General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4 | Working Title | Assistant Director of the Highlander Union Building |
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| Job Code | 004565 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | Highlander Union - D01116 | Department Head | Brendan O'Brien |
| Supervisor | Brendan O'Brien | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004563 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 2 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Utilizing advanced, specialized expertise provides direction and guidance to lower level Student Services professionals in specialized student life and development programs, and resolves the most complex cases/situations; and/or has programmatic responsibility for a discreet complex Student Life & Development function or content area. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director of the Highlander Union Building (HUB) is responsible for direct oversight, vision and direction over HUB Programming and the Highlander Union Manager program, including recognition, recruitment and training. The Assistant Director is also responsible for providing comprehensive support to the department in the areas of Audio/Visual management and scheduling, student employment, event approval, recognition programs and the Cultural Funds program. The incumbent will also support general Student Life functions and events as needed. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with utilizing audio/visual equipment for events, conferences and general meetings | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Manages a program of providing counseling, guidance and development to student leaders or student government. Oversee(s) a program(s) and service(s) of diverse complexity and scope.
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25 |
May provide strategic vision and oversight on development of program design and applicability. Measures, assesses, and evaluates programs and staff.
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20 |
Oversees multiple business services and may supervise business coordinators. Defines criteria for service and assesses risk/benefit, balances financial and cost considerations against the degree of students served. Provides guidance for new services and advises students on development of business plans. Responsible for long range planning and development and new initiatives.
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15 |
| Provides supervision and guidance to the Programming and Operations Officer | 15 |
May supervise clerical and/or student staff.
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10 |
| Chair the Cultural Events Fund committee, including marketing of available funds and assessment | 10 |
| Participates in weekly duty as assigned throughout the calendar year | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. | Required |
| Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. | Preferred |
| Understanding of Student Union development and management | Preferred |
| Advanced knowledge of assessment methodology and implementation | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |