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Texas State University Assistant Director for Campus Activities & Community Engagement in San Marcos, Texas

Posting Information

Posting Number2025366

Posting/Functional TitleAssistant Director for Campus Activities & Community Engagement

University Pay Plan TitleAsst Dir, Student Involvement

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentStudent Involvement & Engagement

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$4,602.50-$5,000.00

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

  • Experience developing, coordinating, and planning campus-wide programming in a higher education/university setting.

  • Experience in advising student leaders and/or student organization in a higher education setting.

  • Experience interpreting university policies and procedures related to college student/university programming.

  • Ability to coordinate a variety of work activities and work as part of a team.

  • Two (2) or more years post-graduate, full-time experience in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or specific area(s) described in this position description.

  • Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supervising staff (student, graduate, and/or professional) in a higher education setting.

  • Experience with a student organization management system and/or engagement platform.

  • Experience creating and executing on-boarding and continuous training components for student and professional staff in a university setting.

  • Experience building partnerships and collaborating across departments in a university setting.

  • Master’s or equivalent degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Campus Activities and Community Engagement is responsible for supporting and sustaining a campus-wide culture that centers student involvement, engagement, and sense of belonging as an important factor in fostering student success. The Assistant Director provides leadership and oversight for the Student Involvement unit’s programming functions including campus activities and community engagement programs. In addition, the Assistant Director will also support compliance functions that include risk management education and expressive activity.

Job Duties

  • Provide guidance for the entire units programming portfolio.

  • Serve on the University’s Homecoming Committee and responsible for assisting with logistical support for homecoming programming.

  • Serve as a member of the Expressive Activities Team and as a resource related to expressive activity and associated federal law.

  • Serve on departmental led committees and advisory groups including homecoming, spirit and traditions, and leadership and service.

  • Coordinate all marketing, communications, and assessment activities for the campus activities and community engagement programs areas.

  • Provide leadership, supervise, and professional development support for three coordinators and three graduate assistants.

  • Manage budgets for functions and programs under positional leadership and assist in the development of the overall unit budget.

  • Participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the university, division, and department.

  • Serve on committees and task forces, as assigned.

  • Other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Additional Information to Applicants

  • Availability to work some nights and weekends.

Job Open Date03/21/2025

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until FilledYes

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a cover letter., You will be required to electronically attach a list of references.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51587

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