Director of Campus Engagement

Position Title

Director of Campus Engagement

Full Time - 12 months

Campus Engagement

The Director of Campus Engagement provides leadership, strategic vision, and planning for a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services that drive co-curricular involvement for all Doane University students. The Director supports the mission of the institution and the Division of Student Affairs; promotes an active co-curricular experience for both residential (Crete campus) and nonresidential students (Lincoln campus); fosters the development of student organizations, their individual members and advisors;

contributes to student leadership development and connection to the larger Doane community, and must possess a broad and deep understanding of national best practices and innovations to promote a robust co-curricular experience. The Director collaborates with multiple campus and community partners on all campuses to achieve these outcomes. Diversity, equity and inclusion are mission‑imperative areas in the Doane community, and the Director should be a leader in promoting an inclusive and equitable environment.

Co‑curricular programs must model an environment that supports students of all identities, worldviews, and backgrounds, while actively identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that have created disparities in outcomes for underrepresented students.

Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and free undergraduate and discounted graduate tuition. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

$53,000 - $58,000

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, education, counseling, or a closely related field, plus 3-5 years of full-time professional experience in one or more of the following areas within a college/university or educational setting:
Student Affairs, campus engagement, event management, counseling, advising students.

• Supervisory experience
• Experience advising student organizations and the development of training and policies to support student organization success.

Success in this position also requires:

• Demonstrated financial management skills and the ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking, listening, writing, including the ability to write comprehensive reports.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with a diverse population of constituents, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work on multiple tasks at once.
• Technology savvy, including community engagement platforms, leveraging branding and social media marketing strategies relevant to student engagement in the digital marketplace.
• Self‑starter and change‑oriented.
• Must be able to work effectively with high‑energy college students.

A master’s degree is preferred.

Valid driver’s license.

Some evening and weekend work is required, particularly during major campus events (Enrollment Days, Welcome Week, Homecoming).

Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is an equal‑opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. Following USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Doane is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.