Associate Director of Student Engagement

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Associate Director of Student Engagement supports the creation and maintenance of an engaging, vibrant, and transformative student experience. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Student Engagement & Experiential Learning within the Student Engagement office, the Associate Director provides leadership, planning, and day-to-day management of signature programs that encourage student involvement and co-create an exceptional campus experience.

The Associate Director contributes to the development and implementation of strategies that align with retention, persistence, and experiential learning best practices in support of the College's and Division's strategic goals. This role supports the adoption of best practices responsive to trends in student success, programming, and administrative operations. The Associate Director collaborates closely with offices across the Division of Student Life, Facilities, Business and Finance, and Faculty to plan, coordinate, and market signature programs and events while fostering a safe, educational, and inclusive campus environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Planning and Coordination of Signature Programs & Events

• Leads campus and external partners in strategic planning, marketing, and execution of special events and signature programs, including but not limited to: New Student Orientation, Parents Preview, and Welcome Week; CAS Commencement; Peer Leadership Collective Summit; and major student-initiated events.
• Partners with AVP in budgeting, tracking, and expense allocation for New Student Orientation, CAS Commencement, Student Engagement, Peer Leadership Collective, and other Signature Programs and Events.

Student Government Support

• Assists AVP with oversight and support of student government, serving as the advisor to multiple student government committees and cabinet positions
• Serves in a rotational support structure with AVP and Graduate Assistant(s) to provide in-person support at student government meetings.