Manager, Campus Traditions and Outreach

The Manager for Campus Traditions and Outreach leads the planning and execution of several campus traditions including the Ring Ceremony Holiday Tree Lighting and other campus-wide signature events. The Manager advises the Tiger Traditions Board a student-led programming team that brings school spirit and community to life. Reporting to the Associate Director for Campus Engagement and Traditions this role also oversees Campus Lifes outreach and engagement efforts ensuring that programs are clearly communicated widely visible and authentically connected to student interests. The Manager works across teams to create meaningful high-impact experiences that help students build memories pride and meaningful connections beyond the classroom.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION

• Plan coordinate and execute major campus traditionsincluding Homecoming Events Fall Fest Mardi Gras Mambo and other signature eventsensuring each program fosters community school pride and student engagement.
• Advise and develop the Tiger Traditions Board mentoring student leaders in program design event execution and leadership development while growing the boards capacity and campus impact.
• Lead Campus Lifes outreach and engagement strategy coordinating communications efforts that promote visibility accessibility and student-driven storytelling across platforms.
• Collaborate with campus partners vendors and university stakeholders to ensure traditions and outreach initiatives are high quality logistically sound and aligned with divisional and institutional goals.
• Assess and refine engagement strategies and events through data collection student feedback and reflective practice to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with Campus Lifes student success outcomes.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP

Redefine What Tradition Looks Like at LSU

Play a lead role in shaping the next generation of LSU traditions by designing high-quality student-driven events that build campus pride reflect the campus experiences and create lasting memories for thousands of students each year.

Elevate the Tiger Traditions Board into a Premier Leadership Experience

Mentor and grow a team of student leaders into a high-impact programming boardgiving them the tools voice and confidence to lead signature events that define the LSU experience.

Lead Campus Lifes Outreach Strategy with Creativity and Purpose

Craft and execute outreach efforts that inspire students to show up get involved and stay connected. Youll help students find their community on campus and ensure Campus Life initiatives resonate deeply with the students we serve.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Is a collegial team player who builds authentic mutually beneficial relationships gives positive energy to the spaces they occupy and thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to understanding student experiences and trends.
• Communicates with clarity creativity and conviction and is able to tell a story in 1000 words or 280 characters. Can translate information into action and develop content across multiple platforms and channels.
• Leads with innovation creativity and a willingness to try anything at least once while finding the right solution to each unique challenge. Does not start with no when addressing requests but instead works to find creative solution that addresses the needs of the students or partners.
• Excels in project management demonstrating the ability to oversee multiple initiatives meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced setting.
• Is a quick learner with keen attention to detail who evaluates complex processes and implements effective ways to improve quality efficiency and outcomes.
• Views every student interaction as an opportunity to build relationships and fosters student learning understanding that progress not perfection is the goal when supporting college students.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES

Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care relevance polish and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space place and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally we design programs services events and experiences with everyone in mind.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Oversight (40%): Responsible for developing operational strategy and oversight for Campus Life traditions and outreach strategies including social media strategy website management student newsletters advertising and graphic design. Works collaboratively with the Office of Communication and University Relations and adheres to the standards set therein. Manages complex projects set timelines and lead team discussions to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Leadership & Management (20%): Responsible for direct supervision training and continued development of graduate assistants and student staff members. Recommends personnel actions to the department head and communicates personnel actions to direct reports. Demonstrates divisional attitudes and priorities in all aspects of work. Partner with academic and administrative departments to craft communication strategies that support enrollment retention and community engagement. Collaborate with other campus stakeholders to strengthen and elevate Campus Lifes visibility and reach. Support and coach fellow staff members in developing their marketing and communication skills to enhance overall team effectiveness.

Quality Control (20%): Ensures efforts for Campus Life exude a high degree of quality. Works with colleagues to improve quality and creativity within Campus Life events initiatives and outreach. Sets quality expectations for areas of oversight regarding timelines for initiatives and assessing efforts for continual improvement. Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to improve the level of all services events programs and experiences in department for continuous improvement every academic year. Ensure LSUs brand standards are upheld maintaining design excellence and digital presence across all materials.

Direct Student Support (15%): Translates department efforts initiatives and goals to students and student staff through student staff supervision interactions at programs services events and experiences facilitated by the department. Operates from a yes first mindset and is creative in how to approach student concerns.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%): Other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Life or leadership from the Student Affairs Central Office. This includes but is not limited to efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day Welcome Week Family Weekend Career Expo Disability Services Finals Testing other special projects etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Bachelors degree with 3 years related experience OR masters degree with one year of related experience.
• LSU values skills experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS

As with all LSU employees due to this position title and/or responsibilities this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional behavioral or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

This position requires the ability and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours.

Due to the Nature of the position and/or responsibilities in times of emergencies and/or University closures this position is considered essential. It may be required to assist the Office of Communications and University Relations on Necessary Communications Matters in times of crisis including potentially working in LSUs Emergency Operations Center during those times.

APPLICATIONS

Please direct all nominations and inquiries for the position to Josh Finch Director for Campus Life at . Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Requested application materials include a letter of interest; resume; and the names telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. All applications nominations and inquiries will remain confidential. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.