Student Union Director jobs in Ankeny, IA

Simpson College seeks a Director of Student Activities. This role provides leadership and management for a full range of campus and student activities, advises and mentors student leaders, supervises professional staff, and serves as a member of the Division of Student Development leadership team. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Advise student organizations, including Campus Activities Board
• Coordinate planning and implementation of campus programming and student events, including negotiating contracts with vendors/performers
• Manage departmental and student organization budgets and purchasing
• Supervise intramural, esports, and fraternity/sorority life professional staff
• Coordinate departmental and programmatic assessment activities

About Simpson College

Simpson College is a private, liberal arts college located in Indianola, Iowa. Founded in 1860, the college has approximately 1,000 undergraduate students on a highly residential campus in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Simpson offers 74 majors, minors, and programs in addition to three graduate programs. Outside of the classroom, Simpson is a member of the NCAA Division III American Rivers Conference, has seven recognized fraternities/sororities, and over 60 recognized student organizations. To learn more, visit www.simpson.edu

Qualifications include: excellent interpersonal and communication skills, intercultural competence, planning and organization skills, evidence of ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues. Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs or related field strongly preferred; 5 years related professional experience expected.

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Simpson offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including tuition waiver benefits for eligible employees and their immediate family members.

It is the policy and practice of Simpson College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.