Assistant Director, Student Engagement

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Engagement to coordinate and assess the full scope of departmental programs, including student leadership development and campus-wide initiatives. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement advises student organizations and supports the Director of Student Engagement in the management and oversight of the department.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience in management of Student Activities programs.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between students, administration staff, university faculty, vendors, and community members to facilitate the success of student leadership development programs and events.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a series of student leadership development programs to include the Certified Student Leader program and the Student Organization Leadership Development program. (S.O.L.D) Leadership Round tables and workshops with student organizations, creation of Strength Quest workshops, and work to develop and grow leadership skills of student organization participants.
• Advise student leaders and develop the lecture series along with various educational, social, and cultural events.
• Assist with the collaboration of several campus-wide and traditional events, for example: Homecoming, Week of Welcome, Welcome Back Week, and Spring Fest.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of a menu of summer leadership programs for students attending PVAMU.
• Maintain a working relationship with vendors, departments, and venues on campus.
• Negotiate with agents and execute contractual talent paperwork.
• Develop budgets and maintain financial operations to ensure appropriate spending within financial parameters.
• Responsible for developing assessment-driven student learning outcomes, assisting with risk management policies development.
• Collaborate with the University marketing department to create effective marketing strategies for students.
• Participate in national, regional, and local professional development opportunities as available.
• Serve on university, department, and unit committees as assigned.
• Responsible for staying abreast with best practices associated with college student engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the division for Student Affairs in divisional efforts.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Director, Student Engagement Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Student Engagement

Job Type

Staff

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Important Immigration Information

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement, under general direction, coordinates, develops, and assesses the full scope of departmental programs to include student leadership development, campus-wide initiatives, and co-curricular programs. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement advises student organizations and supports the Director of Student Engagement in the management and oversight of the department. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between students, administration staff, university faculty, vendors, and community members to facilitate the success of student leadership development programs and events.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a series of student leadership development programs to include the Certified Student Leader program and the Student Organization Leadership Development program. (S.O.L.D) Leadership Round tables and workshops with student organizations, creation of Strength Quest workshops, and work to develop and grow leadership skills of student organization participants.
• Advise student leaders and develop the lecture series along with various educational, social, and cultural events.
• Assist with the collaboration of several campus-wide and traditional events, for example: Homecoming, Week of Welcome, Welcome Back Week, and Spring Fest.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of a menu of summer leadership programs for students attending PVAMU.
• Maintain a working relationship with vendors, departments, and venues on campus.
• Negotiate with agents and execute contractual talent paperwork.
• Develop budgets and maintain financial operations to ensure appropriate spending within financial parameters.
• Responsible for developing assessment-driven student learning outcomes, assisting with risk management policies development.
• Collaborate with the University marketing department to create effective marketing strategies for students.
• Participate in national, regional, and local professional development opportunities as available.
• Serve on university, department, and unit committees as assigned.
• Responsible for staying abreast with best practices associated with college student engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the division for Student Affairs in divisional efforts.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree Six years of related experience in management of Student Activities programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Work beyond normal office hours and/or work weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution specific to event management/planning, hospitality, communications, public relations, education, business, leadership studies, marketing, or student affairs.
• Advanced degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in a college work environment.
• Working knowledge of Engaged - formally known as OrgSync.
• Comfortable advising students from a variety of social and economic backgrounds and passion for developing leaders.
• Familiarity with event planning.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting.
• Intermediate proficiency level with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Proficiency in the typical skills of an administrative support position such as scheduling, organizing meetings, filing, copying, typing, phone usage, message taking, recordkeeping, and greeting others.

Job Posting Close Date

12/09/2026

Background Check Requirements

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

About PVAMU

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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