Assistant Director, Student Organizations

This role involves a comprehensive approach to student engagement, organization oversight, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the smooth functioning and compliance of student activities within the institution. The position assists the Director in the general management of student organizations and student organization compliance. This position is responsible for working with the campus safety team, assisting with the student fee board, event and travel process approval including exception forms, risk management strategies, Bi-Annual Organization review process, and interpretation and mediation of policies and laws regulating student organization activity.  Serve as a liaison to various campus and community partners including the Business Office for Student Organizations, Risk Management, Purdue Police and Fire, Purdue Memorial Union, Space Management and Scheduling, and Division of Recreational Sports. This position will also supervise full-time and student staff.

Student Activities and Organizations (SAO) at Purdue University is the heart of the campus community. We strive to strengthen the educational mission of the institution and foster an inclusive environment by providing engaging programs, iconic gathering places, and needed services that enrich students’ lives and create lasting memories. Our purpose is to engage students in intentional co-curricular learning experiences, act as a catalyst for personal growth and provide resources that enrich the campus community. To learn more, please visit: https://www.purdue.edu/sao/index.html  

Education and Experience:
Required:

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, college student personnel, or related field
• Four (4) years of relevant experience including two years of professional experience in a college union or in the student activities field
  • Two (2) years of graduate assistantship in a college union or a student’s activities program will equal one (1) professional year
• Student Fee board experience or advising experience

Preferred:

• Three plus years experience in student activities, advising student organizations and supervisory responsibilities
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Skills:
Required:

• Strong skills in decision making, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations
• Ability to coach and lead others, strategic thinking, and drive for results
• Clear understanding of student development theories, co-curricular development, learning outcomes and ability to collaborate
• Ability to relate well to students, develop rapport, trust and work within a shared decision-making model with the students
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds and teamwork in daily work activity

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contributions Immediately 
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Compensation Information: 

• Career Stream: Professional 4
• Pay Band: S065
• Job Code: 20002136
• Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/