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Position Information

Posting Number 20113105

Position Title Assistant Director for Setzer Student Center

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department Vice President Student Affairs Dept

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, the Lamar University Assistant Director of Setzer Student Center oversees the total operation of the Center, including Scheduling, Operations, Event Planning, Student Involvement and Programming, Civic Engagement, and Student Organization Offices. The Assistant Director is responsible for the direction and determination of goals, objectives, and the means to achieve these goals through the management of services, planning of budgets, and serving on various committees. This role includes responsibilities for publications, reports, and working with students, alumni (ae), and the public on event planning/special events. The incumbent will work alongside management teams for events in the Presidential area, ensuring high-profile events are executed flawlessly.

This position serves as the primary communication link between the Center and other campus departments and the community. Additionally, the Assistant Director will represent the university as a member of the Association of College Unions International, showcasing Lamar University’s commitment to excellence in student affairs. The Assistant Director will directly supervise three full-time professional staff members (Associate Director for Student Involvement and Programming, and an Administrative Associate Senior) and indirectly supervise two professional staff members (Coordinator for Student Involvement and Coordinator for Operations) and 50+ student employees. This leadership role demands a visionary approach to student engagement and dedication to fostering a vibrant campus community.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

+ Directs Operations by managing the comprehensive day-to-day operation and

maintenance of the Setzer Student Center, ensuring efficient space allocation,

vendor approvals, and overall facility management.

+ Fiscal management by overseeing the annual budget, applying fiscal planning

techniques, monitoring purchasing decisions, processing check requests and

budget transfers, and managing revenue from space reservations to ensure

financial stability.

+ Community building by collaborating closely with all center entities to build a

campus community through the development of execution of social, cultural,

and educational program activities.

+ Staff Supervision that leads to the recruitment, training, supervision and

evaluation of professional staff and student employees, fostering a supportive

and productive work environment.

+ Facilities Coordination by working in partnership with university facilities

management to ensure the custodial upkeep, preventive maintenance repairs,

repairs, and renovations of the Setzer Student Center and support the operation of the Bookstore and Dining Services.

+ Policy and Program Development by establishing and enforcing operating

policies and procedures in alignment with university regulations and state and

federal laws, supporting student organizations, and implementing strategic

initiatives to enhance programs, activities, and events of the Setzer Student

Center along with other duties that are assigned.

Key Competencies:

+ Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a medium-sized complex organization that provides programs and services that are essential to the student, staff, faculty, and community.

+ Proven ability to gather and utilize assessment data.

+ Ability to build relationships across campus with students, administrators, and other campus community members.

+ Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for the Assistant Director typically involve a mix of office-based work that includes frequent sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and handling administrative tasks. Walking and standing along with regular movement across campus to oversee student operations, attend meetings, and manage events.

Job Conditions:

+ The job conditions are office-based within the Student Setzer center, traditionally working a typical full-time schedule with occasional evening or weekend hours for student events.

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

+ Health, dental & vision insurance

+ Life insurance

+ State of Texas Retirement plans

+ Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

+ Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/hr-services/benefits/index.html)

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in education, college student personnel, higher education leadership, or a related field OR 5 + years of supervisory experience in a student center/union or in a similar work environment or a combination of education experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

+ 5 years or more of experience in managing budgets and strategically planning fiscal matters.

+ 5 years or more of experience in recruiting, hiring, training, and managing employees and student life.

+ Valid Driver’s license

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Doctoral degree in Higher education, college student personnel, or a related field. · 10 years of progressive experience working in a college student center/union. · 10 years in recruiting, hiring, training, and managing employees.

+ 5 years in an upper-level administrative position or a comparable role.

+ Proficient in software programs such as Campus Groups, Collegiate Link, Social Tables, Ad Astra/Live25, Banner, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $46,827-$60,875

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 04/25/2025

Close Date 07/25/2025

Open Until Filled No

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