Director of First-Year Experience & Student Engagement

Gannon; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University in Erie, PA seeks a Director of Campus Engagement and Student Experience to provide strategic leadership for university-wide programs supporting new and first-year students, and the broader student experience. This role leads the First-Year Experience, including Gannon 101, orientation, Welcome Week, and transition initiatives, ensuring a supportive, inclusive campus culture.

The director will collaborate with LDCE and campus partners, use data-driven assessment, and guide

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education or related field required.
• Preferred: five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education or student development.
• Experience coordinating complex programs and supervising staff strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for campus engagement and student experience initiatives.
• Oversee first-year experience programs such as Gannon 101, Gannon READS, new student orientation, Welcome Week, and Transition Guides.
• Collaborate with student government and activities boards to align with division goals.

Skills

Student affairs leadership

Program assessment

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

First-year experience

Education

Master's degree in higher education

Job description

Gannon University in Erie, PA seeks a Director of Campus Engagement and Student Experience to provide strategic leadership for university-wide programs supporting new and first-year students, and the broader student experience. This role leads the First-Year Experience, including Gannon 101, orientation, Welcome Week, and transition initiatives, ensuring a supportive, inclusive campus culture.

The director will collaborate with LDCE and campus partners, use data-driven assessment, and guide