Associate Director of Student Life for Spirit and Traditions
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Associate Director of Student Life for Spirit and Traditions Join Ball State University as the Associate Director of Student Life for Spirit and Traditions and become a key leader in shaping the Ball State experience! This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop and lead signature campus events that fuel school spirit and uphold beloved Cardinal traditions. As the Associate Director, you'll collaborate with campus partners, manage vibrant programming, mentor student leaders, and oversee initiatives that unite and inspire our diverse student body. Bring your passion for student engagement, event planning, and community-building to a role where you can make a lasting impact on campus life and contribute to the legacy of Ball State traditions!Responsibilities:Responsible for the selection, training, and supervision of staff; professional, support, graduate assistants, and students.Prepare, manage, and monitor the budget for spirit and traditions programming.Design, implement, and assess large-scale events and initiatives that promote school spirit and uphold Ball State's traditions.Support the Assistant Vice President and Director of Student Life in development and execution of departmental budget.Oversee the creation of new traditions and activities that encourage student involvement and pride in the university.Co-advise Student Government Association.Partner with marketing and communications teams to promote events and increase awareness of campus traditions.Serve as the primary liaison to student organizations, alumni relations, athletics, and other university departments.Develop and implement curricula for spirit-based student programs.Negotiate all contractual agreements with performers, agents, and vendors related to spirit and tradition programming.Evaluate the effectiveness of spirit and traditions programs through surveys, attendance tracking, and other assessment tools.Prepare reports on program outcomes, student engagement, and budget expenditures.Perform other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited institution and at least three years of professional work experience in college student programming, student activities, or closely related area.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, oversee or coordinate student activities, and possess supervision and organizational skills.Authorization to work in the US is required.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in student affairs administration, higher education administration, college student personnel, or related field.Salary: The minimum salary for this position is $50,000.Application Instructions: In support of your application, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description.#J-18808-Ljbffr