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Assistant Director for Programming, Student Engagement
2025-07-01 East Carolina University Greenville,SCAssistant Director for Programming, Student Engagement
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Position Information
Job Title
Job Title Assistant Director for Programming, Student Engagement
Position Number
Position Number 500178
Vacancy Open to
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department
Department SAH Student Activ and Organizations
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Division
Classification Title
Working Title
Working Title Assistant Director for Programming, Student Engagement
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $55,000 - $57,000
Position Location (City)
Position Type
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category
Job Category Non-Faculty Professional
Organizational Unit Overview
The Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, the Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.
Job Duties
The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Programming position is to lead and advise the committees of the Student Activities Board in the areas of program planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position will aid in the holistic development of ECU students by developing, planning, promoting, staffing, and assessing a wide range of events/programs for the campus community. This position will also promote student-learning objectives for all programs and services that are provided within the Office of Student Activities and Organizations. This position will implement and utilize student development theory as it relates to job responsibilities and promote the understanding of regional, state, national, and global issues.
Primary Duties (60%)
- This position will advise the President and Vice President, along with designated committees
- Implement a robust programming schedule that includes weekly events, educational programs, and shared social experiences throughout the year
- Maintain a knowledge of program opportunities, contact agents and artists management, negotiate program contracts, ensure program publicity, and assist with program production and house management
- Lead the management of the SAB committee budgets and assist with the management and allocation of the full Student Activities programming budget
- Ensure event logistics are well coordinated
- Assist with the facilitation, planning, and coordination of annual training/retreat/leadership development opportunities for the student leaders in the SAB
- Lead regular meetings related to the execution of SAB events
- Create, implement, and report the assessment results that examine the effectiveness, attractiveness, relevance, and impact of the programs supported by the office and the SAB
- Manage potential risks and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
- Hire, train, and supervise a graduate assistant for programming to assist with SAB programs, major events, and the office programming
- Support late night and weekend programming initiatives
- Support the facilitation of major events such as, but not limited to Pirate Palooza, Halloween Havoc, and Barefoot on the Mall throughout the year
- Serve as on-site contact for various programs and events
Other Responsibilities (30%)
- Advise ECU students and staff on university policies and procedures that affect programming
- Serve on various Divisional and University-wide committees as assigned
- Present at national conferences and publish articles on programming, leadership development, marketing, or other areas of expertise
- Master's degree required, in leadership education, college student affairs, higher education administration, student personnel, counseling, or related field; minimum of two years experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a theoretical foundation in the principles and practices of leadership development and student organization advisement.
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
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Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- Preferred at least 2 years of experience in higher education setting.
- Willingness to communicate and work effectively with all student populations.
- Strong technical background in social media would be an asset.
- Strong organization skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 02/28/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
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Eligibility for Employment
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