Director of Undergraduate Engagement at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA

Job description

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. ELIGIBILITY : Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment. Position Summary: The Director of Undergraduate Engagement plans, coordinates, and manages campus life programs, student organizations, and leadership initiatives at colleges and universities to boost student retention, satisfaction, and a sense of belonging. Minimum Qualifications : Education – Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree in student development, student affairs, counseling, education, or a related area preferred. Experience – Managing students and organizing student events; advising student organizations; implementing service and leadership initiatives; working with diverse populations and multiple functional areas within a higher education setting. Skills & Abilities – Strong interpersonal communication skills (oral/written); effective organizational skills; student advocacy; decision-making ability; knowledge of assessment practices, including the development of learning outcomes; knowledge of specific trends and issues affecting student life and student engagement; ability to incorporate principles of diversity/social justice. Supervisory Responsibilities – Supervise student leaders, student workers, student groups and organizations; model strong presentation, organization, orientation planning, management skills. Collaboration – Must be committed to teamwork and collaboration across departments of the University, fostering positive engagement with internal and external constituents. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as a full-time professional to oversee the vision, operation, and assessment of student engagement programs and services. Support departmental and institutional missions and advance the University’s strategic plan. Contribute to holistic development of students through programs, events, leadership opportunities, and membership in organizations. Organizes volunteer opportunities, community service days, Provides oversight, advising, and resources for clubs/organizations and campus activities boards, such as the Student Activities Board (SAB). Work collaboratively to plan, execute, and assess orientation and leadership programs to prepare incoming students for success (i.e. signature events like Welcome Week, graduation activities, Spirit Week, and student appreciation programs). Initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate student events – with students, as well as ongoing programmatic efforts for student engagement. Manage operations for student spaces, such as the student union building, lounge areas, or game rooms. Designs surveys and focus groups to measure how campus activities influence student retention and graduation rates. Oversees the division’s social media accounts, event calendars, and campus-wide newsletters to drive student participation. Serve on the University on-call rotation that responds to student issues and emergencies during business hours, as well as on nights and weekends. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students and/or the Vice President of Student Development & Engagement (SD&E). Supervisory Responsibi