Cocurricular Programs Manager (Assistant Director of Campus Life)

Job Number:
69581
Level/Salary Band:

• 01 –
  G
  – Exempt
• 02 –
  I
  – Exempt

Work Unit:
Penn State Berks
Department:
Student Affairs
Full/Part Time:
Full–Time

The Assistant Director of Campus Life is responsible for advising and managing the activities of 50+ active student organizations and the 150+ activities planned annually which reach out to over 3,000 students, faculty and staff; providing direct oversight and planning for Arts and Lecture events, Family and Homecoming Weekend and pre-orientation programs; providing budget oversight of approximately $350K in general funds, endowment funds and activity fee allotments; chairing or participating in college-wide committees including Diversity, Orientation, Family Weekend, Arts and Lecture and Health and Wellness; providing consultation on matters of Risk Management and keeping informed of evolving Risk Management practices. This position also supervises an Activities Coordinator and student audio tech staff employees; creates and distributes department marketing materials, including weekly newsletters, posters, web content and social media posts; serves as a member of the Campus Life team and attends/assists with department programs and initiatives; serves as a Campus Security Authority; performs other duties as assigned. This job includes evening and weekend work. This job will be filled as a level 1, or level 2, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Master’s degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 1. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. Successful candidate should possess a thorough understanding of student development theory and the role and purpose of student programs as they apply to student and community development. Successful candidate must be a minimum of 25 years of age upon start date and must possess a valid driver’s license. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. http://bk.psu.edu