Student Engagement Manager

OVERVIEW

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Title:

Student Engagement Manager Worker Type:
Regular

Pay Type:

Salary Exempt Status:
Yes Compensation Grade (Track/Level): CA3 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
Salary Ranges:
All Compensation Grades Supervisory Organization (Department):
Student Life Leaders

Reporting to the Director of Student Life, the Student Engagement Manager manages the student life program for students living in the residence halls and after school programs at Model Secondary School for The Deaf (MSSD), promoting an atmosphere conducive to the academic, social, emotional, and life planning development of students.

Develops, implements, and oversees a comprehensive after-school and student engagement program that promotes student involvement through clubs, organizations, leadership opportunities, recreational activities, cultural celebrations, service-learning projects, dances, educational programs, and other special events. Coordinates elections for all student organizations and provides ongoing guidance and support to student leaders. Designs, coordinates, and delivers ongoing professional development and training opportunities for the Student Life team to strengthen knowledge, skills, and program effectiveness.

Supervises and mentors student leaders and student organization sponsors, providing training and development opportunities; oversees the recruitment and retention of student organizations and volunteers; and ensures the safety and well-being of students during all activities and events. Provides supervision to the team; provides ongoing feedback to all employees including student workers; completes the annual performance evaluations for each regular status and extended temporary staff;

set goals and expectations for each staff; resolves workplace conflicts in a timely manner and seeks support from Human Resources or the Office of Equal Opportunity Program, if needed; promotes a safe and healthy work environment; and ensures professional development opportunities are provided to each regular status and extended temporary staff. Promotes student engagement and leadership development by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities;

regularly assesses student interests and program effectiveness through surveys, feedback sessions, and other evaluation methods; and collaborates with students to develop new organizations, activities, and initiatives that reflect their interests and passions. Develops, manages, and monitors assigned budgets for student activities and after-school programming, ensuring cost-effective use of resources, timely processing of expenditures, accurate timesheet and recordkeeping, maintenance of accurate records of student participation, event attendance, organizational activities, and compliance with school policies and procedures in all student activities.

Works collaboratively with school and residential staff to support the integration of extracurricular programs with the overall educational mission of the school and residential program; oversees dormitory activities with school staff to provide support of the academic program; communicates effectively with parents and guardians about student activities and upcoming events; and serves as a liaison between the student body and the administration.

Works with staff and students to develop a sense of community; implements community building activities for staff and students; and ensures that the academic and residential programs promote community building…