Posting Details
Position Number008118Position TitleDirector, Student Center - 008118DivisionStudent AffairsDepartment210310 - Student Center OperationsMinimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a college or university setting is preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Student Center is seeking to hire a Director, Student Center. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Manages and oversees the Student Center to include the overall operations of the facility, events and reservations, and the Jag Card student identification office.
- Provides professional development, guidance, leadership, strategic planning, program implementation, training, and assessment for the Student Center.
- Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the performance of Student Center staff ensuring effective leadership and performance.
- Ensures the Student Center offers a high level of customer service, student development, staff supervision, event management, and skilled and proactive technical support.
- Manages the annual operations budget for the Student Center, including the ID office.
- Oversees all financial operations related to the Student Center department to include daily deposits, payments, vendor invoices, and bill processing.
- Monitors and mitigates risks for both events and daily operations of the Student Center, staying up-to-date with all local, state, and federal safety codes, as well as university policies and procedures, ensuring a safe environment for all users of the facility.
- Oversees all event and reservation services for the Student Center, serving as one of the primary points of contact for all events held in the facility to include reservations, event planning, setup, audio-visual, technical, and customer service support.
- Maintains the reservation system Event Management Software (EMS) for the Student Center.
- Responsible for regularly assessing and refining the event reservation process for the Student Center.
- Communicates department and university policies to groups seeking to reserve space and serves as an event planning resource for campus.
- Recommends needed signage, renovations, and furniture upgrades for the facility to the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs to include capital purchases.
- Negotiates, reviews, and executes contracts for the Student Center working collaboratively with the Budget Office, Risk Management, and General Counsel to include reviewing contracts with third-party vendors for events and operations, ensuring compliance with university policies, legal requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Oversees the assessment plan and policy updates for the Student Center.
- Serves as the chair for the Student Center Advisory Board, providing guidance and support.
- Acts as the designated safety and emergency response personnel for the Student Center building.
- Leads the digital media efforts for the Student Center to include managing all social media and website content, ensuring they are up-to-date, user friendly, and functional.
- Provides oversight for digital signage, radio, security cameras, and the access control system for the Student Center.
- Attends Student Center user events as needed.
- Represents the Student Center on university committees as assigned.
- Maintains active involvement in professional associations such as ACUI, NACCU, and NASPA to stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
- Ensures departmental compliance with university policies and local, state, and federal laws.
- Partners with colleagues across the university to enhance the overall student experience, prioritizing student development and growth.
- Develops collaborative relationships with faculty and staff for the purposes of increasing student involvement, building community, and creating co-curricular student development opportunities.
- Performs all functions and responsibilities of a Campus Security Authority, as defined by the Clery Act.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as needed.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date06/06/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
Optional Documents- Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportThe University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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