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University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and worldthis is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Are you passionate about creating inclusive environments for students? Well, we have the perfect role for you!\ The Assistant Director of Student Activities is responsible for organizing programs and initiatives for students. You will partner alongside various student groups to continue the growth and development of strategies and assessment planning, budget preparation, and involvement in campus life. If this sounds like a position that is of interest, please apply below!

Summary of Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of one or more student involvement events or programs.

Essential Functions

Provides direction in event planning and evaluation, promotion and publicity, membership recruitment and retention.\ Oversees committee budget preparation and evaluation, and completion of contractual obligations.\ Develops and implements assessment tools to measure student performance, programs and events.\ Works collaboratively with program staff to foster campus life involvement.

Commitment

Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in higher education administration, counseling or related field by hire date

Preferred Education

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years of experience in student program development or related field, with one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role

Preferred Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of developing, implementing and assessing programs
• Familiar with developing and support a event planning organization and/or program board, advising Student Activities Council and working in large-scale campus-wide programming
• Solid understanding of managing budgets
• Ability to develop and track student learning outcomes
• Valid Drivers License to operate state vehicles