Associate Director for Student Life - Brower Student Center

Description State Title: Associate Director for Student Life - Brower Student Center Bargaining Unit: Non-Unit Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 *NON-UNION POSITIONS*: For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.*About TCNJ* Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked 1 in New Jersey and 9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education. *Position Overview:*As a member of the Student Life team, the Associate Director serves as area lead for the Brower Student Center. This position reports to the Executive Director of Student Life. This position is responsible for staff supervision and development, daily management, and operation of a multipurpose student center. Major areas supervised include: Reservations, Service areas (Game Room, Information Desk and Digital Signage), event/space usage, general facility upkeep, general risk management, coordination of internal clients (College Depts housed in BSC, Student Org offices, Dining Services), building management staff, and student operations personnel. This position requires creativity, initiative, and follow through, while working collaboratively with others in the department, the Division of Student Affairs, and a variety of College departments and units. This individual is responsible for organizing and balancing multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring achievement of event and programming outcomes, and strategically advancing both the programmatic and physical development of the facility.*Responsibilities:* * *Leadership: *Provide innovative leadership and vision for the Brower Student Center (BSC) and BSC administered spaces (including Decker Rehearsal Space and the BSC LED Wall) demonstrating these facilities as a central focus in student life and an essential tool for broader campus initiatives that serve the diverse needs of the TCNJ population. Develop collaborative, measurable programs, procedures, policies, and services that support the strategic use of the BSC. Implement a balanced approach to space use, reservations, events, furniture, technology, and overall BSC environment that is students-first but also balanced to serve the needs of all BSC constituents. Prioritize multiple initiatives and strategically advance both the programmatic and physical development of the facility. Utilize assessments, feedback, and student input, when possible, to inform change. Collaborate with other functional area leads within the Office of Student Life to advance the larger vision of the Office of Student Life. * *Facilities Management:* Regularly design, deploy, adjust, and assess effective space use strategies both inside & outside of the BSC and Decker Rehearsal Space. Manage routine, emerging, and time-critical facilities needs. Develop and maintain a multi-year strategic facilities renewal plan and a multi-year strategic facilities enhancement plan with identified funding sources and lifecycle considerations. * *Supervision:* Supervise, evaluate, and develop the Office of Student Life Brower Student Center Team. Directly supervise the Assistant Director of the Brower Student Center and BSC Operations Manager and support their supervision of the Student Events Coordinator, Student Scheduler team, Building Managers, and Building Assistants. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and adherence to Student Union philosophy and strategies including outstanding customer service, strategic balance of internal and external client facility use, and standards of operation and facility status. Establish and implement on-call procedures for afterhours and weekend use. * *Budget: *Establish a yearly budget plan, as well as long term capital improvements utilizing reserve funding. Work with the Business Manager for Student Development to develop and manage the operating, programming, and capital improvement budgets for the BSC. Develop revenue generation strategies to support maintenance, repair, and replacement needs as well as facility enhancements. Regularly explore opportunities for revenue development to grow and support strategic facilities initiatives. Establish and update room, equipment rental, and digital signage rates and other general fees. Utilize assessment strategies, including student feedback, to prioritize budget priorities. * *Policy Development and Enforcement:* Develop, review, interpret, and update all policies and procedures for the Brower Student Center including the annual review and update of the BSC Handbook. Address concerns from students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community members related to the BSC and the enforcement of its policies. Collaborate with members of the Office of Student Life to ensure cross-education, development, and enforcement of greater OSL policies. * *Assessment & Input: *Create and implement a longitudinal assessment plan that includes Benchworks (and other assessments), data analysis, and implementation plans to enhance services and facilities. Engage with students in regular and intentional ways to assess ideas, change, and facility use. Convene and lead the Student Government BSC committee to identify achievement of outcomes/goals, opportunities for change, and/or evolving student needs and interests. Utilize data received from CES and campus partners to review and adjust use for external clients and faculty and staff. Explore, assess, and deploy commuter-friendly resources within BSC. Collaborate with the Coordinator for Student Involvement to identify both met and unmet needs of commuter students at TCNJ. Identify ways in which BSC and other campus spaces and services can help support this population. * *Collaboration:* Establish and maintain good working relationships and collaborations with other college units, individuals, and external vendors including Facilities (Maintenance & Grounds, Building Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Sustainability & Energy Management, Planning, Design, Construction), Campus Police, Information Technology, Conference and Event Services, Center for the Arts, and Dining Services to ensure the building and its services support the needs of students and campus community. Develop and utilize working relationship and feedback opportunities with Conference and Events Services to ensure effective 3rd party utilization of the BSC and Decker Rehearsal Space. Implement, support, and provide critical feedback on the Co-Curricular and Leadership Development competency development model. Serve as the primary contact and decision maker for the Brower Student Center in the scheduling of projects, planned maintenance, and major repairs as well as emergency situations. *Qualifications:* *Required:* * Master’s degree in Higher Education, HRIM, or related field. * 3 years of full-time professional experience in Student Center Administration within a college setting. * Overall knowledge of Student Union administration. * Ability to build and lead a staff team; create a shared, organizational vision; and develop, measure, and achieve learning outcomes. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate, implement, supervise, and lead. * Must be efficient in multitasking and able to train and develop professional and student staff within their areas of responsibility. * Demonstrated commitment to meet the evolving needs of diverse populations and to produce/maintain inclusive space, policies, & programming. *Preferred:* * 5 years of full-time professional experience in Student Center Administration within a college setting. * Experience with professional supervision. * Active involvement within ACUI or other Student Center focused organizations. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position. *Employer Qualifications*Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9). Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact [hr@tcnj.edu](mailto:hr@tcnj.edu).*Employee Benefits* As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:* * Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans * Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program * Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program * Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Employee affinity groups * [New Jersey State Employee Discount Program](https://www.nj.gov/csc/employees/benefits/discount/) (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.) * Access to extensive learning opportunities To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our [Health Benefits Plans and Programs](https://hr.tcnj.edu/benefits/benefits-summary/) page to learn more *How to Apply* *Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found. *The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.* *Primary Location: *Brower Student Center - Student Center *Work Locations: * Brower Student Center - Student Center (Brower Student Center - Student Center) 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township, 08628 *Job: *Staff *Organization: *The College of New Jersey *Job Posting: *Sep 18, 2025, 9:57:20 AM