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The Assistant Director for Arts & Programs in Norris University Center, leads, plans, executes, and evaluates programs and services that further student learning, engage the community, and enrich the experience as it relates to Northwestern University. The Assistant Director accomplishes this through oversight of Norris Center Programs, Dittmar Gallery, ARTica Studios, and helping support Norris marketing and social media efforts. Supporting student development, leading and guiding student employees, and engaging students throughout Norris is essential to successfully managing this job. This role will support arts programs and services throughout Norris with a specific focus on our ceramics and creative studio, and on-site art gallery. Additionally, this role will plan and support a number of annual large-scale programs as well as regular ongoing programs and events.

Please note: Position requires an average of one evening or weekend day of work per week; schedule will flex to accommodate. Up to one remote day per week on average can be scheduled.

View position and apply here:

https://careers.northwestern.edu/psp/hr857prd_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=48978&PostingSeq=1

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years program/project administration or other relevant experience

Minimum Competencies:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with college students
• Knowledge of fiscal management
• Ability to work in a diverse environment
• Demonstrated understanding of college union programming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Higher Education or related field
• 3-4 years of experience in college union, auxiliary services, and/or student activities programming
• Relevant experience in arts related programming and support

About Northwestern University

Norris University Center and our satellite venues offer spaces, services, and guidance that are focused on supporting student learning and community engagement. We are home to a variety of meeting rooms and performance spaces, the campus bookstore, a box office, a US Bank branch, several dining options, an art gallery, game room, student organization and activity offices, and so much more. Learn more about Norris University Center here: https://www.northwestern.edu/norris About Student Affairs: By pursuing justice, equity, and belonging, Student Affairs cultivates student programs, services, and skills; disrupts barriers; and partners across Northwestern and neighboring communities to create an inclusive culture in which all students can thrive. Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs here: https://www.northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/about/strategic-plan/strategic-themes.html

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