Job Title: Director of Co-Curricular Programming
Reporting Relationship: Associate Dean of Student Involvement
Unit: IWU-Marion
Department: Student Development-IWU Marion
Campus Location: Barnes Student Center, Marion, IN
Summary of Position: The Director of Co-Curricular Programming is responsible for the direct production, expansion, and strategic execution of campus-wide student programming at Indiana Wesleyan University. This role provides primary leadership for the Student Activities Council (SAC), ensuring the consistent delivery of high-impact, high-frequency programming that enhances campus life.
Through a structured programming model, this position oversees both large-scale signature events and ongoing, rapid-deploy programmatic opportunities, resulting in a visible and consistent student experience across the academic calendar. The Director also leads the execution of New Student Orientation (NSO) as a foundational engagement experience and oversees co-curricular communication and engagement platforms, including Wildcat Life (Modern Campus: Involve), to maximize student participation, awareness, and overall program effectiveness.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Student Activities Council (Primary Focus)
- Lead and advise the Student Activities Council (SAC) in the planning, production, and execution of a robust calendar of student programming
- Ensure consistent weekly and weekend programming, increasing both frequency and visibility of student involvement opportunities
- Develop and implement a tiered programming model, including: o Signature, large-scale campus events o High-frequency, rapid-deploy (“pop-up”) programming designed to maintain consistent student involvement
- Recruit, train, and supervise SAC student leaders to effectively produce events at scale
- Provide on-site leadership and assessment of programs to ensure quality and effectiveness
- Oversee SAC-led Homecoming programming and other major campus traditions
- Strategic Programming Expansion
- Identify gaps in the campus calendar and deploy targeted programming to increase involvement continuity, particularly during weekends
- Collaborate with Conference Services and campus partners to align programming with institutional schedules
- Expand overall student involvement by increasing the total number and consistency of co-curricular offerings
- Partner with campus departments to enhance and elevate existing events, while increasing SAC’s visible contribution and leadership to overall campus programming
- New Student Orientation (NSO)
- Provide leadership for the development and execution of New Student Orientation (NSO) (aka: Wildcat Welcome Week and Wildcat Welcome Weekend)
- Recruit, train, and supervise student leaders responsible for NSO programming
- Coordinate with campus partners to ensure a cohesive and effective onboarding experience for new students
- Collaborate with Conference Services and campus stakeholders to execute logistics and scheduling
- Communication & Engagement Platforms
- Oversee campus-wide co-curricular communication platforms such as Wildcat Life (Modern Campus: Involve) and the Wildcat Life Now email as tools to increase visibility and participation in student programming
- Ensure accurate and strategic promotion of events to maximize student awareness and attendance
- Assessment & Reporting
- Track and report key metrics including: o Number of events produced
- Student attendance and engagement levels o Frequency and consistency of programming
- Utilize data to continuously refine and expand programming output
- Leadership & Administration
- Co-supervise (with Associate Dean of Student Involvement) Graduate Assistant to extend programming capacity and support increased frequency of SAC-led initiatives
- Manage budgets associated with SAC, NSO, and any other programming initiatives
- Attend and support evening and weekend programming as required
- Participate in departmental and institutional initiatives supporting student success
- Supervisory responsibility overseeing graduate assistant
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- Master’s degree required (higher education, student development or related area)
Experience
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in co-curricular education
- Experience in developing Christian servant leadership
Required Skills
- Gifted in motivating others
- Creative and innovative
- Discerning
- Flexible
- Effective planner
- Organizer
- Communicator
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
