Associate Director of Student Engagement

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.