Assistant Director Student Engagement

Job no: 493312

Work type: Exempt Staff

Location: Gambier, OH

Kenyon College is excited to announce to launch the search for our Assistant Director of Student Engagement position, open now for applications. If you are committed to student leadership, success, and inclusivity we encourage you to apply to join our team! In cooperation with other Student Affairs staff members, the Assistant Director provides guidance and support through mentorship, departmental training, and direct advising support to our highly engaged student organizations.

In particular, the Assistant Director will support student organizations that enhance a sense of belonging for students on Kenyon’s campus. This is an eleven (11) month position, with full benefits, and includes regular evening and weekend responsibilities.

• Provide leadership development/training opportunities based on core competencies and best practices to 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. These meetings will allow for guidance and support on compliance with college policies and standards, organization and member development, student organization expectations and policies, budgets and purchasing, risk management, recruitment and retention, event planning and marketing, philanthropy/service, and overall leadership development. Organize and support programming, new member recruitment, and education programs for Greek organizations.
  
  Provide administrative duties including but not limited to GPA and requirement checks for prospective and active members, roster collection and maintenance, collection of dues, using our student engagement platform, KCon. Liaise on education, prevention, and conduct with various departments for local fraternities and sororities. Supervise Greek Life intern in Student Engagement. Collaborate with the Advancement Division on Greek Life related initiatives.

• Along with the Director of Student Engagement, 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. Be the primary point of contact and support person for large campus programming initiatives such as Involvement Fair, Orientation Kick‑Off, Homecoming, Late Nite Bites, Hype Events, Gundies (Student Leadership Awards), and Senior Week.
  
  Oversee the implementation and evaluation of the Weaver Wednesday mini‑grant which provides funding and event planning support for student organizations and departments. Develop a campus‑wide advertising campaign to promote large‑scale events.

• Develop, organize, and orchestrate advisor training/support for registered student organizations; including, but not limited to:
  Ensure operations meet college and external reporting standards, such as advisors attending all required college‑sanctioned training including requirements through the Clery Act and Office of Civil Rights. Confirmation of advisors every academic semester for the Office of Student Engagement. Perform outreach to Kenyon employees to solicit interest in becoming a student organization advisor. Assist both 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 the coordination and scheduling of co‑curricular student programs including assisting student leaders with fiscal management, contract negotiation, and logistical coordination particularly for Horn Gallery and WKCO. Ensure…