Director, Student Engagement, Greek and Leadership

Position Title Director, Student Engagement, Greek Life and Leadership - 003118

Division

Department

Department 210360 - Student Center Administration

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a college or university setting is preferred. A doctorate degree is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama's Student Center is seeking to hire a Director, Student Engagement, Greek Life and Leadership.

These are the job duties required of the position.

• Responsible for the administrative management and oversight of our Student Engagement offices that include Greek Life, Leadership Development, and Student Organizations.
• Directs, implements, creates, and advises comprehensive leadership programs/programming through student engagement, Greek Life, and campus-wide.
• Provides professional development, guidance, leadership, strategic planning, program implementation, training, and assessment for all Student Engagement offices.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the performance of Student Engagement professional and student staff, to include assigning duties, reviewing performance, approving time off, timesheet approvals, managing disciplinary issues, and preparing evaluations.
• Oversees Involve South, our digital engagement software used for tracking student involvement and organization development.
• Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive student organization and Greek life awards program.
• Negotiates, reviews, and executes contracts for Student Engagement, to include working with the Budget Office, Risk Management, and General Counsel.
• Oversees the annual budget for all Student Engagement offices.
• Accompanies students to regional and national conferences as needed and appropriate.
• Leads the digital media efforts for all Student Involvement offices, to include managing all EMS , Involve South, social media, and website content.
• Monitors and prepares the timely processing of daily deposits, direct payment, bills, and invoices for all Student Involvement offices.
• Oversees the assessment plan and policy updates for all Student Engagement offices.
• Monitors risk management exposure associated with Student Engagement programming.
• Participates in and chairs (or co-chairs) various committees as assigned, which includes Common Read/Common World, Homecoming, Week of Welcome, and various scholarships.
• Plans and executes all logistical aspects of the annual Miss University of South Alabama pageant, including budget management, venue coordination, judge recruitment, promotional campaigns, sponsorship acquisition, and campus-wide outreach to boost participation and ticket sales.
• Participates in department and division professional development activities.
• Maintains active participation in professional associations such as ACUI , AFA , NACA , NASPA , and SACSA .
• Serves as an event planning resource for campus and maintaining a full understanding of university policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with university policies and local, state, and federal laws.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the division and across campus to provide a comprehensive student life experience while maintaining a commitment to learning and personal development.
• Develops collaborative relationships with faculty and staff for the purposes of increasing student involvement, building community, and creating co-curricular student development opportunities.
• Performs all functions and responsibilities of a Campus Security Authority, as defined by the Clery…