Assistant Director Student Leadership Programming - 527686

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 850201 - University Programs General

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; frequent evenings & weekends.

Job Summary: The Assistant Director Student Leadership Programming creates comprehensive opportunities for leadership development and campus engagement for the entire campus population in assigned department. Assists in developing strategic plans and goals, policies and procedures, staff development, and assessment and evaluation plans for the office. Provides oversight to plan, execute, and host leadership and student development focused events and programming.

Additional Department Summary: Advises and supports student led programming boards and initiatives as part of a broader emphasis on student leadership development, helping guide the planning, implementation, and outreach efforts of campus-wide signature programs. Works with campus partners to facilitate a variety of programming (i.e.- pop ups, homecoming events, leadership workshops, outreach focused programs). Represents the Director when necessary. Assists in administrative projects including developing strategic plans and goals, policies and procedures, staff development, and assessment and evaluation plans for the office. Provides oversight for leadership and student development programming within University Programs, including but not limited to leadership conferences, guest speaker series, skill-building workshops, and events aligned with divisional strategic priorities. Works closely with campus partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to execute events and ensure high-quality student engagement experiences. Works with students and staff on the comprehensive event planning process, including: organization management, risk management, financial and marketing plans, best practices research, and other logistical details of programming and event planning. Provides professional presence and oversight at events. Recruits, selects, and trains qualified student leaders and student staff to plan, execute, host, and market campus-wide programming. Leads department initiatives to expand cross-campus collaboration through programming, resource allocation, and knowledge sharing. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures. Holding staff accountable for completion of required training. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of student life/student affairs experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of student life/student affairs experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to be flexible with work schedule. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, along with strong interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Knowledge of student development and the ability to work with a population of students and staff. Skills in leadership programming and/or student development, event planning, and staff management. Demonstrated knowledge and ability in budget development and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems effectively and independently. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in higher education, communication, leadership, or a related field. Three (3) years of professional experience in student leadership, development, programming, or activities. Experience working within a higher education (university or college) environment. Graduate or professional experience in student leadership, programming, development, organizational leadership, and advising.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.