"Director of Student Involvement & Belonging/College Union"

Job Details

Position Type Administrative

Working Title Director of Student Involvement & Belonging/College Union

Classification Title Director College/Division Student Affairs

Department Student Involvement & Belonging

Salary Range $65,000 - $75,000

Work Location Klamath Falls, OR

Position Terms/Mo 12 months annually

Full/Part time Full Time

Appointment FTE (%) 1.0

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Benefits Eligible https://www.oit.edu/human-resources/benefits

Application Link Oregon Institute of Technology Portal | Director of Student Involvement & Belonging/College Union

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, the Director of Student Involvement and Belonging (SIB)/College Union (CU) provides supervision, leadership, and oversight of Student Involvement & Belonging (SIB) which includes identity-based programming, leadership development, community service, and management of student organizations, and the College Union (CU). This position is a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team and a member of the First-Year Experience Committee.

The Director is responsible for developing, coordinating, and administering a broad-based student engagement department that promotes a positive, inclusive community marked by student engagement. The Director provides leadership for: (a) operations and assessment; (b) professional staff management, and (c) departmental program management. The Director works collaboratively with Oregon Tech Student Affairs, Student Involvement & Belonging in Portland-Metro, and various campus partners (e.g., Admissions, ITS, Risk Management, Business Affairs Office, Alumni Relations, and Marketing Communications & Public Affairs).

This position directly supervises four professional staff positions, including the Associate Director of Student Leadership Development and Cultural Engagement, the CU Facilities Manager, the Student Activities Support Coordinator, and the CU Administrative Program Assistant. This position also leads a department that includes the following professional staff positions: Assistant Director of SIB in Portland-Metro (1), SIB Coordinators (2), and CU Maintenance and Custodial staff (3).

The Director manages multiple budgets related to SIB and the CU to support student organizations, student and staff professional development, and the CU facilities’ needs, including short-term projects and longer-term facility needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required.
• Five to Seven years of experience in a higher education setting in the field of Student Engagement, Student Success, Student Life, Student Union Operations, University Facilities, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience interpreting and applying rules, policies, and procedures within a customer service environment.
• Professional, courteous, and effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with internal and external constituents.
• A demonstrated commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility, responding to issues and opposing points of view.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as databases and specialized programs (DocuSign, FENXT, Banner, etc.).
• Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Higher Education or student affairs related field
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in Student Life/Activities, Student Support Services or related field.
• Passion for working with students in higher education.
• Experience managing budgets and financial control processes.
• Three to five years of experience managing facilities, projects related to renovation and upgrades to facilities, and vendor relationships
• Five years of experience in an event/facility management position.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to plan and execute large-scale programs and events.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, marketing, and branding strategies.

Special Instructions:

The initial review of applications will begin August 22, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

To apply, please visit: Oregon Institute of Technology Portal | Director of Student Involvement & Belonging/College Union

Then, upload the following elements to your application:

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References List