What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Programs position at The University of Akron?
25% Plan, organize and implement regular and ongoing campus wide initiatives and student programming. Assist in the execution of major programs including but not limited to: Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, SpringFest, and Senior Week Enhance current programs and identify new opportunities aligned with the values of the institution. Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to provide programming & student engagement opportunities. Serve on University committees as appropriate.
20% Participate in the department student employment program to help develop, mentor and retain student employees. Advise the undergraduate student staff working within the Zips Activities Board. Develop students through the planning, organizing marketing, implementing and evaluation of activities/programs. Implement and uphold all aspects of the student employment program. Responsible for hiring and evaluating employees.
25% Plan, organize, and implement programs housed under the area of Community Engagement including but not limited to: Make a Difference Day, National Volunteer Week, and Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Provide supervision to two student assistants within serveAkron.
10% Develop and implement marketing strategies for campus wide initiatives and student programming
10% Manage budget by planning, directing and controlling the financial functions and approve expenditures.
10% Develop an ongoing assessment program (qualitative and quantitative) to monitor the satisfaction and learning within programming.
Education
Additional Position Information:
Requires a relevant Master’s Degree.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements
None.
Experience
Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in program planning and coordinating student activities. An articulate understanding of the mission, culture, climate and environment of a metropolitan university required. Experience working with faculty, staff, students, and community members of diverse educational, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds required. Excellent written and oral communications skills required. Demonstrated leadership ability required. Working knowledge of basic office equipment and computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages required.
Application Instructions: To be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on April 17, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Madilyn Otterbacher
Email
mao76@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
20% Participate in the department student employment program to help develop, mentor and retain student employees. Advise the undergraduate student staff working within the Zips Activities Board. Develop students through the planning, organizing marketing, implementing and evaluation of activities/programs. Implement and uphold all aspects of the student employment program. Responsible for hiring and evaluating employees.
25% Plan, organize, and implement programs housed under the area of Community Engagement including but not limited to: Make a Difference Day, National Volunteer Week, and Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Provide supervision to two student assistants within serveAkron.
10% Develop and implement marketing strategies for campus wide initiatives and student programming
10% Manage budget by planning, directing and controlling the financial functions and approve expenditures.
10% Develop an ongoing assessment program (qualitative and quantitative) to monitor the satisfaction and learning within programming.
Education
Additional Position Information:
Requires a relevant Master’s Degree.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements
None.
Experience
Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in program planning and coordinating student activities. An articulate understanding of the mission, culture, climate and environment of a metropolitan university required. Experience working with faculty, staff, students, and community members of diverse educational, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds required. Excellent written and oral communications skills required. Demonstrated leadership ability required. Working knowledge of basic office equipment and computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages required.
Application Instructions: To be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on April 17, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Madilyn Otterbacher
mao76@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.