Job Information
Texas Tech University Assistant Director - Student Activities in Lubbock, Texas
36522BR
Extended Job Title:
Assistant Director - Student Activities
Position Description:
Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.
Requisition ID:
36522BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Responsible for working in the area of Student Activities. They work to support university programming and the student programming board, which in turn promotes student development.
Oversee all aspects of the Student Activities Board, with direct emphasis on two to three of the following areas: Daytime, Spirit & Traditions (including Homecoming), Night Life, Outreach, Off-campus, Vice-President for Communications & Marketing.
Responsible for the development of high quality programs and services: ensuring that there is a strong commitment to student development, emphasis on engagement of all Texas Tech students & the partnership and involvement of both the Texas Tech campus & the greater Lubbock community.
Seek out collaborative programmatic efforts throughout the Texas Tech Campus Community.
Produces reports and conducts program evaluations and provides on-site supervision of events and activities.
May be responsible for assisting with the administration of the program department. Oversees program-related expenditures and revenue.
Supervise a Program Manager and SAB officers & student volunteers
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
4000
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Schedule Details:
Exempt position, not eligible for overtime/evening & weekend hours as needed
Work Location:
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications:
The Assistant Director must understand the area of Student Activities and the value that it brings to a campus and how to apply student development to a diverse group of students on a daily basis.
They must also be able to communicate effectively and be forward thinking and offer new ideas, problem solve, and offer resolutions.
Experience in student staff training, conflict resolution, leadership training and staff development are preferred. Energy and ideas for fostering social, diverse, traditional, and educational programs semester to semester is essential
Relates well to students. A commitment to the educational goals of program activities.
Knowledge of college union philosophy. The ability to relate the program effort to the total union operation.
An understanding of and the ability to apply student development and learning outcomes theories.
An awareness of and commitment to the educational and cultural benefits of multiculturalism.
Demonstrated ability in advising student groups.
Department:
Student Union and Activities
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
First line Managers
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University:
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.