Director of Student Activities

Director of Student Activities
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview

The Director of Student Activities, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, is responsible for cultivating an engaging, inclusive, and Christ-centered campus life experience through the development and execution of high-impact programs, events, and services that reflect the mission and values of Charleston Southern University. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping campus culture, fostering student involvement, and building community.

Key Responsibilities
•    Planning, executing, and assessing major campus events throughout the year, including Sweet 16 events, Homecoming, Family Weekend, Welcome Week (Orientation), and the Ring Ceremony.
•    Serving on the Operation Christmas Child Committee, supporting CSU’s mission of service and outreach.
•    Recruiting, training, and advising a student activities leadership team (Crew members) who assist with campus events and develop programming and entertainment opportunities.
•    Gathering and analyzing student feedback to inform programming decisions and enhance engagement.
•    Promoting events through a variety of platforms, including digital, print, and face-to-face outreach.
•    Serving as the main administrator for the BucNation app, CSU’s primary platform for communicating events and announcements to students.
•    Facilitating professional development opportunities for student organization leaders.
•    Collaborating with key campus partners including Athletics, Academic Affairs, Campus Ministries, Residence Life, and others to develop well-rounded co-curricular programming.

Required Skills and Attributes

•    Bachelor’s degree required.
•    Experience working in student activities, student life, or a related field in higher education.
•    Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and creative skills.
•    A demonstrated ability to develop student leaders through a student-centered, service-oriented approach.
•    Experience planning and executing events and student programming.
•    Capacity to manage multiple programs simultaneously with attention to detail.
•    A firm commitment to the Christian mission of Charleston Southern University and the ability to create programming that supports holistic student development through a Christ-centered lens.
•    Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Attributes

•    Outgoing, motivational, and energetic presence with a passion for student engagement. 
•    Proven ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively with diverse student populations.
•    Comfort with and commitment to the values and vision of Charleston Southern University as a Christian institution devoted to excellence and virtue. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (if available), and faith statement and answer all mandatory application questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About CSU

Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3,600 students and offers over 60 majors and graduate programs in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, and Nursing.  The mission of the University is “promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment,” and the vision is to be a Christian University nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.  Charleston Southern has nationally accredited programs in nursing, business, education, music and athletics, and a budget of approximately $60 million.  Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern employs faculty and staff who are professing Christians.  For more information about the University, please visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu. 

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and University-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The University has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University’s religious tenets and core values.