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Minnesota State University, Mankato · 2 days ago

Assistant Director for Campus Programs (SA25065)

Mankato, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$48K/yr - $93K/yr

2+ years exp

Minnesota State University, Mankato is seeking an Assistant Director for Campus Programs. This role provides direction for student events, leads committees, and acts as a liaison for student activities, ensuring effective program development and student engagement.

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Responsibilities

Provides direction and supervises the Student Events Team

Leads the Homecoming Committee

Participates in the development and implementation of Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Winter Welcome Week and student focus engagement activities

Serves as the campus programming specialist/liaison for Student Activities with University Scheduling

Provides supervision to assigned interns, undergraduate employees, and Graduate Assistant

Qualification

Master's degreeEvent planningSupervisory experienceBudgetary experienceHuman resources managementRisk managementStudent development theoryCultural awarenessMarketing campaignsContract managementTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Educational Leadership or related field of study

Minimum of 2 years of experience in student union, student activities or student affairs field or equivalent; graduate work may be included

Supervisory/advisory experience

Budgetary experience

Expertise in programming, event planning, and large event production Awareness of and the commitment to the educational and cultural benefits of multiculturalism

Required evening and weekend work at various times of the year

Must have a valid driver's license

This position requires a valid, applicable driver's license, as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating

Preferred

Ability to serve as a team member developing a comprehensive student involvement program

Understanding and ability to apply student and learning outcome theories

Knowledge of a comprehensive student activities program including programming, student organization and leadership development

Knowledge of comprehensive marketing campaigns including graphic design principles, social media marketing, and paid advertising

Demonstrated knowledge or experience with human resources management

Experience with contract negotiations, execution, and management preferably in an event management setting

Experience in risk management, crowd control, and emergency response planning, with a demonstrated ability to ensure safety and security in dynamic environments

Commitment to the educational goals of student activities and knowledge of college union philosophy

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of student development theory

Benefits

11 paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)

A Pension Plan

457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options

Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts

Employer paid life insurance

Short and long term disability

Professional development

A tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

Company

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato is where tireless thought and innovative research bring real solutions to real needs.

Founded in 1867

Mankato, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mnsu.edu/

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