Activity Director Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Campus Activities and JSAC will provide strategic leadership and oversight for campus activities and the Jaguar Student Activities Center, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and student engagement goals. This position will supervise the Coordinator for Student Involvement (Campus Activities) and Coordinator for Student Involvement (JSAC), while developing and implementing policies and procedures related to event planning and facility operations. Additionally, the Assistant Director will serve as a key resource for student programmers and other campus departments, facilitating collaboration to create standardized processes for successful event execution across campus.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
SERVE AS THE CO-ADVISOR FOR THE JAGUAR PRODUCTION CREW : Works closely with the Coordinator of Student Involvement (Campus Activities) to elevate programming quality and student leadership, and to greenlight major events through clear readiness standards, learning outcomes, and 5-1-1 alignment. Facilitate student assistant meetings/trainings and implement a leadership development model. Evaluate post-event outcomes using an assessment framework and translate insights into improvements. Assist in planning major events (Concert, Homecoming, Pig Out, Mr. & Miss AU, etc.) through readiness reviews. Analyze proposed budgets/ROI and align recommendations with 5-1-1 engagement goals. Standardize SOPs/handbooks for Crew Student Assistants and Student Programming. Benchmark programming against NACA best practices and attend the annual NACA conference. Identify collaboration opportunities across campus and analyze data trends to inform the calendar.
SERVE AS A LEAD FOR JSAC OPERATIONS : Supervise the Coordinator of Student Involvement (JSAC) in day-to-day building standards and operational excellence for the JSAC, setting expectations for event readiness, student employee development, facility improvements, and inventory systems. Uphold JSAC building standards (access control, furniture care, postings, cleanliness, etc.) Review event readiness with the Coordinator of Student Involvement (JSAC) and align plans to meet office expectations. Standardize SOPs/handbooks and integrate ACUI-aligned practices across operations. Develop student employees (primary trainer) and facilitate JSAC Student Manager meetings and retreats; cultivate recognition and accountability system. Lead building improvement projects (renovations/upgrades, front-of-house enhancements) with campus partners. Manage storage and inventory systems, audit regularly, and plan lifecycle maintenance/replacements.
SERVE AS THE LEAD PROGRAMMER FOR WEEKS OF WELCOME : Leads planning and cross-campus coordination for Weeks of Welcome, ensuring a cohesive launch to the semester with reliable operations and strong student engagement. Lead the Welcome Back Bash and Welcome Brigade planning and coordinate stakeholders and resources. Publish and maintain the overall WoW calendar and webpage for accuracy and accessibility. Analyze proposed budgets/ROI and align recommendations with 5-1-1 engagement goals. Align departments and partners to resolve conflicts and capacity constraints in advance. Evaluate WoW results and embed lessons into the next term's expectations
SERVE AS THE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ALIGNMENT LEAD : Leads SLE promotion quality and channel strategy for JSAC and Crew initiatives, aligning content with 5-1-1 outcomes and ensuring consistent, accessible brand execution. Align messaging and campaign goals with 5-1-1. Validate creative quality before publication (accuracy, accessibility, brand voice & visuals). Design the channel-mix strategy (email, social, text messaging system) by initiative. Orchestrate digital signage and Stall Walls/Tear Drops scheduling and refresh cadence. Evaluate post-campaign performance and recommend next-cycle improvements.
OTHER : Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, student affairs, event management or a related field, and three years of experience in building/facility management, student activities, or general programming.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, student affairs, event management or a related field and at least two years of work experience in student engagement, event planning, and/or facility management.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Experience supervising professional staff.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Demonstrated skill in quality customer service.
Organization and analytical skills.
Demonstrated relationship skills.
Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical abilities to perform all job duties.
Ability to advise, teach, and coach university students.
Ability to collaborate and develop partnerships with various university departments, faculty, staff, and student organizations.
Ability to easily relate with people and project a feeling of confidence and competence, and handle stressful situations with ease and in a most professional manner.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B10
Salary: $52,500/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
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