Associate Director, Student Campus Activities Programming - STA

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country . With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing innovative and impactful co-curricular programs that enhance student engagement and the overall student experience.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitates and leads programs and activities that build community and support the engagement and success of all students.
2. Collaborates with key stakeholders and advocates for appropriate program resources to best serve the community.
3. Serves as a secondary point of contact for registered student organizations (RSO).
4. Serves on the Student Activities Leadership team.
5. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises assigned professional staff.
6. Monitors and tracks campus programming budgets (i.e., KAB, MAC, and campus-wide events).
7. Oversees the assessment of campus programming and makes recommendations for improvement.
8. Develops contingency plans and protocols for managing emergencies or crises during student events and/or activities.
9. Creates a marketing and communication plan through various channels to increase student participation and engagement.
10. Oversees collaborative programming opportunities with academic units and campus partners (i.e., Engineer Week, Health Promotion Week).
11. Assists with planning and implementing divisional signature programs and university traditions, including chairing Week of Welcome and Homecoming committees.
12. Collaborates with leadership on implementing and using the Campus Labs Engage platform.
13. Coordinates use of the Owl Life student engagement software to create and publicize student programs and events, track student participation, and ensure compliance with divisional and university guidelines.
14. Provides support for other divisional priorities and initiatives beyond the department's scope, as requested.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education in College Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Public Administration, or related field

Required Experience
Seven (7) years of experience related to the position, including graduate assistantships

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of student development and frameworks

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education relevant to the position

Preferred Experience
Prior experience within a comprehensive Student Activities office

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to successfully interact with individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and communication styles
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations.
Demonstrated success in planning, coordinating, and completing large-scale, detail-oriented programs and events
Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners
Able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
Able to successfully manage multiple tasks or projects, meeting all assigned deadlines

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Strong collaborative skills and abilities
Strong supervision, strategic planning, and follow-up skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 .

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf