Director of Student Engagement

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberlin College is seeking a Director of Student Engagement within the Division of Student Affairs. The role leads the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement and shapes the overall student organization engagement strategy to promote student learning, success, and retention.

The Director provides guidance on chartering, funding decisions, leadership retreats, and advisor training, while collaborating across campus to support diverse student organizations and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Student Affairs Administration, Counseling, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in Student Affairs and campus programming.
• Experience advising student organizations on a college campus.
• Experience supervising both professional staff and student staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement and develop the student engagement strategy.
• Advise student organizations through chartering, funding, and leadership training.
• Oversee budgeting, event contracts, and staff supervision.
• Coordinate professional development for student organizations and advisors.
• Represent student organizations on campus committees and at events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Event planning

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Counseling, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Director of Student Engagement is an essential member of the Division of Student Affairs at Oberlin College. This position provides leadership to the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement, while leading the overall student organization engagement strategy with an overall goal of student learning, success, and retention. The position reports directly to the Director of Student Leadership & Civic Engagement.

Responsibilities

The Director of Student Engagement also serves as a resource to student organizations throughout the entire life cycle of an organization, including managing the new organization chartering process, advising the “Student Finance Committee” that funds student organizations, leading Student Organization Leadership Retreats, Training Organizations and Organization Advisors, and helping with organizational leadership transitions. This position should keep track of trends of best practice in higher education, to best support our student organizations and provide high-impact engagement opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

Student Organizations

• Coordinate the student organization chartering process.
• Manage student organization storage, resource room, and office allocation.
• Serve as a resource for all student organizations.
• Advise the “Student Finance Committee” that allocates student organization funding.
• Facilitate training for the Student Organization undergraduate leadership and advisors.
• Organize and execute training and professional development for all student organization advisors.
• Maintain the virtual student organization resource guide and handbook.
• Assist the Student Senate and Director of Student Leadership & Civic Engagement in coordinating an annual Student Organization and Leadership Recognition and Awards event.
• Lead workshops, in collaboration with the Director of Student Leadership & Civic Engagement, to help navigate issues for organizations such as, but not limited to, conflict, leadership transition, and inclusive practices.

Administrative

• Negotiate and execute event contracts on behalf of Oberlin College.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise student employees who fall under the purview of this position.
• Revise policies relating to the Office of Student Leadership & Involvement annually.
• Participate in professional development organizations including, but not limited to, ACPA , NASPA , ACUI , NACA , GLCA , NODA , and COFHE .
• Be visible on campus to students, student organizations, and campus staff.
• Participate on campus committees, including for large-scale events, to help represent student organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Counseling, or other related fields.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience working in Student Affairs and, in particular, with campus programming and student organizations.
• Experience advising student organizations on a college campus.
• Prior Experience supervising both professional staff and student staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work on several large projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the Google Suite.
• Significant experience in training, team building/facilitation, co-curricular event planning, assessment, and mentoring/coaching with diverse constituencies.
• Experience with budget management and financial systems, including problem solving, collaboration, partnership development, and counseling/human relationships within a supervisory role.
• Experience with large-scale event planning.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience advising a Student Finance Board that allocates money to campus organizations.
• Experience working with “Presence” Student Engagement Software

Competitive and commensurate to experience

Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Excellence

Oberlin College is committed to creating and sustaining a vibrant, welcoming community where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and where every member has an equal opportunity to learn, work, and contribute based on their talents, skills, and merit. We value a campus environment that draws on a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas to enrich education, scholarship, and daily interactions. The College adheres strictly to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws, including Title VI, Title VII , Title IX, the Equal Protection Clause, and related regulations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic in employment, admissions, or educational programs. Hiring and advancement decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and job-related criteria. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence, free inquiry, respectful dialogue, and equal opportunity under the law to apply. The Office for Institutional Equity plays a key role in supporting a fair, compliant, and inclusive workplace and learning environment for the entire Oberlin community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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