• Provide strategic direction for student programming and leadership initiatives
• Oversee the planning and execution of large-scale campus events and institutional traditions
• Support and guide the student programming board and student organization operations
• Manage contracts for artists, speakers, and external vendors
• Serve as a member of the Student Government Association advising team
• Oversee unit’s departmental budgets and ensure responsible financial management
• Direct assessment efforts, including Continuous Improvement Reporting (CIR), to support institutional effectiveness and accreditation
• Serve on the departmental leadership team
• Provide on-site event support, including risk assessment and crowd management

Minimum Qualifications;

• Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support.
• Master’s Degree and 3-5 years’ experience in a Student Affairs or Higher Education setting and supervision of professional staff.

Preferred Qualifications;

• Experience supervising full-time and master’s level staff.
• Managing budgets.
• Negotiating and reviewing performance contracts.
• Coordinating large scale campus programs and departmental assessment.

About Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including: • 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. • 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. • 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optio...nal disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge. Western Carolina University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, political affiliation, and National Guard or veteran status.

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