Director of Student Activities

Primary Purpose
The Director of Student Activities is responsible for visioning developing implementing coordinating and evaluating all areas within the Office of Student Involvement. The position is directly responsible for leadership supervision managerial and budgeting oversight for all areas within the department including: Student Activities and Programming Student Government Registered Student Organizations and Fraternity and Sorority Life. Reports to the Assistant Vice President Student Life ( AVP ) projecting student success and needs appropriately to meet division and university goals. Works collaboratively with students faculty administrators parents and alumni to create a vital and engaged campus community and provide essential services that integrates student learning growth and development.

Essential Functions
Develops coordinates and assesses a comprehensive student activities program of educational recreational social and cultural programs with opportunities for social engagement and personal growth which appeal to a diverse audience. Oversees Student Activities and Programming Student Government Registered Student Organizations and Fraternity and Sorority Life. Responsible for the selection training supervision and evaluation of Student activities and involvement professional staff and support to the selection and training of student staff. Create a diverse equitable and inclusive environment where all voices can be heard. Demonstrate cultural competence and success in working with diverse populations. Develops and oversees an annual operating budget of over $1 million based on data that supports the Universitys guidelines and strategic goals; monitors contracts budget expenditures; exercises budget authority for all student activities and involvement areas. Supervises the Assistant Director of Student Organizations and Leadership Programs with a focus on increasing student engagement leadership development programs and retention. Supervises the Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life and all aspects of Social and Professional Greek Organizations including but not limited to recruitment leadership programming activities and retention. Supervises the Assistant Director of Advising for Associated Students of the University of the Pacific ( ASUOP ) providing support and guidance to the student government. Collaborates with Student Life and University partners on events including but not limited to: Movein Week of Welcome Homecoming and Admissions Prospective and Confirmed Student Events. Develops and implements creative marketing and events strategy in partnership with Student Life and Strategic Marketing. Prepares for and oversee the Universitys response to potential student demonstration/protests. Following Federal and University policies/procedures safeguard student free speech rights while also ensuring that all University functions still continue to operate. Projects concerns needs and outcomes from Student Activities ASuop Fraternity and Sorority Life to AVP as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position serves as Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socioeconomic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree in Leadership Education Higher Education Administration Student Personnel or related discipline. Four (4) years of professional experience in student activities fraternity and sorority affairs leadership planning/development or advising student groups in a higher education setting. One (1) year of experience leading and supervising staff.

Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience working with and advising collegelevel student activity programs clubs and organizations. Extensive experience supervising student and/or professional staff members and facilitating the process and execution of goals and action. Working knowledge of social fraternity and sorority programs organizations and chapters. Comprehensive understanding of the push points of student government leadership and ability to mentor students and amplify concerns to executive and higherlevel administrators. Excellent writing skills sufficient to draft clear and concise professional reports and correspondence. Strong budget management skills and experience. Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex information to large and small groups. Strong organizational skills to work independently and to prioritize workload under the pressure of competing assignments and dynamic deadlines. Promotes teamwork in a collaborative environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple campus and community stakeholders on events student concerns and developing and implementing projects. Positive attitude proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Work Schedule
Work performed during normal business hours with additional hours on evenings and weekends to meet department needs or deadlines.