Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Assistant Director of Student Engagement

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement is responsible for developing and managing student engagement programs, activities and services. This role provides direct oversight over all student organizations and activities, including Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Director fosters a vibrant campus culture by promoting student involvement, leadership development, and community building.

This position is on‑site in Jackson, MS. Regular work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Must be available and willing to work evening and night hours and occasional weekends, as needed, for student events.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

• Provide oversight and advisement of the National Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, including supporting membership recruitment and intake processes.
• Maintain effective relationships with chapter officers, advisors, housing corporation officers, regional advisors and national consultants for each organization
• Advise fraternity and sorority leaders on program development, policy compliance, risk management, leadership growth, and organizational operations.
• Oversee investigations and resolutions of FSL-related policy violations, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
• Generate reports as needed and requested

Student Activities & Organizations

• In conjunction with the Assistant Dean for Student Life, coordinate, plan and execute a comprehensive schedule of student programs and events, including class traditions and social activities
• Manages the student organization recognition and event registration processes
• Provide leadership development opportunities and experiences for student‑led organizations
• Serves as advisor to student organizations as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities and Related Duties

• Supervise and mentor student employees, providing clear expectations and professional development opportunities
• Utilize Colleague, Microsoft Office and other administrative software to manage records and support departmental operations
• Maintain flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by student programming and events.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Affairs, Guidance and Counseling or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of graduate or professional experience in fraternity/sorority life and/or student affairs work is preferred.
• Experience in advising student leaders or employees, providing guidance and support
• Ability to manage event logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, and promotion
• Knowledge of policy compliance and risk management within student affairs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work well with others from a broad range of positions, departments and cultural backgrounds

• Must be available and willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed, for student events
• Able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds without assistance
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks

Interested candidates should email a copy of their resume and a letter of interest to huntetl. No phone calls please.

Millsaps College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Millsaps College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.