Associate Director of Student Organizations

Job Posting Title:

Associate Director of Student Organizations

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Dean of Students

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 15, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Office of the Dean of Students at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to creating a transformative campus experience where students develop critical thinking, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to positive civic engagement. Guided by our core principles of being student-focused, fostering collaborative innovation, empowering ownership, and embracing strategic efficiency, we strive to support our students both inside and outside the classroom. Our mission is to develop student leaders, foster involvement, and provide support for all Longhorns, ensuring that every decision and action prioritizes their well-being and development. Join us in fostering a community that values excellence and the holistic development of our students. 

The Associate Director of Student Organizations in the Office of the Dean of Students plays a pivotal role in supporting student involvement. This position will provide leadership and strategic direction for student organization leadership development, event planning, technology solutions, unit signature programs and events, ensure compliance with university policies and procedures, and cultivate a vibrant campus community through collaboration with students, faculty, staff and departments.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Community Development

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Student Organizations: Events and Development area, including the Student Organization Center, registration processes, awards and recognition programs, facility reservations, communication, outreach, and assessment. Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen student leadership, engagement, and sense of belonging. Ensure alignment of programs with departmental, divisional, and institutional priorities.

Supervision, Team Management & Administrative Support

• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of professional, paraprofessional, and student staff, including direct supervision of 2 full time assistant directors and project-based supervision with other full-time members of the team. Promote ongoing staff professional development and oversee workflow management to ensure operational efficiency and responsiveness to student needs.

Policy Implementation and Compliance

• Interpret, enforce and recommend changes to UT policies and procedures as they relate to use of university space and facilities by student organizations. Update and communicate policy changes and ensure compliance through training and review of organization practices.

Technology, Resource, & Budget Management

• Lead and support team efforts to improve student organization processes, tracking, and reporting using technology platforms (e.g., Anthology’s Engage, Mazevo). Manage unit budget for student organization programs, ensuring effective allocation and monitoring of resources.

Assessment, Data, and Communication

• Design and lead assessment initiatives for student organization programs, workshops, events, and operations. Use data to inform decision-making, demonstrate impact, and drive continuous improvement. Prepare reports and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.

Partnerships, Committee and Campus Involvement

• Serve on departmental, divisional, and university committees, representing the Office of the Dean of Students. Lead and oversee critical partnerships with sponsoring departments as well as campus departments that provide services for student organization needs and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in student affairs administration or related field and six to eight years of experience advising, developing, administering, and implementing programs supporting student organizations. Experience supervising full-time professional staff, graduate assistants, and/or student employees. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across varied audiences. Demonstrated skill in organizational and interpersonal problem-s