Assistant Director Student Activites

Assistant Director Student Activites

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference. 

Title  | Assistant Director Student Activites
Posting Number  | S01452JP
Department  | Student Activities

Job Summary  | Bowdoin Student Activities is a student-focused office that fosters and supports the co-curricular experience at the College. The Student Activities team supports students in their leadership of clubs, events, ideas, and programs, meeting the extra-curricular needs of an ever-changing student body with the understanding that students learn by doing and having fun. The Office also produces programming that is vibrant and diverse, building community and enhancing the student experience.

The Assistant Director works directly with students and must be excited about helping students implement a wide range of programming initiatives. The person in this job will advise a range of student groups including club sports, multicultural groups, the first-year class council, and many more. The Assistant Director is also responsible for event planning and oversees programming for students during the first six weeks of classes and the end of semester acapella shows. They will manage logistics for campus wide concerts and be point person day-of-show.

The Assistant Director will be expected to think strategically about meeting student needs through daytime and nighttime programming. They will work with office staff to develop and implement student leadership training. The Assistant Director is closely involved with both student music and art productions, including overseeing the band practice rooms and the recording studio. They will supervise the student curators who coordinate student, alumni, and community member art shows in the Smith Union Galleries, as well as the team of student graphic designers. Additionally, they will serve as the main point person for all offerings in Jack Magee’s Pub, including trivia nights, student concerts, and more.

Another important aspect of this position is direct oversight of the on-campus craft center, which includes working with student managers and instructors to coordinate events, classes, and programs such as weekly pottery studio open hours; recruiting craft center members and managing the membership list; and ensuring the center is compliant with safety requirements.

The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $50,500- 53,500 (10 month position).

BENEFITS AND PERKS A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)  Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time  Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html  Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service) Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool  Free fitness and wellness classes! And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html 

Education/Skills Requirements  |
A Bachelor’s degree is required The ability to exercise sound judgment, set priorities and solve problems independently Demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate with a wide range student led groups including affinity groups, dance groups, and any new groups that may be formed during the year Excellent verbal and written communication skills Creativity in solving problems and designing new initiatives to enhance student life. Comfortable in high stress situations. Willingness to stand in front of a crowd and give direction Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse student body in culturally competent ways, combined with a demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents  | Entry-level position, 0-3 years experience. Experience in student activities or a similar collegiate setting, planning small and large scale campus events, is preferred. Desire to work in a fast-paced, student-centered and collaborative office. Event planning and logistics management for various types of student programming. Supervisory skills to oversee student curators, graphic designers, craft center managers, and teachers. Commitment to valuing diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Strong work ethic and punctuality in meeting individual, departmental, and college goals. Ability to work effectively with others and contribute to a positive working environment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
 
Standard Work Days and Hours  | This is a full-time, academic year position, working 40 hours/43 weeks, (0.83FTE) with occasional evening or weekends as required. Administrative hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.. This position allows the  pursuit of other activities during the months of June and July.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin  | Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift  |
Employment Category  | Full Time Academic Year
FTE  | 0.83
Benefits Eligible  | Yes
Pay Type  | Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements  | Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?  | No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?  | No
Posting Date  | 07/09/2025
Applications Accepted Until  |
Open Until Filled  | No
Type of Posting  | Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants  | If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information  | Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. 

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Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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