Student Union Manager manages the operations of the Student Union in accordance with the university or college's policies and procedures. Responsible for managing all functions including coordinating facility use, administering student services and activities, and ensuring proper safety and security measures. Being a Student Union Manager supervises, hires, trains, and evaluates professional and student staff. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Student Union Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Student Union Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Student Union Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary:
Responsible for oversight of various student-centric educational, recreational, social, and cultural programs to enhance student involvement and success.
Responsibilities:
Union Program Council-specific
55%: Manage Union Program Council (UPC) activities. Serve as lead to team members who advise, plan, implement, and evaluate diverse engagement programs and activities facilitated by UPC. With direction of the department head, assist in the development and implementation of a UPC-volunteer student development training program that enhances committee participation, progressive student development, and leadership skills.
Assist with event planning and execution, volunteer recruitment, and training of volunteers. Collaborate with department head to facilitate the development of event co-sponsorships with other campus organizations, departments, campus programming committees, and other stakeholders. Conduct student programming evaluations and assessments. Ensure work environment allows for the creative development of programs, events, et al.
Contracts-specific
25%: Ensure compliance with Union and university policies and procedures regarding UPC contract negotiation, execution and enforcement with agents, performers, entertainers, venues, and the like. Serve as lead to bid UPC programs and events and negotiate contract terms. Submit contracts to university counsel for legal review prior to execution. Seek final contract review and approval from supervisor. Execute contract while ensuring agreed upon provisions are met.
Financial-specific
15%: Serve as lead in budget development for each UPC committee and department.Monitor and ensure spending is within financial parameters. Process documentation in order to submit timely payment requests and receipts of expenditures to the business office.
Assist with presentation to the university’s Student Governing Association (SGA) to advocate for student service fee funding for UPC-specific programming. Ensure compliance of all terms of student service fee-funded agreements and audits.
Departmental functions
5%: Hire, train, supervise, assign projects, and assess performance of UPC employees. Coordinate overall work flow for UPC staff. Provide expertise, experiential knowledge, support, and guidance regarding UPC to stakeholders and the community. Prepare reports, recommendations, findings, and other correspondence as required. Furnish administrative and programmatic support to the department and Union.
Remain current and competent by developing professional contacts with colleagues; seek out professional development opportunities, etc. Serve as a member of internal and external committees. Perform other duties as assigned and instructed.
Qualification Requirements:
Education – Minimum
Education – Preferred
Experience – Minimum Demonstrated
Experience – Preferred Demonstrated
We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $46,555.00 - $51,210.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
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Work Location: In person