Assistant Director for Student Engagement & Development

Trinity Univesity • Waxahachie, TX

19h • $56,010 - $70,012

About The Position

The mission of the Office of Student Engagement & Development is to contribute to a vibrant campus life by developing student leaders, facilitating programs, and providing resources to support and engage students. The Assistant Director for Student Engagement & Development serves as a key contributor to the Office of Student Engagement & Development’s mission to cultivate an engaged, inclusive, and developmentally rich campus environment. This role functions as a generalist within the department, supporting a broad portfolio that includes student organization advising, co-advising of a University-Sponsored Organization, campus programming initiatives, leadership development, and event compliance processes. The Assistant Director provides professional guidance to student leaders and organizations to promote effective governance, responsible resource management, and alignment with University and Student Affairs divisional priorities. Through collaborative partnership with colleagues, the Assistant Director contributes to the development and implementation of engagement strategies that advance student learning outcomes, institutional goals, and a vibrant campus life. This position exercises independent professional judgment in areas including event review, risk assessment, budget oversight, student staff supervision, and program implementation, while operating within established departmental and institutional guidelines. The Assistant Director is a member of the Student Engagement & Development team and shares responsibility for advancing departmental goals, assessment initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of full-time experience in student programming, leadership development, or related functional area.
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of office procedures and customer service.
• Knowledge of student development theories and student leadership theories.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to problem solve and think critically.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to use time efficiently in projects.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Student Personnel/Student Affairs or related field from an accredited institution.
• Student Affairs experience in advising, training, leadership education, counseling, and student programming.
• An understanding of student development theory.
• Proven commitment to and appreciation for issues of diversity and community.
• Ability to articulate issues and trends in higher education.
• Experience designing and conducting assessment activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple tasks with poise and patience.
• An understanding of student development theory.
• Proven commitment to and appreciation for issues of diversity and community.
• Ability to articulate issues and trends in higher education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with poise and patience.
• Ability to assess the performance of others to make improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising support to registered student organizations, offering guidance on governance, financial stewardship, program planning, and compliance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
• Co-advise a University-Sponsored Organization as the lead advisor within Student Engagement & Development, supporting strategic planning, leadership development, fiscal oversight, and alignment with University and divisional initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and leadership development opportunities for student leaders and organization members to enhance leadership capacity, organizational effectiveness, and inclusive engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff advisors to strengthen advising practices and promote consistent support for student organizations.
• Participate in a structured event review rotation to assess student organization programming and campus-wide events.
• Exercise professional judgment to review and approve events within established risk thresholds and escalate higher-risk activities as appropriate.
• Provide consultation and education to student leaders regarding risk mitigation, safety planning, financial procedures, and compliance expectations.
• Contribute to institutional efforts to minimize risk while supporting vibrant and engaging campus programming.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support campus-wide signature programs, traditions, and engagement initiatives that enhance campus spirit and belonging.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of engagement strategies designed to advance institutional and divisional priorities.
• Support innovative approaches to student engagement that respond to evolving student interests and community needs.
• Contribute to assessment efforts, including development of evaluation tools, data collection, analysis, and reporting related to student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Assist with maintenance and optimization of systems that support student organization registration, event submission, and roster management.
• Participate in periodic review and refinement of student organization policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Assist with the supervision of student staff members serving in roles related to event review, budget reconciliation, and engagement support.
• Provide training, performance feedback, and professional development to student employees to ensure effective service delivery and leadership growth.
• Serve as the primary professional liaison for student staff engaged in initial event review and financial reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and adherence to policy.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Serve on committees and represent the department as appropriate.
• Participate in the broader life of the University, including special events and assignments.
• Develops and maintains communications such as website and social media content
• Represents the University in relevant professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level