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Position Title Director ofthe Student Center and Programs About this Opportunity Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Ball State University is recruiting a Director ofStudent Center and Programs to join the Student Affairs team! In this role, you provide for the overall planning, programmatic, operational, budgetary, and personnel activities of the Student Center and it's programs. This position is responsible for ensuring that the L. A. Pittinger Student Center is positioned as the center of student activity with programs, services, operations, and facilities designed to reflect, anticipate, and address the needs of the campus community. We are looking for a student-centered, innovative, inclusive, collaborative, and strategic director to lead this already high performing team and take them to the next level. Don't miss the opportunity to join this team in reimagining the Student Center and Programs, launch a division-wide curricular approach to student experiences, and set the stage to be a national leader.
Inclusive Excellence Statement At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana: https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work FLSA Administrative Exemption Hrs/Week 40 Length of Assignment Full-Time At-Will Position Function Oversee the planning, programmatic, operational, budgetary, and personnel activities of the Student Center; provide leadership for the total activity and personnel of the Student Center; coordinate and support all student, staff, and university efforts in order to achieve the Student Center's educational and service objectives; determine the Student Center's goals and standards of performing through selection and supervision of key personnel; guidance to staff and student employees and volunteers; budget formulation and personnel standards.
Minimum Education Master's degree from an accredited institution in college student personnel, counseling, business or a related area.
Minimum Experience At least five years of experience in student union administration; supervisory experience.
Minimum Other Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Preferred Education Preferred Experience Demonstrated commitment to all aspects of student development; the ability to interpret and articulate the college union's role within the total educational mission of the university.
Preferred Other Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification. Position Title(s) Supervised Administrative Coordinator, Associate Director for Student Center Programs, Assistant Director for Operations.
Required Certifications EEO Statement Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Department Student Ctr:151110 Department Information Salary begins at $80,000.00 minimum and is dependent on experience.
Department Email or Phone Number amanda.knerr@bsu.edu Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking 1 Job Duty Coordinate the daily programmatic and operational activities; monitor the revenues and expenditures for the budgetary units; provide general supervision of the Student Center; includes all key Student Center departments: Operations, Programs, Recreation, Hotel and Campus Information Center.
Ranking 2 Job Duty Develop long-range plans for the Student Center in regard to program, operations, facilities, and personnel; includes the improvement of facilities; introduction of new services/programs; upgrading of operations; development of personnel.
Ranking 3 Job Duty In cooperation with the Director of Purchasing Services, act as the university liaison for contracted agencies providing services in the Student Center; vending machines, hair salon, bank services and machines, post office, etc.
Ranking 4 Job Duty In cooperation with Director of Campus Dining, provide comprehensive food court and catering services.
Ranking 5 Job Duty Provide leadership for the development of the annual Student Center budget request; oversee total budget activity.
Ranking 6 Job Duty Oversee and provide leadership for the university's Family Weekend, Weeks of Welcome, Late Nite and University Program Board programs.
Ranking 7 Job Duty Coordinate with other university offices, such as Purchasing, Facilities Planning and Management, Human Resource Services, Payroll, Accounting, Public Safety, and Academic Affairs, regarding matters of mutual interest and responsibility.
Ranking 8 Job Duty Coordinate facilities and operational policies to support other university units which may be housed in the Student Center, i.e., Office of Student Life, University Catering, Parking Services, Student Legal Services, Office of Disability Services, Rinker Center for International Programs, Student Rights and Community Standards, Office of Retention and Graduation.
Ranking 9 Job Duty Provide primary liaison between Student Center and all public stakeholders; develop and coordinate activities designed to promote the services and Programs offered by the Student Center over which the director exercises general supervision.
Ranking 10 Job Duty Monitor the appearance and condition of the facility; establish maintenance priorities; repair and replacement schedules; coordinate these activities with Purchasing, Facilities Planning and Management, and the Budget Office.
Ranking 11 Job Duty Maintain building safety and security in cooperation with the Office of Public Safety.
Ranking 12 Job Duty Full supervisory responsibility for interviewing and selection, coaching, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, training and career development of personnel.
Ranking 13 Job Duty Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 202301286P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/05/2023 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 04/26/2023 Applications Accepted Through Date 05/15/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Information regarding transcripts The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. Special Instructions Summary 
