Assistant Director, Student Government Engagement and Success

Join the Student Life Experiential Learning and Engagement portfolio as the Assistant Director of Student Government Engagement and Success (SGES). This position helps to guide the high-impact activities and initiatives sponsored by the University’s Student Government Association (SGA) and more than 230 SGA-recognized student organizations, ensuring compliance, policy adherence, and risk management. Reporting to the Director of SGES, this position interprets and enforces university, state, and federal regulations, oversees the annual Incidental Fee allocation process (~$11M), and manages risk, event safety, and records compliance, while also supervising professional staff, advising student leaders, and driving continuous improvement of departmental services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a higher education professional to step into a position of significant leadership and influence, shaping policy, mentoring student leaders, and helping guide the future of student engagement at UO.

Department: SGES/Student Life

Appointment Type and Duration:
Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $67,000 - $77,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

November 9, 2026; position open until filled

The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.

Student Government Engagement and Success (SGES) coordinates the operations, support and continuity for the university’s student government, the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO), and for student leaders within ASUO-Recognized Student Organizations. The ASUO serves as the primary entry point for student leadership and campus and community engagement. ASUO’s Legislative and Executive Branches are responsible for recognizing and serving over 230 student organizations, whose members interact with ASUO officials, SGES staff, university departments, and student government and university policy on a regular basis.

In addition, ASUO officials recommend the allocation of approximately $11 million in mandatory Student Incidental Fees through an annual budget process that requires the approval of the University President and Board of Trustees, requiring departmental oversight of significant financial, risk, and policy compliance obligations. Given this scope and complexity, this position works collaboratively across academic and student life units to align engagement and experiential learning initiatives with the university’s strategic plan and the vision of the Experiential Learning & Engagement portfolio within the Division of Student Life, for enhancing student success and flourishing.

The Assistant Director of SGES serves as the department's primary resource for risk, financial, and policy compliance related to student government and the more than 230 student organizations recognized by ASUO, while providing leadership for…