Director of Student Engagement & Belonging - Student Activities

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities.

As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

The Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment advances the University's commitment to excellence by providing students with inclusive, innovative, and impactful educational experiences to learn, lead and thrive today and throughout their lives.

The departments within the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment provide essential programs and services dedicated to helping the 18,000 plus students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs at the University succeed.

The Director of Student Engagement & Belonging serves as a visionary leader dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive campus environment. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President & Dean of Students, this role provides strategic leadership and oversight for a comprehensive portfolio of student engagement programs, services, and facilities, including student activities, orientation, fraternity and sorority life, intercultural student engagement and Campus Center operations.

The Director plays a pivotal role in advancing belonging and inclusive initiatives while strategically managing programs, facilities, and resources that promote student engagement, leadership development, retention, and success. Through collaborative partnerships across the University and the broader community, the Director ensures that student programs and the Campus Center serve as integral components of campus life, enriching the educational experience and fostering a strong sense of community for all students.

The programs and services within Student Engagement & Belonging are supported by the University's 300,000+ square-foot, four-floor Campus Center, which serves as a central hub of campus community life and provides a gathering place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as opportunities for involvement in formal and informal activities. The Director provides strategic oversight of the Campus Center facility and its operations, ensuring that spaces, programs, services, and resources effectively respond to the social, recreational, cultural, inclusive, and educational needs of students.

The Director oversees a comprehensive portfolio of co-curricular experiences, including student leadership development, student activities, orientation, and engagement initiatives designed to enhance students' sense of belonging, connection, and participation in University life while supporting overall retention and success. The scope and complexity of these programs, services, and facility operations are comprehensive and significant, requiring strong organizational, financial, administrative, and collaborative leadership.

• Personnel and Management
  • Serves as a visionary leader for the following units:
    • Student Activities & Orientation;
    • Fraternity and Sorority Life;
    • Campus Center Management;
    • Intercultural Student Engagement
  • Lead and manage direct reports providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to assure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the University's mission. Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Complete performance management feedback and goals timely and per requirements, offering constructive feedback and developing improvement plans.
  • Support the Associate Vice President & Dean of Students in the planning, administration, and…