Director of Student Union Complex

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Director of Student Union Complex. This is a full-time, 12–month, unclassified position. The appointment is available to begin as early as December 15, 2025, and no later than January 5, 2026.

Position Number: U99880

SALARY: $55,000 - $60,000 based on education, qualifications, and experience

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three References (Include: name, phone number, & email)
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
  
  

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Questions Regarding This Position May Be Directed To

studentaffairs@mcneese.edu

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment; kdronett@mcneese.edu; (337) 475-5413

In January of 2026, McNeese will open a new, state-of-the-art student center. The facility will be instrumental to elevating the student experience and a space that cultivates campus life. The center will also be a hub for departmental programs and events hosted by external entities. A director will be hired to serve as the lead administrator to manage the general operations of the facility.

The Director of Student Union Complex will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the primary administrator responsible for day-to-day oversight of Student Union Complex, managed venues, and common areas
• Supervise, guide, and effectively lead professional and student staff employed in the Student Union department
• Build relationships with external partners to cultivate usage of student union venues by off-campus persons to generate alternative revenue
• Compose an annual budget for the Student Union department based on money allocated for operations each fiscal year and special appropriations provided incrementally
• Serve as an additional campus program development and implementation professional
• Network with campus professionals and student organizations to increase usage of student union venues for programs and activities
• Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations to conduct campus programs and activities in the student union and adjacent areas
• Responsible for understanding, interpreting, formulating, and evaluating policies and procedures related to the McNeese Student Union and other managed venues
• Oversee and operate the management of reservations for venues in Student Union facilities using the University’s electronic facilities use request system
• Oversee the management and maintenance of equipment used in the student union
• Oversee the management and maintenance of furnishings, A/V, and other items located in the student union
• Facilitate and assign venue setups
• Coordinate and review facility daily logs and venue inspections to determine ways to address issues that may arise
• Maintain inventory of furnishings, equipment, and supplies
• Coordinate pre-use walkthroughs and post walkthroughs with groups that utilize student union venues
• Perform safety and risk management assessments of student union venues and other areas controlled by the Student Union department
• Complete daily inspections of Holbrook Student Union to determine matters that need to be addressed to determine needs for facility improvements and effectively communicate them with the appropriate university partner(s)
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies
• Address facility projects/improvements as deemed necessary and directed by supervision
• Connect with members of the local community to promote usage of the student union for meetings and events to drive additional revenue to the facility
• Communicate and collaborate with the Office of Facilities and Plant Operations to prevent and address facility issues that may arise.
• Compile assessment data for usage of student union venues and contribute to quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports
• Serve as a supervisor of any student union-specific professional employees, graduate assistants, and student employees
• Perform other office duties as assigned
• Other duties assigned by supervisor or higher authority
  
  

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• At least three years of related professional experience
• Evidence of strong leadership capabilities
• Ability to quickly and efficiently resolve problems
• Previous experience working in facility management or event coordination
• Budget management experience
• Experience working in a position that required safety and risk management practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with building inspections and maintenance upkeep
• Ability to work frequent evenings, nights, and weekends for special events with prior notice
• Understanding of using computer software needed to complete job duties such as a medical records system, Microsoft Office 365, Banner (or other) student information system, case management software, and a campus portal platform
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Ability to report to campus for urgent situations
• Evidence of an energetic, student-centered approach to completion of work duties and program development
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Five years or more of related experience
• Knowledge of college, state and federal standards applicable to duties performed
• Experience supervising full-time employees, graduate assistants/interns, student workers, and other support personnel
• Experience formulating assessment and generating data/action reports based on findings
• Previous experience coordinating programs and activities for small and large groups
  
  

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at (337) 475-5428 or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.