Assistant Director for Student Engagement

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by November 9, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Annual Salary: $46,400/year

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Co-Curricular Programming and Campus Engagement Coordination - 30%

• Leads and advances a comprehensive co-curricular engagement strategy that promotes student connection, engagement, and belonging.
• Provides strategic leadership for campus-wide engagement initiatives, signature programs, and traditions that align with institutional priorities and the Roadrunner Experience framework.
• Develops and oversees an integrated annual engagement calendar in partnership with academic and administrative units to create a cohesive student experience.
• Consults with, trains, and supports campus stakeholders in best practices related to event planning, assessment, risk management, student engagement, and participation tracking.
• Directs assessment efforts and utilizes engagement analytics to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and inform continuous improvement initiatives.
• Chairs the Homecoming Committee and provides leadership for cross-divisional planning and implementation efforts.

Student Leadership Advising and Development - 25%

• Serves as the advisor to the Campus Activities Board (CAB), fostering leadership competency development, organizational effectiveness, and succession/transition planning.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, mentors, and evaluates student leaders within CAB while cultivating a sustainable leadership pipeline.
• Develops and implements leadership development programs that strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, civic engagement, and professional competencies.
• Guides student leaders in organizational management, budgeting, risk management, event planning, assessment, and decision-making.

Operations, Budget Administration, and Student Staff Supervision - 20%

• Develops, administers, and provides financial oversight for departmental programming budgets, including programming, signature events, Campus Activities Board, and strategic initiatives.
• Provides direct supervision and performance management for student employees assigned to the Pope Student Center Game Room.
• Oversees the operation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Student Game Room and related engagement spaces.
• Manages institutional engagement initiatives such as Roadrunner Rewards, utilizing participation data and assessment results to inform ongoing enhancements.
• Ensures compliance with institutional policies, financial procedures, risk management standards, and applicable regulations.

Marketing, Communication, and Campus Partnerships - 15%

• Develops and oversees strategic communication and marketing efforts that promote student engagement opportunities and strengthen the visibility of Student Engagement and Belonging initiatives.
• Leads engagement-related branding, promotional campaigns, and student communication strategies across multiple platforms.
• Collaborates with the Office of Marketing and Communications to align Student Engagement and Belonging initiatives with institutional branding, communications efforts and marketing plans.
• Cultivates and maintains collaborative relationships with academic departments, administrative offices, student organizations, and community partners.
• Identifies and develops partnership opportunities that expand student engagement and belonging initiatives.

Institutional Service and Committee Leadership - 10%

• Represents the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging on institutional committees, task forces, and strategic initiatives; e.g., The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Committee, Campus Event Logistics Committee, Community Advisory Committee, and other committees as assigned.
• Provides leadership and subject matter expertise related to student engagement, belonging, campus traditions, leadership development, and co-curricular learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree in a course of study related to the occupational field or equivalent related work experience.

Required Experience

• Sufficient experience in understanding the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Masters Degree in course of study related to the occupational field or equivalent related work experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading and implementing programs and events (small and large scale).
• Experience planning, creating, and disseminating social media content.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid drivers license.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently with skill in decision-making and problem-solving.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of college policies and procedures, Student Engagement and Belonging Goals, and campus-wide impact.
• Knowledge of planning, creating, and disseminating social media content.
• Knowledge of the event planning process and appropriate risk assessment measures.
• Preferred: Knowledge and application of student development theories with an emphasis on student programming.

SKILLS

• Skill in the management of multiple projects running simultaneously.
• Skill in the collection, analysis, and reporting of event-related data.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit