Student Activities Manager

Date Posted: 3/26/2026

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Students, the Student Activities Manager will serve in a full-time position and is responsible for the development and coordination of a variety of co-curricular programs and trainings including departmental collaborations for the first-year student orientation and the Alternative Spring Break Program. The Manager will provide a variety of educational and social programs and experiences for all students to engage with the campus and community. The Manager is responsible for support services and oversight of emerging and current student affinity groups and the Soka Student Affinity Group Council. The Manager will support event management, with the goal of increasing student engagement and creating a strong sense of belonging, equity, well-being, global citizenship and school spirit. The Manager will support the management of the Nexus Mentoring Program. The Manager will aid in the promotion of a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus that celebrates and respects diversity. The Manager will oversee the hiring, training and supervising of student staff.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds and experiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university’s mission to develop global citizens. Having the ability and willingness to work collegially is essential, as is an understanding of an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:
Departmental Program Support (50%):

Assists the Associate Dean of Students in the planning, development, implementation, facilitation and assessment of programs and activities, trainings, and workshops, intercultural dialogues including the Nexus Mentoring Program for the student body as well as for student organizations.

Provides supervision and support for Student Activities Student Assistants and Diversity Peer Educators in the implementation and marketing of social, cultural, and educational programming with a goal of increasing student engagement, advocacy, leadership and global citizenship.

Administration (35%)

Oversees the design and implementation of Student Activities manuals and guidelines and updates all policies and procedures and the Student Activities website and University portal.

Updates the student organization participation data each semester and maintains the database of student affinity group members and group activities; assesses overall student participation in affinity group organizations; and administers student surveys to assess student engagement and interest.

Assists in researching, analyzing, compiling, and generating reports and statistical information based on program assessment. Prepare surveys, manuals, forms and other documentation as required.

Keeps the campus community informed of all events, programs, and activities through print, visual and social media; ensures the timely distribution of information for the campus community and updates the campus wide events calendar. Responsible for developing and updating content for Student Activities on the University portal, website and other media.

Works with the Associate Dean of Students to promote increased campus awareness of university goals and priorities related to diversity and inclusion and mission.

Maintains budget to include procurement and processing payments.

Collaborates with Student Affairs staff in providing resource support for student affinity groups.

Student Organization Management and Support Services (15%):

Maintains knowledge of and communicates University policies and procedures to student organization/ student leaders and advisors; oversees the student affinity group registration process, membership eligibility requirements and succession.

Works with Affinity Groups on budgetary planning and financial processes.

Maintains contact with student organization advisors.

Advises and supports Student Affinity Group Council.

Advises and supports affinity group events regarding event planning and logistics, utilizing best and sustainable practices in processes, procedures, and policies; and ensures quality service and support for student-led events.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel/Student Affairs, or related field

Experience:

Experience working in collegiate student life, diversity/ multicultural areas and organizing student programs, trainings and workshops.

Experience working with student staff and student organizations.

Competencies/Skills:

Demonstrated professional commitment to diversity and inclusion; solid understanding of and appreciation for cultural, ethnic, and individual differences.

Demonstrated effectiveness in working collaboratively with college students, colleagues, and community constituents.

Possess strong organizational and project management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to coordinate, delegate, and track projects to completion while handling interruptions, multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of group dynamics and needs and ability to facilitate constructive intergroup dialogue and understand how to manage conflict and guide mutual understanding.

Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills including effective public speaking, effectively listening to all points of view, facilitate difficult dialogues, ability to solve problems and build consensus.

Possesses leadership qualities such as vision, pro-activeness, being a self-starter, positivity and creativity.

Knowledge and application of student development theories, models and practices.

Excellent time management skills.

Commitment to mutual respect, service orientation, diversity, institutional excellence and high professional standards.

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships within the university and the community.

High proficiency in personal computer systems utilizing databases, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and other Microsoft applications.

Working knowledge of marketing, social media, and website practices.

Soka University of America offers a competitive salary, benefits and an excellent working environment. Anticipated salary range for this position is $63,000 to $70,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a successful background check.

Application review will begin immediately. The position will remain open, and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

New employees must provide documents, on their first day, verifying identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. The list of acceptable documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Application Requirements
Must submit the following to be considered:

letter of interest for this position

resume

three professional references

For inquiries, e-mail: [email protected]

Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer.