Assistant Director of Campus Activities

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

$4,683.53 monthly

Hiring Department

Student Engagement

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:   

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

·         Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Campus Activities provides leadership in the development and implementation of student engagement and retention programs. This includes the management of Leadership & Service, Patriot Pantry, and oversight to Campus Activities. Provides general support and guidance to the Department of Student Engagement. Position is required to assist with Department of Student Engagement activities and university-wide events, which requires working nights & weekends.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Facilitates the management and implementation of THECB UT Tyler Texas Leadership Scholars Program and initiatives.
• Provides oversight to the office of Campus Activities.
• Implements Leadership & Service programs including, but not limited to Alternative Spring Break, The East Texas Big Event, regular leadership programs, and service opportunities. 
• Serves as the primary advisor for the National Society of Leadership & Success or equivalent.
• Manages the Patriot Pantry (on-campus food pantry).
• Supervises and supports departmental programs and staff in areas including but not limited to Patriot Pantry, Leadership & Service, and Campus Activities.
• Assists the Director in the management of Leadership & Service, Campus Activities offices annual budgets and the effective use of department resources.
• Provides marketing and conducts departmental outreach regarding programs and initiatives.
• Prepares regular reports detailing Student Engagement programs’ impact on student retention and satisfaction as it relates to Leadership, Service, and Pantry programs.
• Performs administrative tasks, assists with strategic planning, departmental assessment, and evaluation of programs.
• Prepares regular reports detailing programs as it relates to student retention and involvement.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a student affairs area.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in student affairs.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in coordinating, advising and development of student activities and organization programs, along with a strong understanding of student development theory, organizational development, student learning outcomes and assessment.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Knowledge of transition and college student development theory and relating
• Critical thinking, effective reasoning, and reflective thinking
• Self-understanding and self-appraisal
• Connecting knowledge, ideas, and experiences from a variety of domains
• Fostering meaningful interpersonal relationships
• Effective leadership and collaboration
• Demonstrating professionalism

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.