X96555 Associate Director of Student Engagement

Northeastern State University; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave time

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Northeastern State University is seeking an Associate Director of Student Engagement in Tahlequah, OK. This role supervises the student involvement team, oversees fraternity/sorority life, and leads leadership development and community engagement initiatives to enrich NSU students' college experience.

The position manages budgets, coordinates events, mentors staff and student workers, and collaborates with campus partners to drive retention and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in student affairs, higher education, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in student activities, Greek life, or leadership programming.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the student involvement team.
• Oversee fraternity and sorority life and related activities.
• Develop leadership programs and civic engagement initiatives.
• Manage budgets and publications.
• Coordinate community service and volunteer programming.
• Advise student organizations and councils.
• Maintain stakeholder communications.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Community engagement

Fraternity/Sorority knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

X96555 Associate Director of Student Engagement

Associate Director of Student Engagement

JOBSUMMARY

Supervisingthe student involvement team, this position provides leadership, programmanagement, vision and creativity to a dynamic team of professional and paraprofessional staff. This position oversees the NSU fraternity and sorority community, provides ongoing leadership development opportunities for all NSU students, assists with Community Engagement efforts, and manages the student involvement team.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides leadership, vision, and supervision of the student involvement team within the Department of Student Engagement, with the support of the Director of Student Engagement and Transition.
• Areas of management includes: fraternity and sorority life, leadership development, community service and volunteerism, civic engagement, student organizations, and major events and campus programs.
• Creates a cohesive team unit through the implementation of professional development, coaching, and mentoring for the student involvement team members, including two full-time professional staff, a graduate assistant, and student workers.
• Advises officers and members of the fraternity and sorority governing councils and member chapters; advises individual members of the fraternity and sorority community and other members of the student body.
• Directly manages the overall fraternity and sorority program, including risk management, member education, planning annual retreats for governing council officers, and managing annual awards.
• Assists the governing council officers with formal and informal membership recruitment processes.
• Works with housing personnel and governing councils in regard to campus living.
• Advises Order of Omega.
• Maintains regular communication with fraternity and sorority chapter advisors, national/international headquarters, local alumni, community leaders, and University partners for both chapter management and leadership development.
• Coordinates Days of Service and community service programming. Manages the volunteer database, tracks and reports service hours.
• Provides civic engagement programming and education.
• Manages a broad based leadership development program for all NSU students. Provides ongoing outreach and training opportunities around topics of leadership development. Coordinates the leadership certificate.
• Updates and tracks strategic plans, learning outcomes, and assessments.
• Manages applicable budgets.
• Develops and maintains publications.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of student development and leadership development theory.
• Knowledge of fraternity and sorority operations, including Inter-fraternity, PanHellenic, National PanHellenic, and multicultural organizations.
• Knowledge of higher education law related to organizations and event risk management.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORYCONTROLS

The Director of Student Engagement and Transitions assigns work in terms of program goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews workthrough conferences, reports, and observation of program activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the state and university purchasingpolicies, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations, Title IX, ADA, professional advising standards, university policies and procedures, NPC Manualof Information, NIC guidelines, various multicultural and NPHC governingdocuments, and the NSU student code of conduct. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties, as well as coordination of activities and programs. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to oversee the university’s student involvement programs. Success in this position contributes to the successful engagement and retention of students.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, representatives of national and international Greek organizations, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to justify, defend or negotiate matters, or to motivate persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY

Thisposition directly supervises Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Coordinatorof Student Engagement, Graduate Assistant, and several student workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Student Activities, Greek Life, Leadership programming, or related area.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising full-time staff.
• Experience managing budgets.

Annual salary $53,544.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time. Anticipated hire date: 1/4/2027 Applications will be accepted until: 11/16/2026 Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all “applicable” federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.