Associate Director of Student Engagement, Office of Student Engagement

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of Student Engagement leads a team to support student organizations, student events, and campus programs. As a senior leader in the Office of Student Engagement, the Associate Director supervises the Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Programs, the Coordinator of Student Involvement, graduate and undergraduate student assistants. The Associate Director interprets and implements policy for student organizations, oversees the chartering process for new student organizations, and serves as the co-advisor for Student Government.

Essential Functions

• Implements the strategic vision to develop and support student organizations and create pathways to involvement for all students.
• Design and facilitate leadership development, training, and education for the leaders of student organizations.
• Co-advise the Student Government with the Executive Director of Student Engagement.
• Maintain, develop, and interpret policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the development of student organizations, risk management, and event planning.
• Partner broadly across the Division of Campus Life to ensure a dynamic web of support for student leaders, advisors, organizations, and events.
• Plan and execute large-scale campus-wide traditions, such as President’s Ball, Senior So Dear, and Family Weekend.
• Oversee the student event planning and risk management processes, ensuring alignment with university policy and industry best practice.
• Chair the Joint Event Planning Committee with representation from University Police, Facilities, Dining, and other campus partners.
• Select, train, and supervise a team of graduate and undergraduate student employees with an emphasis on event planning, advising, and communication.
• Work directly with the Student Organizations Council to oversee the process of chartering new organizations.
• Design, implement, and assess comprehensive training and engagement opportunities for Student Organization Advisors.
• Ensure data collection, assessment, and evaluation to measure the impact of OSE programs and events.
• Oversee processes and guidelines related to the student engagement platform, The Link.
• Maintain an accurate Student Organization Handbook and work collaboratively to ensure accurate record keeping for student organizations, including rosters, constitutions, and bylaws.
• Serve as a consultant to campus partners and departments in the Division of Campus Life related to student organization policy, event and risk management, contract review, and other areas of content expertise.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Student Engagement to identify and elevate stories related to a vibrant student experience.
• Supervise the Assistant Director of Student Organizations and Programs, the Coordinator of Student Involvement, and graduate and undergraduate student staff.