Assistant Director of Student Organizations (SOC)

Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director of Student Organizations (SOC)
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Hiring Department:
Texas Student Life
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Nov 23, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose:
As part of the Texas Student Experience, Student Life 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, contributing to our community that values excellence and the development of our students.
The Assistant Director of Student Organizations in Student Life will play a pivotal role in shaping the campus student experience at The University of Texas at Austin. This position will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for student organization registration, organizational coaching, and the Student Organization Center (SOC). This position will establish operating procedures, supervise full time staff, and evaluate resources and programs that help student organizations operate effectively. In collaboration with the Student Organization’s team, the Assistant Director will ensure daily services and student staff development align with the mission and goals of the unit.
Responsibilities
Student Organization Development and Strategy
Establish priorities and an approach for student organization coaching, workshops, and developmental resources. Innovate, create, and manage the education on student organization finances, operations, travel, leadership development, risk management, and university policies. Review educational content, assess student organization needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and coaching.
Staff Supervision and Development
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate professional, paraprofessional, and student staff, including direct oversight of full time staff. In collaboration with unit assistant directors, provide oversight of the graduate staff and undergraduate student team supporting unit functions. Uphold and reinforce unit expectations, coordinate event staff responsibilities, and support staff development to provide consistent service and effective program delivery.
Student Organization Center and Art Center Oversight
Provide administrative oversight of the Student Organization Center and Art Center, including student office space and locker rentals, office inspections, resource usage, and front desk services. Establish and regularly review operating procedures and service standards; reviewing records, reports, and student organization audits as needed. Evaluate service effectiveness and guide operational improvements in regard to space use, resources, and administrative processes.
Student Organization Registration Oversight
Oversee the annual registration process for all campus student organizations (including new, registered, and sponsored). Establish timelines, review standards, and communication expectations in alignment with university policy and compliance expectations. Provide guidance on complex applications, requirements, and policy interpretation. Utilize registration trends and recurring concerns to improve procedures and student guidance.
Communication and Technology
Lead and oversee the unit’s communications and marketing efforts, stakeholder communications, and the development and distribution of promotional materials and educational resources to advance awareness of unit programs, services, and initiatives. Support the management of technologies used by the office, including Engage, Campus Groups, Mazevo Room Scheduling, Qualtrics, and Microsoft Office. Support the use and adoption of student organizations utilizing upgraded software to connect and encourage involvement on campus.
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Programs, Assessment, and Evaluation
Implement priorities for student organization development by managing and producing signature programs. Establish program goals and review plans. Coordinate data collection, assessment, and reporting for Student Organizations programs and events. Collaborate with unit colleagues and campus partners to meet program needs.
Committee and Campus Involvement
Assist in special assignments and committees on behalf of Student Organizations within Student Life and Texas Student Experience, and other campus partners as requested. Perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience developing, administering, and implementing programs for college students. Experience advising student groups or working in student personnel or student services. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, administration, and external stakeholders. Professional demeanor. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including presentations, written correspondence, and reports. Strong attention to detail. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in student affairs administration or a related field. At least two years of professional experience advising student groups in program planning, interpretation of institutional policies, risk management, and leadership development. Experience with event planning and risk management concepts related to student organizations. Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage concurrent tasks. Independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of student development theory and experience with student affairs assessment or program evaluation. Demonstrated strategic and innovative approaches to problem solving. Experience supervising professional and para-professional staff and building partnerships across departments in a post-secondary institution.
Salary:
$70,000
Working Conditions
Work in a busy, high student traffic environment with frequent interruptions.
Must be able to maintain punctual and regular attendance.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Working around and with standard office equipment.
Ability to flex schedule or accrue compensatory time to accommodate occasional evening or weekend work will be required.
Required Materials
Cover letter/Letter of Interest
Resume/CV
List of 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be a previous supervisor
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: