Assistant Director Student Engagement

Assistant Director of Student Engagement – Kenyon College

Kenyon College is excited to announce the search for an Assistant Director of Student Engagement. This role focuses on student leadership, success, and inclusivity across the campus for an eleven‑month term with full benefits and requires evening and weekend availability.

• Job No: 493312
• Work type: Exempt Staff
• Location: Gambier, OH

• Greek Life Support (30%)
  • Provide leadership development/training opportunities for 9 registered Greek Life organizations and student leaders.
  • Develop, implement, and assess a Greek Standards Program.
  • Assist in the development and coordination of hazing prevention programs and workshops as well as other risk‑management topics with various departments.
  • Advise Greek Life committees such as Fraternity and Sorority councils.
  • Liaise with Greek Life advisors and national organizations.
  • Advise and support the presidents/leaders of fraternities and sororities through monthly/bimonthly meetings covering compliance, organization, member development, budgets, risk management, recruitment, event planning, marketing, philanthropy, and overall leadership development.
  • Organize and support programming, new member recruitment, and educational programs for Greek organizations.
  • Provide administrative duties including GPA and requirement checks for prospective and active members, roster collection and maintenance, collection of dues, and use of the student engagement platform KCon.
  • Liaise with various departments on education, prevention, and conduct for local fraternities and sororities.
  • Supervise the Greek Life intern in Student Engagement.
  • Collaborate with the Advancement Division on Greek Life related initiatives.
• Campus Programming Initiatives (30%)
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of a pre‑orientation leadership program for new students in coordination with the First Year Experience, Residence Life, and other campus partners.
  • Act as the primary point of contact and support for large campus programming initiatives such as Involvement Fair, Orientation Kick‑Off, Homecoming, Late Nite Bites, Hype Events, Gundies, and Senior Week.
  • Oversee implementation and evaluation of the Weaver Wednesday mini grant providing funding and event planning support for student organizations and departments.
  • Develop a campus‑wide advertising campaign to promote large‑scale events.
• Student Organization Support and Administration (30%)
  • Develop, organize, and orchestrate advisor training/support for registered student organizations.
  • Ensure operations meet College and external reporting standards, including required training such as Clery Act and Office of Civil Rights.
  • Confirm advisors each academic semester for the Office of Student Engagement.
  • Perform outreach to Kenyon employees to solicit interest in becoming a student organization advisor.
  • Assist new and current registered student organizations with advisor identification and selection.
  • Coordinate advisor appreciation on behalf of the Office of Student Engagement.
  • Advise WKCO FM 91.9 Radio Free Kenyon and The Horn Gallery.
  • Provide direction in coordinating and scheduling co‑curricular student programs, assisting student leaders with fiscal management, contract negotiation, and logistical coordination for Horn Gallery and WKCO.
  • Ensure operations meet College and external reporting standards, such as FCC compliance.
  • Inventory and purchase equipment for operational needs of student organizations.
  • Advise the Senior Class Committee of Student Council on operations and large‑scale campus programming.
  • Advise the Sophomore & Junior Class Committees of Student Council on operations and campus programming.
  • Manage the Horn Gallery sound technicians, including hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising programs providing audio support for Horn Gallery shows.
  • Meet individually with students to discuss leadership skill development, set goals, offer guidance, and facilitate reflection on their progress.
• Other Responsibilities (10%)
  • Hire, train, and supervise one or more student interns on general office assistance and long‑term special projects.
  • Partner with campus offices such as Student…