Assistant Director of Student Activities

Job description

The Assistant Director’s primary functions are to support student organization programming on campus and to be part of the coordination of New Student and Family Orientation, as well as additional new student transition programs including Wildcat Welcome Week. Furthermore, as a co-advisor to the Union Board, the largest campus-wide programming organization on campus, the Assistant Director is responsible for working closely with students and college staff to support student-organized evening and weekend programs, as well as large-scale annual events. The Assistant Director assists students in developing events that contribute to the social, cultural, and educational enrichment of the Davidson College community and provides leadership training and guidance to student leaders. Responsibilities: - Co-advise the Union Board, campus-wide programming organization with an annual budget of over $450,000 that produces over 150 events per school year. Meet with half of the board members for weekly one-on-one advising sessions. Provide leadership training for Union Board officers and members. Negotiate contracts for performers, speakers, and vendors for committee events. Provide weekend suppo...