Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Student Center Operations

Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Student Center Operations

Job Category:
Student Services

Requisition Number: ASSOC
001273
Posted:
December 19, 2025
Full Time, On-site
Rate: $50,000 USD per year

Location:

Monmouth University, Main Campus – West Long Branch, NJ

• Plan and implement programming for the Office of Student Engagement, including evenings and weekends.
• Advise the Student Activities Board (SAB) and serve as a resource person to students, campus clubs, and student organizations.
• Maintain and update the Student Engagement Platform and App, develop tools within the app to assist with student clubs/organizations management.
• Maintain departmental web pages and portal pages; create social media posts and weekly email of campus events; utilize displays on advertising TVs in Student Center and Dining Hall.
• Hire and supervise student marketing assistants for advertising and marketing of student engagement opportunities.
• Work with student groups to host food trucks and outside food vendors, ensuring contracts and University requirements are completed.
• Coordinate advisement and programming for the senior class.
• Negotiate with outside vendors and manage contracts related to campus programming, ensuring compliance with University policy.
• Support higher‑level programming efforts (e.g., New Student Orientation, Residential programming, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Spring fest, Open House, Commencement).
• Prepare documentation including annual reports, assessment projects, and other materials as required.
• Student Center Operations:
  • Overall management of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center (RSSC) and day‑to‑day operations.
  • Work with Central Scheduling to approve usage of the Student Center and Nagy Commons.
  • Coordinate event set‑ups and custodial overtime needs.
  • Hire, train, and supervise Student Center Information Booth Staff, Building Manager Staff, student Set‑Up Crew, and student supervisor.
  • Create yearly assessment of the services offered and manage the budget for RSSC.
  • Assign office space to clubs & organizations and assess usage.
• Residential Life On-Call Responsibilities:
  • Participate in on‑call duty rotation supporting a residential community of >1,500 students; provided with private, furnished apartment.
  • Manage and implement University crisis response protocols; serve as first‑line responder for campus emergencies.
  • Serve as a member of the Student Life professional response team, coordinating communication during incidents.
  • Provide oversight and real‑time support to all student staff on duty overnight across all residential facilities.
  • Maintain residency in the University‑assigned apartment and fulfill live‑in staff responsibilities.
  • Respond in person to incidents occurring in University‑owned housing up to one mile from the main campus, as required.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Ability to work non‑routine hours, including some weekend hours and occasional travel.
  • Ability to reside in University‑sponsored housing.
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. and stand for periods of time.
  • A valid driver’s licence with no serious violations in the past five years and no more than three moving violations in the past three years.
  • Reliable transportation to local University sites.
  • Proficient in office equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of MS Word 2016 and Excel 2016.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field.
  • Demonstrated skills in relationship building and collaboration.
  • Two years of experience in Student Life, Residential Life, or related field at undergraduate or graduate level.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with facilitation and training.
• Additional Application Material
  
  Required:
  
  
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
  • Cover Letter.
  • Optional documents:
    Professional References.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire and for spouse/civil‑union partner and IRS dependent after one year of full‑time continuous employment.
• Employer paid Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Employer‑sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, with additional events at irregular hours including evenings and weekends.

Expected salary: $50,000 – $53,000 per year (target). 52 weeks per year, 36.25 hours per week.

Union: N/A

Job Posting Close Date:
Open until filled.

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