Assistant Director of Student Activities
Company: Davidson College
Location: Davidson
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Assistant Director’s primary functions are to
support student organization programming on campus and to be part
of the coordination of New Student and Family Orientation, as well
as additional new student transition programs including Wildcat
Welcome Week. Furthermore, as a co-advisor to the Union Board, the
largest campus-wide programming organization on campus, the
Assistant Director is responsible for working closely with students
and college staff to support student-organized evening and weekend
programs, as well as large-scale annual events. The Assistant
Director assists students in developing events that contribute to
the social, cultural, and educational enrichment of the Davidson
College community and provides leadership training and guidance to
student leaders. Responsibilities: Co-advise the Union Board,
campus-wide programming organization with an annual budget of over
$450,000 that produces over 150 events per school year. Meet with
half of the board members for weekly one-on-one advising sessions.
Provide leadership training for Union Board officers and members.
Negotiate contracts for performers, speakers, and vendors for
committee events. Provide weekend support for Union Board events on
a rotating basis and support major programming board weekends,
including Fall Fling, Campus Holiday Party, Winterfest, and Spring
Frolics. Hire, Train, and Supervise four student workers in the
Student Activities Office Recruit, hire, train, and be the point
person for the Orientation Team Mentors and Orientation Team
Leaders. Plan and execute New Student and Family Orientation
alongside the Student Activities Office staff. Hire and supervise a
student editor for the Wildcat Handbook, an annual publication
distributed to all incoming students featuring a class directory
and information about Davidson from the student perspective.
Coordinate Wildcat Welcome Week. Coordinate the First 45 Days
Program for new students. Plan the Senior Class Party with the
Student Government Association’s Senior Class Officers. Serve as a
resource to all student organizations interested in planning events
on campus. Assist students in event support, including writing
contracts, securing film rights, and helping with WildcatSync-
Davidson’s event management platform. Assist in the creation of and
lead the trainings for student organizations. Assist in planning
and implementation of Wildcat Weekend events. Working Conditions:
Regular night and weekend work required. Must be able to work
extended hours for events. Requirements: Master's degree in Higher
Education Administration, College Student Development, or similar
field required; 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in
student programming/leadership development and/or new student
orientation preferred. Two years of graduate school experience will
be considered equivalent to one year of professional experience.
Successful candidates must possess an appreciation for the liberal
arts, the ability to work independently, and excellent
communication skills. Candidates should also be detail-oriented,
problem solvers, and creative. A comprehensive understanding of
student development theory and knowledge of best practices for the
administration of student activities and new student and family
programs is highly preferred.
Keywords: Davidson College, Rock Hill , Assistant Director of Student Activities, Education / Teaching , Davidson, South Carolina
