Overview Assist Director, Wilson Commons Student Activities at the University of Rochester. Location: 475 Alumni Rd, Rochester, NY 14627. Full-time, 40 hours per week. Responsibilities Student Organization Advising: Advise 68+ pre-professional, performance, and dance student organizations. Provide developmental advising in leadership, event planning, risk management, and financial stewardship. Coordinate regular workshops, trainings, and one-on-one support. Provide guidance and training on contracts, budgeting, and policy compliance. Support student development through reflection and growth-focused conversations. Student Organization Management: Administer activity registration and management for undergraduate student organizations; advise on developing, implementing, assessing, and facilitating programs in alignment with university policies. Serve on campus-wide committees (e.g., CCC Steering Committee, Student Organization Review Board). Consult on high-level program ideation and execution. Departmental Program Management: Chair UR Late Night Programming Committee; oversee UR Late Night events calendar. Collaborate with student leaders, campus departments, and community partners to deliver diverse, inclusive, and engaging late-night programs. Develop and manage ROCtix program calendar with the Associate Director of Programming. Participate in planning teams for major WCSA programs and community weekends. Serve as liaison for headlining acts during major Rochester Traditions weekends. Financial Management: Manage UR Late Night budget ($28,000) and ROCtix budget ($15,000). Support student organizations in budgeting, purchasing, and reconciliation processes. Committee Involvement & Campus Partnerships: Partner with Event and Classroom Management, Facilities, Public Safety; maintain relationships with key campus stakeholders including the Hajim School Dean’s Office and Greene Center for Career Education and Connections. Support broader Student Life initiatives (leadership trainings, orientation, Senior Week, Commencement, and campus traditions). Professional Development & Industry Engagement: Maintain active membership in national associations (NACA, ACUI, NASPA); stay informed on trends in student engagement; foster vendor/performer relations for programming opportunities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs, counseling, or related field preferred. 2 years of experience in student activity program management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate volunteers; ability to work as part of a team; proficiency with computer technologies and software applications. Willingness to work evenings and weekends; alignment with the University’s mission and values. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture in support of its mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. It does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

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