Director of Student Activities

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Division of Student Engagement

Director of Student Activities

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) (www.uamont.edu) is seeking applicants for a Director of Student Activities. This is a twelve-month, full-time position. The position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement & Dean of Students. The Director of Student Activities role is crucial to the overall success of the Student Engagement Division and the University.

Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in higher education, student personnel, or social or behavioral sciences. At least two years’ experience in student programming on a college or university campus is preferred. It is essential that the successful candidate have experience in Greek Life. The successful candidate shall have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff, and a high-level of energy and enthusiasm. A demonstrated understanding of the role of student involvement in overall student engagement, retention, and success.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Director of Student Activities is the development and administration of comprehensive and holistic student programming, fostering student growth and development. This includes the recruitment, development, assessment and evaluation of and retention of graduate assistants and student staff. Other duties are listed below:

Provide advisory support to more than sixty Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), the Student Government Association (SGA), the Student Activities Board (SAB), and Greek Council (fraternities and sororities)

Advise, counsel, guide, and coordinate student organizations in planning, advertising, resource management, and faculty/staff advisor information

Advise student leaders and student organizations on programs and events

Provide on-site supervision of events and activities at night and on weekends

Arrange, plan, market, and evaluate student or departmental programs

Produce reports and conduct program evaluations for campus-wide programming

Manage all aspects of the Greek Life program including budget, special events, eligibility, recruitment, as well as maintain relationships with members of the Greek Community, Greek advisors and national and international organizations

Monitor the effectiveness of student organizations as they fulfill their mission and purpose and develop plans in order to foster continuous improvement and growth

Develop and deliver a leadership program that will serve the student organizations on campus

Provide leadership training for student organizations during the academic year

Supervise student workers and graduate assistant(s)

Update the Recognized Student Organization (RSO) handbook and publications

Assist with budget supervision and development

Special events for which the Director is responsible includes, but is not limited to: Homecoming festivities, Welcome Week, Orientation, Holiday Festival Week, Black History Month, Greek Week, Spring Fling and other programs/duties as assigned.

This position requires night and weekend work.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications including excellent fringe benefits.

Application Process: Please complete the UAM application form accessible at https://www.uamont.edu/jobs/EmploymentApplication.pdf. Send the completed application along with a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to Michael Davila, Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students, Email: [email protected]. The successful applicants must complete a background check through Human Resources prior to initial employment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. UAM is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to FOI requests.