Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Description

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement supports the development and implementation of student engagement initiatives that enhance student involvement, leadership development, campus traditions, and student success. This position assists with the coordination and advisement of student activities, Student Government Association (SGA), registered student organizations (RSOs), student travel, orientation and welcome activities, student service projects, and campus events. The Assistant Director collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and external partners to promote a vibrant and inclusive campus environment while supporting institutional policies and procedures related to student activities and travel.

Evening and weekend hours are required based on programming and event needs.

This position is fully on-site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement supports the development and implementation of student engagement initiatives that enhance student involvement, leadership development, campus traditions, and student success. This position assists with the coordination and advisement of student activities, Student Government Association (SGA), registered student organizations (RSOs), student travel, orientation and welcome activities, student service projects, and campus events. The Assistant Director collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and external partners to promote a vibrant and inclusive campus environment while supporting institutional policies and procedures related to student activities and travel.

Evening and weekend hours are required based on programming and event needs.

• Responsible for managing the student event request process and the student travel request process.
• Oversee the elections process for all Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), including Student Government Association (SGA).
• Train and advise RSO leaders on the guidelines for hosting events, meetings, fundraisers, and engaging in community service activities.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and initiate review and routing of vendor contracts.
• Support the management of student organization budgets, as well as student activities and events budgets.
• Coordinate student-facing logistics and programming related to orientation and welcome activities.
• Maintain student programming traditions for the College.
• Interact effectively as a member of a team, work collaboratively with other departments, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
• Commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and refrain from conflict of interest or the perception thereof.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of student records in accordance with FERPA laws and regulations.
• Provide service to the college community and students through serving on various committees and providing leadership, mentorship, and expertise to students as needed.
• Participate in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Support Services.
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to assist the colleges in fulfilling the mission and vision through administrative duties and community service.
• Advance the prestige of ACHE through advancement of its mission and vision.
• Assist with developing and managing the departmental budget.
• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive student engagement strategy aligned with institutional mission and student success goals.
• Assist with the vision, planning, scheduling, and cross-departmental coordination of major student events and institutional traditions, including new student orientations, White Coat Ceremony, OT Draft Day, Commencement, and other large-scale student programs.
• Provide leadership and direction for student engagement initiatives and peer leadership programs.
• Assess the effectiveness of student engagement initiatives through data collection, participation tracking,…