Department: SGES/Student Life
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $67,000 - $77,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2026-2027
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
November 9, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a complete application that includes:
• A current resume or CV, that includes dates of employment and demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications
• Names and contact information for three professional references. A current or most recent supervisor is preferred. Candidates will be notified before any references are contacted.
We welcome candidates with a variety of experiences and encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. Use your application materials to highlight the skills, perspectives, strengths, and experiences you would bring to the role.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
Student Government Engagement and Success (SGES) coordinates the operations, support and continuity for the university’s student government, the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO), and for student leaders within ASUO-Recognized Student Organizations. The ASUO serves as the primary entry point for student leadership and campus and community engagement. ASUO’s Legislative and Executive Branches are responsible for recognizing and serving over 230 student organizations, whose members interact with ASUO officials, SGES staff, university departments, and student government and university policy on a regular basis. In addition, ASUO officials recommend the allocation of approximately $11 million in mandatory Student Incidental Fees through an annual budget process that requires the approval of the University President and Board of Trustees, requiring departmental oversight of significant financial, risk, and policy compliance obligations. Given this scope and complexity, this position works collaboratively across academic and student life units to align engagement and experiential learning initiatives with the university’s strategic plan and the vision of the Experiential Learning and Engagement portfolio within the Division of Student Life, for enhancing student success and flourishing.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of SGES serves as the department's primary resource for risk, financial, and policy compliance related to student government and the more than 230 student organizations recognized by ASUO, while providing leadership for staff supervision, student leader advising, and continuous improvement of departmental services. Reporting to the Director of SGES, this position ensures that ASUO and ASUO-recognized student organizations operate in compliance with university, state, and federal regulations; contributes to decisions affecting departmental programs and services; and assumes the Director's responsibilities when needed.
A central function of this role is compliance oversight: interpreting and enforcing policy for student leaders, managing risk and event safety standards, overseeing records retention, and advising on the annual Incidental Fee allocation process (~$11M). The Assistant Director also supervises the Financial Service Advisor and Senate Advisor, along with student employees, and provides day-to-day leadership, advising, and problem-solving support to elected ASUO officers and student organization leaders. In addition, the role designs assessment and communication strategies, tracks student organization participation trends to inform divisional policy, and partners with campus stakeholders to strengthen service models and the overall student experience.
Success in this role requires strong judgment in interpreting policy and managing risk, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, the ability to evaluate programs and use data to inform decisions, and a commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Assistant Director must balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining consistent, sound decision-making on behalf of students, staff, and the broader campus community.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience in co-curricular program development in a higher education environment (e.g. student organization advising, leadership development, orientation, or civic engagement programming).
• One year of experience supervising professional and/or student staff.
• One year of experience with budget management, financial tracking, or fiscal oversight in a professional or organizational setting.
Professional Competencies
• Understanding of student leadership development in higher education – including ability to provide day-to-day leadership, advice and support to students and employees in a student-centered, student development-focused manner.
• Sound judgement in interpreting policy and managing risk, with the ability to apply regulatory and compliance standards to complex or ambiguous situations.
• Ability to identify institutional risk and apply sound, policy-consistent judgment when responding to time-sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• Ability to measure and evaluate programs and services, using a variety of techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and use outcome-based decision making to improve organizational performance.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Ability to facilitate training for students and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree with emphasis in higher education administration, student affairs, public administration, policy, organizational development, or assessment.
• Two years of experience in assessment within a higher education environment, focused on measuring student learning or developmental outcomes (e.g. career readiness assessment, learning outcomes survey).
• One year of experience advising student organizations or student government in a college or university setting.
• One year of experience coordinating program evaluation, focused on program or service effectiveness (e.g. survey design, data collection, or outcomes reporting).
• Two years of experience managing budgets and/or contracts in a higher education setting.
• One year of experience with higher education policy or regulatory compliance (e.g. student conduct, risk management, or institutional policy administration).
• Two years of supervisory experience, including experience managing professional staff.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.
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