Associate Director of Student Activities

Position Overview

This Associate Director contributes to our vibrant campus environment through the support and development of student organizations. This position will be the primary point of contact for tools and services that support our 200+ student organization community. This Associate Director will specifically focus on facilitating organizational training, assisting in the development of leadership curriculum, and planning co-curricular programs that enhance student wellbeing and engagement. The Associate Director of Student Activities- Student Organizations/Leadership Development will collaborate with organization leaders and campus stakeholders to enhance the holistic development of the Butler University student body.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administrative oversight and leadership training of more than 200 recognized student organizations.

Deliver and evaluation leadership curriculum and initiatives offered by the Office of Student Activities.

Supports all recognized student organizations and provides guidance to them in the execution of their group activities, including assessing risk management, ensuring policy compliance, sharing programmatic best practices, attending meetings and events as needed, and connecting organizations to office/university resources.

Assists in the oversight of Butler Engage, our student organization management software used for monitoring organizations and tracking involvement opportunities.

Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the performance of Student Leadership Consultants that are tasked with the facilitation of leadership programming focused on skill development across the eight dimensions of BU|BeWell.

Develop, Implement, and Assess student organization policies and procedures with a focus on risk mitigation

Review, Create, and Implement leadership programs, trainings and processes that develop student leaders and enhance student organizations as well contribute to the University and the Division of Student Affairs' strategic plan.

Plans, implements and assess the annual Student Involvement Fair and other co-curricular involvement opportunities.

Develops, implements, and evaluates the annual Student Leadership Banquet in collaboration with Student Government Association and other university stakeholders.

Develops collaborative relationships with faculty and staff for purposes of increasing student involvement, building community, and creating co-curricular student development opportunities.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field with 2+ years of related experience.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Experience advising college students

Understanding of college student development theory

Experience working with students/ student organizations to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures in event planning, travel, and other operations

Expertise planning and implementing skill-based training and leadership development programming

Command of technology including student organizational management software (Engage), space reservation systems (EMS), social media and other online tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in office suite, with an emphasis on excel.

BU Benefits and Perks

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Paid Time Off and Holidays : 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year

8 Paid Holidays In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)

Health : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs

Retirement : 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment

Tuition Assistance : Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents

Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children. Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment

Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees

Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree

Covers tuition only

Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks : Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Free premium subscription to the Calm App

Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT

Discount at the College Bookstore

Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.