Assistant Director of Belonging; CS

Assistant Director of Belonging (CS26-254)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Belonging (CS26-254). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of identity-based and intercultural programs, educational initiatives, and engagement experiences that celebrate diverse student identities, cultures, histories, and lived experiences and contribute to advancing an inclusive and welcoming campus culture at SIUE.
• Coordinate and execute a comprehensive portfolio of affinity-based and cultural programming initiatives, including Affinity Welcome programs, Affinity Graduation Celebrations, and institution-wide educational and celebratory programming connected to nationally recognized History and Heritage Months and other cultural recognition initiatives.
• Develop both active and passive programming opportunities designed to foster student connection, peer engagement, belonging, retention, and student success, including collaborative events, educational campaigns, and community-building experiences.
• Supervise and train team members involved in belonging and engagement programming and initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, student organizations, campus departments, and community partners to develop programs, strengthen partnerships, and advance inclusive excellence and student engagement efforts across the institution.
• Support departmental, divisional, and pillar-wide initiatives, programs, events, and committees as needed, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

FLSA:
Exempt

Bachelor’s degree.

A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (

Note:

Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

2+ additional years experience developing, planning, and implementing events, workshops, and programs for a diverse population(s).

• Applicant must possess excellent coordination, collaboration, and superior communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to understand conceptual ideas and translate into practical programs.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a university community.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse background and create a campus atmosphere that cultivates acceptance, mutual understanding, and belonging.
• Must be available for evening and weekend hours.

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Social Work,…