Director for Student Organizations and Campus Programming
Business Title
Director for Student Organizations and Campus Programming
Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: Current resume, Cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information, including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.
This is an in-person position located on the Athens campus.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016452T
Department Summary
As an integral part of the leadership of the Division of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Organizations and Campus Programming oversees major campus programming, ~550 student organizations, and Student Senate. The director cultivates respectful, effective relationships amongst the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership (CSEL) staff and campus partners and is responsible for assessment of CSEL's impact on student success. Primary focus areas of this position are:
- Leading the success of and budgets for: Student Organizations, Student Organization Finance, and Student Programming
- Student Organization Leadership Coaching and Student Senate Advising;
- Organizing the Division of Student Affairs' role in campus-wide programming
- Coordinating large university events to support student engagement including Homecoming and Welcome Week
- Supervising staff, GA's, and student employees
- Working directly with a variety of campus partners to develop policies and protocols addressing risk management, travel, etc. for all registered student organizations
Position Profile
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Supports the student experience outside the classroom by developing and implementing programs that promote student integration, well-being, and success. Develops and implements student non-academic programs, services, and activities, including residential life, social events, public service, student conduct, leadership development, student organization advising, and other areas.
Level Summary
Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area's operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit's operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources.
Problem Solving
Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions.
Independence of Action
Acts independently, with consultation with senior management.
Communication and Collaboration
Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across University.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
Department
VP For Student Affairs
Pay Rate: The proposed salary range for this position is $51,281.00-$85,325.00. The salary negotiated at the time of offer will be commensurate with education and experience while also considering internal equity. For more information on the pay structure and Pay Administration Guidelines please visit: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation-pay Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, retirement benefits, educational benefits for themselves AND qualified dependents, domestic partner benefits, PAID parental leave, adoption benefits, generous PAID time off, and access to professional development programs. More detailed plan information can be found at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits
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Pay Grade
CA&P|17|
Pay Range
$51,281.00-$85,325.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment
Job Family
Student Affairs
Job Sub Family
Student Life & Development
Job Level
M2
Job Open Date
07/27/2026
Posting End Date: 08/26/2026
Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs
Work Schedule
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
Months
12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite
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