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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
Job ID#:
9779177304
Posted:
September 17, 2026
Expires:
November 16, 2026
Category:
Higher Education
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Description:
Job Description
Department: Student Life
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Student Activities
Grade/Level:
Amount of Travel Required: Some travel
Work Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm plus weeknights and weekends
Positions Supervised: SGA Executive Board
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Activities is a position in the Student Life Office. As the Assistant Director of Student Activities, this position assists the overall goals of the Student Activities department through helping oversee the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Raven Orientation Camp (ROC) and being the primary advisor for the Student Government Association. This position helps coordinate the national March for Life trip and the Kansas March for Life trip. Additionally, this position assists with all student activities, signature weekends and student leadership initiatives.
Essential Functions
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Energetic - Ability to sustain irregular hours working with college students. Must be able to seek out and engage students.
Leadership - Ability to mentor students through relationships - with the ability to affirm men and women in their identity and vocation in the world; to identify strengths and weaknesses in students and foster their personal development; and to lead others using a Christian-servant style of leadership
Organization and Planning - Ability to structure multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and keep inventory. Ability to plan, staff, direct, and control work tasks and events.
Problem Solving - Ability to think through issues and develop solutions to problems. Ability to think "outside the box" to identify innovative solutions.
Team Building - Ability to build and maintain team cohesion and goal accomplishment. Must have an interest in building a dynamic campus community.
Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience
Applicants for this position are encouraged to have a minimum of one year of higher education experience in student development or related field. Experience at a Catholic institution of higher education preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Handling / Fingering F
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs F
26-40 lbs F
41-100 lbs O
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less C
11-20 lbs C
21-50 lbs C
51-100 lbs F
Over 100 lbs O
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
EOE
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/Q84rWKUJ6DNXrHyPZcoZVl
PI287142921
About The Employer
Benedictine College is committed to fostering a dynamic campus community through student engagement and leadership development. Our mission is to support students in their personal and professional growth by providing opportunities for involvement in student activities, leadership roles, and community service. We aim to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to explore their identities and vocations, while promoting a Christian-servant style of leadership.
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Job ID#:
9779177304
Posted:
September 17, 2026
Expires:
November 16, 2026
Category:
Higher Education
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
For your privacy and security, when applying for a job, never provide your social security number, credit card number or bank account information to a prospective employer. To use this website, you must accept and comply with our Terms of Service.
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Description:
Job Description
Department: Student Life
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Student Activities
Grade/Level:
Amount of Travel Required: Some travel
Work Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm plus weeknights and weekends
Positions Supervised: SGA Executive Board
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Activities is a position in the Student Life Office. As the Assistant Director of Student Activities, this position assists the overall goals of the Student Activities department through helping oversee the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Raven Orientation Camp (ROC) and being the primary advisor for the Student Government Association. This position helps coordinate the national March for Life trip and the Kansas March for Life trip. Additionally, this position assists with all student activities, signature weekends and student leadership initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Assist Director of Student Activities with Campus Activities Board (CAB)
- Help with overall planning, communicating and executing campus activities
- Responsible for taking point on 2-3 signature events per semester (typically alternating chronologically with Director)
- Aid in the coordination and chaperoning of the remaining campus Signature Weekends
- Meet regularly with student leaders to help coach them in event planning process
- Aid in forming CAB leaders
- Assist Director of Student Activities in planning and executing Raven Orientation Camp (ROC) and Spring ROC
- Oversee the Logistics team for the entirety of ROC in fall and spring
- Assist as needed beforehand and throughout the week in planning and chaperoning events
- Serve as moderator/advisor for Student Government Association (SGA)
- Form and develop Student Government Executive Board Members
- Meet weekly (or as necessary) with each member of SGA Executive Board
- Attend all Executive Board meetings and important Senate Meetings
- Attend and oversee all major functions of SGA
- Act as department liaison with SGA
- Work to ensure safety & security at all major SGA functions
- Oversee and sign all contracts with outside vendors
- Assist Treasurer in managing SGA & all club budgets
- Coordinate the National March for Life and Kansas March for Life
- a. Work with March for Life coordinator to plan travel, lodging and itinerary of the trips
- b. Attend the March for Life and act as main contact for students in DC
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Activities or Vice President of Student Life.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Energetic - Ability to sustain irregular hours working with college students. Must be able to seek out and engage students.
Leadership - Ability to mentor students through relationships - with the ability to affirm men and women in their identity and vocation in the world; to identify strengths and weaknesses in students and foster their personal development; and to lead others using a Christian-servant style of leadership
Organization and Planning - Ability to structure multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and keep inventory. Ability to plan, staff, direct, and control work tasks and events.
Problem Solving - Ability to think through issues and develop solutions to problems. Ability to think "outside the box" to identify innovative solutions.
Team Building - Ability to build and maintain team cohesion and goal accomplishment. Must have an interest in building a dynamic campus community.
Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience
Applicants for this position are encouraged to have a minimum of one year of higher education experience in student development or related field. Experience at a Catholic institution of higher education preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Handling / Fingering F
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs F
26-40 lbs F
41-100 lbs O
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less C
11-20 lbs C
21-50 lbs C
51-100 lbs F
Over 100 lbs O
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
EOE
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/Q84rWKUJ6DNXrHyPZcoZVl
PI287142921
About The Employer
Benedictine College is committed to fostering a dynamic campus community through student engagement and leadership development. Our mission is to support students in their personal and professional growth by providing opportunities for involvement in student activities, leadership roles, and community service. We aim to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to explore their identities and vocations, while promoting a Christian-servant style of leadership.
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