Director, Plemmons Student Union

Position Title
Director, Plemmons Student Union

Position Number
001321

Department
Student Union - 335100

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master’s-level degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field or a demonstrated commensurate level of experience
• Five years of relevant professional experience.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

About the Student Union - As the centerpiece of the Appalachian campus, the Plemmons Student Union ( PSU ) facilitates the mission of the University by providing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to participate in a variety of programs that enhance learning and foster an appreciation for college life and campus diversity. The W. H. Plemmons Student Union opened in 1967 then was renovated and expanded in 1995, 2004, and 2012. The Plemmons Student Union is supported almost exclusively by student fees and is intended primarily to serve the educational, social and recreational needs of Appalachian State University students. It serves as a central hub for student activities at Appalachian State University and houses many departments and clubs pertaining to student life.

PSU Mission Statement:
Run by and for students, the PSU exists to create a safe and inclusive environment in which the Appalachian community strives to enhance students’ academic achievement and social experience.

Our facilities are dedicated to providing opportunities for diverse community development, promotion of equity and modeling of sustainability.

The Director of the Plemmons Student Union is responsible for supporting people and stewarding facilities which, together, serve as a true “center” of our vibrant campus community. This key position oversees the daily operations of the Plemmons Student Union to insure services, programs and facility usage serve the educational mission of Appalachian State University. Through the daily leadership and coordination of the Union’s operations staff, the Director maintains efficient usage of facility space for meetings and special programs. The Director also champions an ongoing commitment to both leadership and professional development of approximately 160 student staff through a comprehensive student employee development program.

An extended “Opportunity Profile” for this position can be accessed at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11y_on6YVCCCXLDSaSOB9YtW3r-VjCHBX/view?usp=sharing

About the Role - The Director supervises 17 full-time professional staff positions. These include: Assistant Director for Building Operations, Assistant Director for Building Services, Assistant Director for Event Services, Audio Visual Manager, Evening Manager, Evening and Weekend Coordinator, Information Desk Manager, Coordinator for Event Services, Maintenance Mechanic, Eight Housekeeping Staff and one Graduate Assistant.
The Director reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Specific Position Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with other key departments from the Division of Student Affairs and across campus in the development and execution of engagement experiences. Such key departments include, but are not limited to, Campus Activities, New Mountaineer and Family Engagement, Intercultural Student Affairs, Career Development, Community-Engaged Leadership, Office of Sustainability, and Wellness and Prevention Services.
• Promotes a sense of team and provides overall leadership of the department.
• Creates a long-range vision for the department and works to support the strategic plan of the division and the university
• Determines departmental needs and priorities; responds accordingly through review of best practices; establishes committees, work groups and focus groups; develops programs, procedures and policies which meet university, divisional and departmental needs.
• Fosters and facilitates long and short range planning as it relates to the department’s overall program operation and university strategic goals and master plans.
• Provides leadership and direction for departmental policy and procedural development and implementation.
• Works in conjunction with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and various Departmental Directors as it relates to policies and procedures that impact the Student Union operation.
• Provides direction, leadership and support for a comprehensive student employee development program employing and serving approximately 160 student staff.
• Provides leadership during campus crises as needed by Emergency Management via use of the Student Union as a campus shelter location.
• Seeks sustainable initiatives aligning with the academic mission and strategic initiatives of the university.
• Works collaboratively with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facility Management, Design and Construction, Physical Plant, and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Leadership Team to provide continuous assessment and planning for renovation and refurbishing needs.
• Assess and plan for the mechanical and structural maintenance of the Plemmons Student Union and the Legends Social Center as well as ongoing repair, improvements, and major building renovation projects.

Suggested Salary Range
$95,000 - $100,000

Physical Demands of Position

Special Instructions to Applicants

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/38751

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