SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Executive Director to plan, organize, manage, direct, coordinate and develop the cultural, social, recreational, educational, and service objectives of the Associated Students Programs. Administratively oversee operations of assigned staff-managed AS programs and do related work as required. This is a high-level management position with oversight and responsibility for the primary function and programs of designated Associated Students program areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the planning, direction, and management of designated staff-managed programs and services.
• Assists assigned staff managers with program development and group goal setting.
• Assists with the development and administration of the individual program area budgets. Initiates necessary administrative and fiscal control actions to meet budget projections.
• Ensures the programs achieve the educational, social, cultural, recreational and service objectives keeping with the AS mission statement and strategic priorities.
• Recruits, selects, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
• Provides leadership, advice, mentoring and assistance to assigned staff.
• Reviews all contracts within assigned program areas and makes recommendation for approval.
• In consort with the AS Risk Manager, monitors risk management aspects of AS programs. Makes recommendations and take appropriate action as directed.
• Assists with the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for the AS program areas.
• Contributes to corporate wide policy development.
• Maintains regular communication with the Executive Director and other appropriate management staff.
• Serves as designated representative to committees and with the campus, community, the public, and other organizations as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED

AS Child Development Lab Program Director, CAVE Program Supervisor, Student Events and Programs Supervisor, AS Sustainability Program Coordinator

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to move throughout and between different departments and facilities in the organization; effectively operate typical office equipment; ability to communicate in person or in writing.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel in and out of state for various conferences and trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of :

Principles, practices, and procedures of college based programs, services, and functions.

Cultural, social, recreational, educational and services objectives and needs of a university community.

Risk management awareness, practices and procedures.

Contract development and administration.

Budget development, fiscal controls and accounting.

Computer systems and software applications related to student program administration.

Principles of supervision, employee development and performance evaluation.

Leadership development.

Ability to :

Plan, manage and supervise the development of cultural, social, recreational, educational and service programs activities.

Prepare and monitor comprehensive budgets in excess of $2,000,000.

Analyze student activity programs, developing methods to achieve goals.

Ensure that programs and services meet the needs of the campus community.

Organize data, maintain records and prepare reports as needed.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the supervisors, AS management, colleagues, campus community, general public, and those contacted during the course of work at all times demonstrating cooperative behavior.

• Work well under pressure meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in educational administration, student development, business administration or related field is required.
• Five (5) years of progressive, full-time program management experience, preferably in student union programs or student activities and services.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in educational administration, student development, business administration or related field.
  

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a current and valid California Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Full vaccination status against COVID-19 or an approved medical or religious exemption per Associated Students policy.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Associated Students will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals any disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position.