Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · 3 months ago
Director of Student Engagement
Prescott, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a global leader in aviation and aerospace education, offering a vibrant campus environment. The Director of Student Engagement & Student Union is responsible for overseeing student activities, leadership programs, and the operational management of the Student Union, while also supervising staff and coordinating orientation programs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide vision, mission, and purpose for the Department within the Division of Student Affairs, the Dean of Students leadership team, and the ERAU-Prescott Campus
Provide supervision, leadership, and administrative oversight to Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), student events that fall within the purview of the department, Fraternity and Sorority Life, student leadership programs, Parent and Family Programs, and fall and spring Orientation programs for students
Oversee the advising of all Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs); meet with and train student leaders and advisors as necessary
Create and present workshops for students, organizations, and advisors
Assist with the administration of the student organization conduct process in collaboration with the Dean of Students Office
Serve as the campus administrator for the university’s student organization management software, currently CampusGroups, which serves as the database for student organizations and events
Plan and schedule activities throughout the year to create social and developmental learning opportunities for students
Serve as a key member of the Campus Events Committee
Create, manage, and adjust operational budgets for the Department and Orientation programs
Serve as the Budget Manager for the Department
Responsible for departmental and divisional assessment efforts
Review and update departmental policies and procedures; assist in the periodic review and update of relevant campus policies and publications including the Student Handbook
Stay current on regional and national trends in student affairs, student engagement, and student activities in higher education
Responsible for the recruitment, selection, and training of all departmental staff, including two full-time, master’s-level assistant directors and numerous student staff
Meet regularly with the department and individually with professional staff to provide guidance and supervision
Conduct evaluations regularly with professional staff, including annual formal evaluations; oversee and implement the evaluation process for student staff
Create and implement individualized and department-wide professional development opportunities for professional and student staff
Responsible for leading, conceptualizing, developing, and implementing fall and spring Orientation programs for students
Recruit, select, train, and supervise over 40 student Orientation Leaders (OLs)
Coordinate effectively with various campus stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of Orientation programs, including stakeholders from academic affairs, the campus events committee, facilities, the Chancellor’s Office, and ROTC
Participate in planning in the Campus Opening Committee for planning the start of the fall and spring semesters
Serve as an advisor to specific student organizations, including the Student Government Association (SGA), as assigned
Develop, coordinate, and implement campus-wide leadership development programs for students
Plan, organize, manage, promote, and host an annual campus-wide leadership awards/recognition ceremony
Responsible for Student Union desk operations, including the selection, management, training, and scheduling of student employees
Manage building operations, usage, Capital and Work Order requests to ensure appropriate facility quality and welcoming student environment
Ensure that Student Union services are provided effectively and within operational budgets
Oversee the management of Student Union games, game systems, and other entertainment equipment
Maintain open communication with other stakeholders (e.g. Sodexo) who operate programs and services in the building
Maintain Student Union and Department controlled bulletin boards
Provide leadership for the building in emergencies
Provide leadership as needed in the development, building, and opening of new Student Union facilities on campus
Ensure Departmental participation on the conduct committee
Serve as a conduct officer hearing low, medium, and high-level cases in accordance with the student conduct procedures set forth in the Student Handbook
Ensure Departmental participation on the CARES/Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT); utilize staff to carry out interventions assigned by CARES/BIT and update the database in a timely manner
Ensure that staff properly address and document student conduct and student of concern cases; following up appropriately and providing case oversight as needed
Serve on and/or provide leadership for relevant campus or university committees as assigned
Assist the Dean of Students and other officials as needed with relevant projects or tasks as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Directly supervise two full-time, master’s-level professional staff
Directly and indirectly supervise over 60 paraprofessional staff, including Orientation Leaders (OLs) and student employees
Qualification
Required
Master's degree
Minimum of 5-10 years experience in student engagement, student activities, and/or working with recognized student organizations
Strong organizational, technology, supervisory, and administrative skills
Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and leadership education
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across campus
Preferred
Experience as a student conduct officer
Experience supervising full-time professional staff
Experience with on-line management software (e.g. CampusGroups, Maxient, etc.)
Involvement in local, state, and/or national professional student activities organization(s)
Benefits
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
Company
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world's largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace.
1001-5000 employees
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Brandon Young, DBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
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