Associate Director of Student Activities

University of Alaska Anchorage

The Student Engagement department seeks a dynamic individual to serve as the Associate Director of Student Activities. If you are interested we invite you to apply!

The Associate Director of Student Activities will serve as the primary leader of the Student Activities unit which includes Concert Board, Green Fee Board, Campus Traditions, Bartlett Lecture Series, Esports, and general student activities events. The Associate Director will serve as a campus leader who connects students and staff across the UAA campus to develop participation and engagement opportunities that enhance student connection and retention. They will develop, allocate, and direct the Student Activities unit's budgets and supervise and advise their respective areas to create meaningful experiences for students. The Associate Director of Student Activities will report to the Director of the Student Union. This role is ideal for a mid-level professional with experience in event production and budget management. The ideal applicant will be able to think on their feet and respond to unexpected situations while delivering quality programming for the student body. They will use assessment data to continuously improve campus engagement at UAA.

To be successful in this role, you should have working knowledge of student development theory, including leadership development. Advanced skills in event production and management, risk management, and program assessment. Ability to initiate and lead the development of new and different programs for student engagement. Budget management experience, including development and oversight. Knowledge of administering student-fee-funded programs. Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff and students. Demonstrated experience developing student-centered programs that focus on the academic, social, and personal needs of students. Strong public speaking and communication skills. Advanced skills in marketing and promotion. Working knowledge of collegiate esports. Experience initiating and fostering relationships with multiple stakeholders. Advanced organizational skills. Manager-level decision-making strategies and problem-solving skills. Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field and four years progressively responsible relevant experience and one years management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A master's degree in College Student Personnel or a related field is preferred. Qualifying degrees must be from post-secondary institutions with regional accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Knowledge/experience in student development theories. Professional-level experience with increasing responsibility beyond a bachelor's degree in student activities programming, community development, or related fields. Experience programming for a variety of populations.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/compensation/salary-schedules.php#:~:text=of%20hours%20worked-,Salary%20Schedules,-Faculty%20Salary%20Schedules, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cody Buechner, Director of Student Union, at mailto:cmbuechner@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.orca@alaska.edu.

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