Assistant Director of Student Engagement

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement directly supports student organizations and student leaders and creates opportunities for engagement on campus. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Student Leadership & Engagement, aids in the leadership and administration of the Student Leadership & Engagement alignment (Student Engagement, Student Transitions and the Chaplain) and serves as one of the institution’s student advocates.

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement is a member of the student life team, broadly providing leadership and service to the Rhodes community. A commitment to student development and success, experiential learning, and a high level of student interaction is essential.

• Serve as the primary advisor for two governing boards supported by the office, including the Allocations & Student Organization Commission and one fraternity or sorority council.
• Administers the student organization re‑registration process, including outreach, documentation review, follow‑up, and system updates to maintain an accurate and compliant roster of active organizations.
• Coordinate student organization training and development by designing and delivering comprehensive learning experiences that build leadership capacity, strengthen organizational operations, and promote meaningful engagement; manages related communications with student organizations, leaders, and advisors, and oversees assessment and compliance.
• Oversee and administer part of the student organization management processes, with specific oversight for the administration of the student activity fee to all student organizations in conjunction with ASOC. Additionally, work with organizations who have additional revenue streams with gift accounts for their administration.
• Manage the Lynx Pantry in coordination with the college’s partnership with the Mid‑South Food bank, including staffing and food pickups required to make this service available to all students.
• Plan and execute campus‑wide events and traditions including First Day of Classes, Finals Week, and Mosaic Celebration, a commencement celebration for all students that highlights special populations, cohorts, and student groups.
• Collaborate with appropriate campus partners on holistic student development programming that supports student populations across campus and student‑led initiatives as appropriate.
• Lead and attend student programming, including evening and weekend meetings, student trainings, and leadership opportunities.
• Assist in developing and enhancing campus traditions, including Homecoming, Family Weekend, Rites of Spring, Senior Week, and other traditions as appropriate.
• Serve as an active and engaged member of the Student Leadership & Engagement alignment. Provide direct support and collaboration across the alignment.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.
• One year of full‑time professional experience directly related to Student Engagement or related experience required OR one and a half years of a graduate assistantship experience may be considered.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position. Frequent and flexible evening and weekend hours are required.
• Strong communication, writing, and social media skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with students, staff, and faculty required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize numerous projects requiring attention to detail, consistently meet deadlines, exercise professional judgment, and solve problems are required.
• Prior work with student activities, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and/or leadership development, preferred.
• Prior work with diverse populations, experience facilitating groups, and with advisory responsibilities, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing and reconciling budgets, preferred.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge and…