Director Of Spirit, Tradition, And Signature Events (Stse)

The Director of STSE is responsible for creating unique, dynamic, and progressive programmatic efforts that promote a vibrant student-centered environment, enhances the opportunities for student involvement, leadership, connection, activities/programs, and involvement on the UNO Campus and in the greater Omaha community. This position will oversee student activities on campus, which includes Maverick Productions, Dance Marathon, and Spirit and Traditions. The incumbent will hire and supervise both professional and student staff, provide training, and evaluation for these employees. The Director of STSE will work closely with the Executive Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs and regularly meet with UNO Athletics personnel.

The Director will be responsible for marketing and recruitment efforts within the department. They will work closely with the leadership within the Division of Student Life and Wellbeing and other University divisions/departments in promotion and coordination of a wide variety of campus events and opportunities for all students across campus. They will be responsible for the University’s implementation of Presence software. Larger scale events that the director will coordinate and develop include Convocation, Homecoming, Durango Days, De-Stress Fest, Athletic Partnerships / events, and other large scale programming opportunities associated with Maverick Productions and the Office of STSE.

It will be important that the Director is able to develop relationships and partnerships both on campus, but also within the Omaha Community and beyond and provides opportunities for students to be exposed to opportunities within the greater Omaha area. This individual should be innovative in how they approach student involvement and have an understanding on how vibrant campus life and opportunity for involvement contribute to the UNO Mission and the success of students across campus. The incumbent STSE Director will be directly responsible for developing and managing a Maverick Pass Program which builds partnerships with local businesses and cultural centers to create incentives and rewards unique to any current MavCard holder.

Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 05/12/2023. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.

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