Assistant Director for Student Engagement

West Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX seeks an Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging to support student life through advising the Campus Activities Board, leadership development, and coordinating service opportunities. This on-site, full-time role partners with faculty and staff to foster a positive, student-centered environment.

The ideal candidate will plan events, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities while upholding university

Qualifications

• Experience planning and promoting campus events that enhance student life.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to interact with diverse campus/community members.
• Excellent organizational and time management with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information and recommend solutions.
• Collaborative and interpersonal skills to work across departments and teams.
• Proficiency with common office software and ability to learn university systems.
• Relevant education such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in higher education or student-facing roles is beneficial.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Advise Campus Activities Board and support student leadership development.
• Coordinate community service opportunities and campus initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to deliver high-quality student services.
• Provide excellent customer service to students and the campus community.
• Uphold university policies and procedures and promote a positive, student-centered environment.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Office productivity software

Job description

University Description

West Texas A&M University, part of the Texas A&M University System, is a public institution located in Canyon, Texas, just south of Amarillo. Established in 1910, the university has grown from a teacher’s college into a comprehensive institution offering 62 undergraduate, 41 master’s, and 1 doctoral program across multiple colleges and a graduate school. WTAMU has awarded more than 71,000 degrees and is recognized as “military friendly,” with academic programs acknowledged by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and The Daily Beast. The campus features notable facilities such as Buffalo Sports Park, home to one of the largest groupings of synthetic athletic fields in the United States, and an Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility renowned worldwide. With award-winning programs, accomplished faculty, and competitive athletics, WTAMU provides a dynamic environment for learning and professional growth.

Role Description

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging is a full‑time, on‑site position based at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX. The individual in this role will support the mission of the university through daily responsibilities that include advising Campus Activities Board, facilitating leadership development and coordinating community service opportunities while collaborating with faculty and staff, and providing high‑quality service to students. The role also includes participation in campus initiatives, adherence to university policies and procedures, and contribution to a positive, student‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Event planning, promotion, workshop facilitation and collaboration skills for successful campus events that contribute to the student experience.
• Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication and the ability to interact effectively with diverse campus and community members.
• Organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and consistent follow‑through on tasks and projects.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret information, recommend solutions, and make sound decisions aligned with university guidelines.
• Candidates should possess collaboration and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Candidates should possess technology and office productivity skills, such as proficiency with common office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email) and the ability to learn university systems.
• Relevant education such as a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
• Experience in higher education, public institutions, or student‑facing roles is beneficial.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement, ethical conduct, and support of the university’s mission and values is expected.