POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Assistant Director, Mary Jean Price Walls Student Resource Center
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1197
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, Mary Jean Price Walls Student Resource Center
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Assistant Director, Mary Jean Price Walls Student Resource Center supports the Director in creating a welcoming campus and developing retention strategies for students. The Assistant Director assesses student needs and develops programs and services.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Two years of professional experience in which the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities in ethnic studies, cultural studies, student affairs, or educational leadership were gained is required. Experience in program development and implementation is required. Experience with student development and supervision is required. Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred. Experience with fiscal management and human resources practices is preferred.
Skills: Demonstrated effectiveness working with students and colleagues as an educator, advisor, leader, and role model is required. A demonstrated success in enhancing cultural competence is preferred. Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are required. Public presentation skills and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with many different stakeholders are required. The ability to conceptualize, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs appropriate for a higher education community is required. The ability to maintain timely and effective communication through email, social media, and telephone in a professional manner is required.
Other: Some travel and evening and weekend work is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports the Director in creating a student-centric campus and developing retention strategies for students.2. Plans and organizes the heritage and history month programs open to students, faculty/staff, and community. These programs are designed to celebrate cultures and foster social connections, providing students with the ideal environment to find a supportive community.
3. Develops and facilitates educational programs for students in coordination with the Office of Student Engagement, Community Engagement, the Career Center, Access & Success Programs, student organizations and other campus departments.
4. Collects and compiles data on activities of the department’s offerings to ensure consistency in practices, inclusiveness in planning, and effectiveness in services.
5. Manages marketing activities for the Student Resource Center, including social media, graphic design, and the website.
6. Serves as an advisor for student organizations.
7. Assesses student needs and develops programs and services regarding issues of interest by students.
8. Makes recommendations on policies and procedures to increase inclusion on campus.
9. Serves as an advocate on behalf of students.
10. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the supervisor.
11. Supports the overall success of the Student Resource Center, by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Assistant Director, Mary Jean Price Walls Student Resource Center is supervised by the Director, Mary Jean Price Walls Student Resource Center and supervises graduate students and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED APRIL 2025
