Student Union Director

Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) in the Reeve Student Union serves as the hub for campus engagement and student involvement experiences. Under the supervisory purview of the AVC for Campus Life, the Director oversees and manages personnel, operations, policy, logistics, and strategic planning. They direct and provide strategic and administrative leadership for the Student Union in the areas of facilities and operations; student engagement and student organizations; and facilitate auxiliary partnerships.

• Fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment to all students, faculty, staff, and guests of the Student Union

• Develops and directs budget and approves unit expenditures.

• By serving as building liaison, executes and oversees self-operated and/or contracted auxiliary services and operations within Reeve Student Union such as university dining, Follett books, UW Credit Union, and other services.

• Coordinate on-going professional development for staff within Reeve Student Union. Ensure staff remain connected to relevant developments to support their work with student organizations

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information

• Supervises student engagement initiatives such as student organization management and advising, student governance advising, student programs and activities, and entertainment contracts

• Oversee the operations, safety and security of Student Union facilities, event services, maintenance, and equipment

• Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative and staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan

Student Engagement and Campus Life

Starting at $80,000, commensurate with experience

Bachelor's degree required and master's degree preferred

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume

• Cover letter

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by the end of the day on July 27, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.eduor 920-424-1166

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CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.