Assistant Director, Student Organizations

Assistant Director, Student Organizations

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EEO Statement  | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title  | Assistant Director, Student Organizations
Job Category:  | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department  | Student Activities
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Position FTE  | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate  | $50,000
Salary Band:  | S04
Job Summary/Basic Function:  | The Assistant Director, Student Organizations is a leader for student organizations and ensures a vision that builds community and engagement while continuously looking to grow the programs. The Assistant Director also has responsibility for the management, operation, and promotion of the co-curricular management software (Engage) and the student event registration process.

Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs Higher Education or related area. Three years of experience in managing programs, preferably in education setting or other related experience (Grad. Assistant experience acceptable). At least 1 year experience supervising staff and/or students Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Experience with student engagement software Engage, Campus Groups or ModernCampus. Ability to work independently in setting priorities to ensure that responsibilities are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion. Ability to counsel undergraduate and graduate students on a one-on-one and group basis to resolve university related problems. Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community members of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s Degree Experience working in higher education. Previous professional work experience with student organizations and event coordination. Knowledge student development theory. Excellent presentation skills. Experience with database management, web page design and MS Excel and Word. Knowledge of Social Media platforms.
Essential Functions and percent of time:  | Student Engagement and Leadership 35% In collaboration with leadership, create and communicate a compelling and unifying vision for student organizations that builds community and generates excitement, enthusiasm, and engagement. Conduct assessments of programs and services to ascertain achievement of learning outcomes and student participation. Serve as advisor to Tier 3 and other key student organizations Assess campus community interests, needs, resources, and national trends in student organization programs to develop programming. Participate in evaluating and developing policies related to student organizations and recommend changes based on the needs, interests, and national trends. Regularly communicate (report) on student participation and outcomes Maintain regular contact with student organization leaders for problem solving, organizational development strategies, and budget planning. Advise student organization(s) and their leaders in the planning of student sponsored programs and activities, educational and social programs and anticipate student programming/leadership issues. Partner directly with academic units to ensure integration of academic co-curricular groups with the student organization structure. 

Student Organizations 30%
Oversee the online student organization management system for the University (Engage). Provide training to student organizations and other university units for Engage. Manage the processing and approval of student organization events through Engage in collaboration with the Student Union and Campus Events. Manage and execute the annual registration and training program, SORT, for all registered student organizations. Conduct student organization event risk management evaluation. Collect information about available programs and resources and advise student groups on which programs may best suit their interests/needs. Plan and implement a series of workshops that will provide resources and training to student organization leadership In consultation with colleagues, regularly audit, review, and update relevant policies for student organizations.

Communication 20%
Utilize University communication outlets to promote events. Develop and implement a communication plan to serve new students Collaborate with university partners to maintain, enhance, and update websites, and other forms of communication/marketing.

Operations 10%· Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and hold student employees accountable to supporting program operations. Monitor allocated budget and expenses. Participate in annual budget process to request funding.
Other duties as Assigned: 5%
Serve on committees as assigned. Represent the office for open houses, orientations, etc.

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Working Conditions  | Typical business hours with some evenings and weekends required.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Posting Date  | 01/05/2026
First Consideration Date:  | 01/19/2026
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes

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