Assistant/Associate Director of Student Involvement

Grinnell College•Grinnell, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant/Associate Director of Student Involvement and Engagement at Grinnell College enhances the first-year student experience, supports transitions for new and transfer students, and fosters meaningful student engagement. The role designs and implements programs and initiatives tailored to the needs of first-year and transfer students as they transition to college, and is responsible for implementing a holistic student experience. The position recruits, trains, and leads New Student Ambassador and Transfer Student Peer Mentor staff, and works closely with the Dean of Student Involvement to coordinate transition and engagement processes for new students. The role supports student participation in co-curricular activities, events, and experiences that promote interpersonal and holistic growth. In collaboration with the Student Involvement and Engagement team, faculty, staff, and students, the position contributes to a comprehensive approach to student success, orientation, and retention. It also helps build belonging and community among Grinnell College’s diverse student body.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent.
Relevant work experience: one to two years for the Assistant level or three to five years for the Associate level.
Works well with colleagues to reach shared goals.
Prioritizes tasks and manages time to meet deadlines.
Works independently and gets results.
Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work.
Connects effectively with people of different backgrounds and styles.
Plans and runs successful events from start to finish.
Supports student growth through meaningful programs and experiences.

Nice To Haves

Higher education or social science background preferred.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including late nights and weekends depending on the schedule of campus activities.

Responsibilities

Oversee summer communications with incoming students and coordinate training and logistics for New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, and the First-Year Experience.
Plan and implement Welcome Week and involvement initiatives that connect students with one another and campus resources, supporting retention, inclusion, and belonging.
Serve on the First-Year Experience leadership team.
Recruit, interview, select, and supervise New Student Ambassadors, New Student Coordinators, Transfer Student Peer Mentors, and Weekend student staff; provide regular check-ins and educational opportunities.
Advise student organizations, review requests for student activity funds, and support student organizations’ programming.
Manage seasonal updates to the orientation website and resources, and gather student satisfaction feedback to inform future programming.
Develop, implement, and assess goals and learning outcomes that support the mission of the department, division, and College.
Serve as liaison to the Admission Office to support successful transitions for incoming students.
Partner with colleagues across the Division of Student Affairs and campus, assist with major departmental programs and events, and perform other duties as assigned.
Support student involvement in co-curricular activities, events, and experiences that promote interpersonal and holistic growth.