Assistant Director, Programs - Student Activities & Student Organizations
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $30,900.00 - $67,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Tuition Assistance
wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The University of Miami is a prestigious private research university located in Coral Gables, Florida. Renowned for its academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and commitment to inclusion and diversity, the university provides a stimulating environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. As a major institution of higher education, the University of Miami is dedicated to fostering student engagement and leadership through a variety of programs, initiatives, and support services. The Department of Student Activities and Student Organizations plays a crucial role within the Division of Student Affairs by offering purposeful and inclusive programs that enrich the student experience... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Two years of progressive related experience in higher education/student affairs or related field
- Expectation to work some nights and weekends throughout the year
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master’s degree preferred in higher education administration/student affairs or related field
- Two years of progressive related experience in higher education/student affairs or related field
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to operate professionally and autonomously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other programs
- Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure
- Responsive and timely decision making
Job Duties
- Advise Category 5, the spirit programming board in planning events and promotions designed to increase support toward the university's 16 athletic teams including football, basketball, baseball, and Olympic sports
- In partnership with Athletics, coordinate football activities for home games including pre-game festivities/Student Fan Zone, tunnel crew, student section activities, and promotions
- Coordinate and market special and annual events such as pep rallies, watch parties, freshmen walk, and away trips
- Collaborate with departments and student organizations to foster partnerships and athletic engagement
- Serve as the liaison to Athletics for the Department of Student Activities & Student Organizations
- Serve as the advisor to the Canes Night Live (CNL) Committee, creating and advertising student-run late night and weekend programs and provide on-site supervision at CNL events
- Assist in the overall advisement of Hurricane Productions (HP), the University's student-run programming board, with a specific focus on the Canes Night Live committee, through attending weekly executive board and committee meetings, assisting at events, and facilitate leadership development opportunities for HP leaders
- Work directly with registered student organizations to develop creative and collaborative late night and weekend programs, creating a consistent calendar of events
- Work collaboratively with other departments such as Housing and Residential Life, Wellness Center, Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs, Greek Life, and Commuter Student Involvement, providing direction and establishing programming partnerships for the late night and weekend student programs
- Serve as the primary administrator responsible for the development, coordination, and assessment of campus-wide late night and weekend programming initiatives
- Develop new and effective marketing strategies for late night and weekend programming to attract students to the programs, utilizing Engage, Instagram, and other mediums as appropriate
- Serve as the liaison for obtaining web-related calendar information from programming partners
- Negotiate, review, and execute all necessary event contracts by working closely with Financial Operations, Risk Management, Purchasing, and the Office of General Counsel
- Coordinate logistics, publicity, and interaction between University, University Facilities, Act/Agent, and appropriate vendors
- Assist in managing accounts, working closely with staff in Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Disbursements to ensure goods and services are acquired and paid through approved University processes
- Monitor effectiveness of events through development and implementation of assessment instruments
- Financial management and oversight of various budgets including operational forecasts, accountability for monitoring, and ensuring compliance with policies
- Engage in fundraising activities and sponsor/donor cultivation to support departmental programs and services under the advisement of the Associate Director
- Coordinate on-campus gourmet food trucks for campus events including Orientation, Homecoming, Canes Carnival, and other events as requested
- Assist with department-wide programs including Canefest, Homecoming, Commencement, Convocations, concerts, and special events
- Contribute ideas and viewpoints to the Associate Director and Senior Director on operational and strategic plans for the department as well as collaborative partnerships
- Represent the department on committees and workgroups as appointed by the department and other university officials
- Make daily independent decisions to ensure department objectives are met and that University policies and procedures are followed
- Conduct ongoing assessment of programs and services within the department
- Demonstrate project management, time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage details of multiple projects within firm schedules
- Operate professionally and autonomously
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Student Activities and Student Organizations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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