Director of Student Engagement

Director Of Student Engagement & Student Union

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The Director of Student Engagement & Student Union serves as a member of the Leadership Team in the Division of Student Affairs and is directly responsible for the oversight, supervision, development, coordination, assessment, and strategic growth of a comprehensive co-curricular student engagement and student activities program designed to address the social and developmental needs of students on the ERAU-Prescott Campus. The Department of Student Engagement & Student Union is responsible for fall and spring Orientation programs, Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), advising of student groups, campus-wide student events, Fraternity and Sorority Life, student leadership programs, and Parent and Family Programs. The Director also oversees the daily and functional operations of the Student Union. The Director supervises two Assistant Directors as well as student staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluation.

This is a full-time, twelve month, exempt position.

Duties :

Administrative Oversight

• Provide vision, mission, and purpose for the Department within the Division of Student Affairs, the Dean of Students leadership team, and the ERAU-Prescott Campus.
• Provide supervision, leadership, and administrative oversight to Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), student events that fall within the purview of the department, Fraternity and Sorority Life, student leadership programs, Parent and Family Programs, and fall and spring Orientation programs for students.
• Oversee the advising of all Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs); meet with and train student leaders and advisors as necessary.
• Create and present workshops for students, organizations, and advisors.
• Assist with the administration of the student organization conduct process in collaboration with the Dean of Students Office.
• Serve as the campus administrator for the university's student organization management software, currently CampusGroups, which serves as the database for student organizations and events.
• Plan and schedule activities throughout the year to create social and developmental learning opportunities for students.
• Serve as a key member of the Campus Events Committee.
• Create, manage, and adjust operational budgets for the Department and Orientation programs.
• Serve as the Budget Manager for the Department.
• Responsible for departmental and divisional assessment efforts.
• Review and update departmental policies and procedures; assist in the periodic review and update of relevant campus policies and publications including the Student Handbook.
• Stay current on regional and national trends in student affairs, student engagement, and student activities in higher education.

Staff Supervision and Development

Orientation Programs

Student Leadership Development

Student Union Operations

Additional Support to the Division of Student Affairs, Campus, and University

Supervisory Responsibilities

Long hours, evening, and weekend hours may be required. Travel is minimal and typically related to a conference.

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Application process / requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309941. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include :

Current Embry-Riddle employees : Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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