Director of Student Engagement

Houghton University; Houghton (NY); On-site; USD 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Director of Student Engagement to enhance student life on campus. This role involves overseeing student activities, fostering student leadership, and collaborating across departments to create a vibrant campus environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to Christian education and excellent communication skills. If you are excited about making a difference in students' lives and shaping a dynamic student engagement strategy, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community dedicated to nurturing personal faith and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Hochschulverwaltung oder im Student Development.
• Fähigkeit zur effektiven Kommunikation und Teamarbeit.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung und Implementierung von Studentenaktivitäten auf dem Campus.
• Entwicklung von Programmen zur Förderung von Studentenführerschaft.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Führungsfähigkeiten

Education

Masterabschluss in Hochschulverwaltung

Bachelorabschluss in einem verwandten Bereich

Job description

Director of Student Engagement

Full Time – 10 Months

Anticipated starting salary $50,338 (benefits and housing included)

Reports to: Dean of Students

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the development, scheduling, and implementation of student activities on campus;
• Supervises the Student Council, Campus Activities Board, and student clubs and organizations;
• Serves as a staff presence for student events, often being required to be on campus evenings and weekends;
• Facilitates New Student Orientation and Move In with Residence Life;
• Fosters development of student leaders in Student Council, CAB, Clubs, and Orientation through weekly meetings, one-on-ones, and leadership development initiatives;
• Establishes policies and implements best practices to support a cohesive student life program that complements the academic mission of the college;
• Develops social and co-curricular programs and encourages and supports student programming for an active campus;
• Strives to assure excellence in the programming on campus through providing resources for continuous assessment of student needs and evaluation of program effectiveness and success;
• Works collaboratively with offices across campus to provide a comprehensive, and complimentary programming plan;
• Assists in the implementation of a framework for a comprehensive student leadership development program;
• Networks across campus to coordinate the college programming calendar;
• Serves as a member of the Student Life Leadership Team;
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Student Life.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must be committed to the mission and purpose of Christian higher education and must express a personal faith in Jesus Christ.
• A Master’s degree in higher education administration, student development or related field is preferred.
• The candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must be committed to working in a team setting.
• Evenings and weekends hours may be required.

Application Procedure:

To apply please submit the following materials via email to: [e-mail].

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 References
• Answers to the following questions:

1. Please provide a brief description of your journey to personal faith in Jesus Christ and subsequent growth.
2. Please identify the church where you currently attend. In what ways are you currently participating in your local church or fellowship?
3. Are there any areas of Houghton’s beliefs or practices that you find challenging or problematic? If yes, please explain.