.
• 5. We champion innovation.
• 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• 8. We act ethically.
• 9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Director of Student Center and Campus Programs is responsible for creating community and initiatives that foster student belonging, communication, and community engagement. The position oversees the comprehensive organization, administration, and management of programs and spaces associated with the programs team within the unit. The responsibilities include setting strategic planning, budget management, employee goals, assessing performance, offering guidance, and making pay recommendations. The role is responsible for strategic development and implementation for the training and development of students and full-time staff.

Typically, will interact consistently with: Students, Staff

Typically, will advise and counsel: Students, Staff

This position will supervise: Staff

Position of Trust: Yes

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Direct the vision, direction, procedures, and oversight for all programming and operations of spaces.
• Job Duty 2 - Anticipate departmental needs and identify trends related to programming. Communicate these trends to senior leadership and suggest new directions as needed. Develop and implement annual programming goals, learning objectives, assessments, and year-round programs for the campus community. Ensure that these programs support the community inclusively.
• Job Duty 3 - Establish and manage the programming operating budget in close consultation with the leadership team. Set revenue goals and evaluate current programs and services to recommend rate and price adjustments as needed.
• Job Duty 4 - Collaborate in identifying and securing grant funding, corporate partnerships, and other opportunities to enhance student programs across campus.
• Job Duty 5 - Conceptualize and lead collaboration between various departments to support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities for the department. Manage special projects and campus-wide program initiatives. Represent the department at campus events and other external engagements.
• Job Duty 6 - Advise and collaborate with senior leadership to establish strategic goals and make informed decisions for the department.
• Job Duty 7 - Monitor trends and best practices within student unions, campus engagement, student activities, and higher education. Translate these trends into strategic initiatives, training opportunities, and professional development experiences that enhance professional staff effectiveness and advance departmental goals.
• Job Duty 8 - Set direction and goals for the student employment team, encompassing hiring, onboarding, training, and assessment. Also, manage staff development and training for a full-time staff.
• Job Duty 9 - Acquire and communicate knowledge of contract management for artists and groups to successfully execute campus events.
• Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

Required Certifications, Licenses or Permits:

Valid State of Georgia Driver's License or the ability to attain one

Required Experience

Eight to ten years of job-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

Strong ability to direct and manage a team, prioritize tasks, present, and communicate professionally, work independently and part of team, lead and direct others, interact with diverse population, build customer focused relationships, demonstrate flexibility, and solve medium to complex problems

Knowledge

Advanced knowledge in program management, student leadership, and advising

Skills

o Possess knowledge of contract management
o Relevant professional experience in implementing and executing a diverse array of strategy and planning
o Advanced knowledge of facility management; strong knowledge of event and operations management, project management, and fiscal accountability
o Advanced skills in written and verbal communication, training, organization, budget, and customer service; use of Microsoft Office products, and problem-solving
o Strong leadership and critical thinking skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication, ability to work under pressure, and exceptional customer service skills
o Strong demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population, handle a fast-paced environment and embrace change with flexibility, prioritize, give great attention to details, and work independently. Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position does have financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: A12

Salary Range: $99,096.00 - $125,00.00

Location: Atlanta, GA

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background screening, including a Credit check due to the financial responsibilities of the position. Please visit Georgia Tech's Pre-Employment Screening Policy for more information.