Assistant Director for Student Experiences

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$58,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re currently searching for an Assistant Director for Student Experiences to join the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team in Blacksburg, VA, to help us in our mission. The Assistant Director for Student Experiences (residential focus) is responsible for developing and implementing a vision for the ExperienceVT initiative in the residence halls as part of the Residential Well-being model. Reporting to the Associate Director for Student Experiences in SECL, the Assistant Director will lead a team of four ExperienceVT Residential Well-being Coordinators to address the unique needs of each residential district and student within Residential Well-being. Additionally, they will support SECL programs through departmental events and oversee VIP Experiences, providing services to unique residential populations and helping students build pathways to meaningful engagement both on campus and in the surrounding community as they prepare to transition to off-campus living. So, if you’re passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 35,000+ students (including approximately 9,300 on-campus residents), please keep reading.

Requirements

A master’s degree in higher education or a related field or equivalent experience
Experience with campus student engagement efforts and an understanding of the residential student experience
Demonstrated experience supervising staff or graduate/student employees
Demonstrated commitment to student success, including student belonging and mattering
Experience developing, implementing, and assessing campus programming
Ability to analyze and interpret local and national data trends that impact the student experience
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with our diverse campus populations
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse campus populations
The selected candidate is required to have a criminal and a driver's check.

Nice To Haves

Creativity in identifying, brainstorming, implementing, and evaluating programs and services to build welcoming communities that foster belonging.
Proficiency with data collection tools (e.g. survey platforms & reporting dashboards) and experience translating findings into programmatic recommendations.
Ability to respond effectively to crises
Experience working with students in a complex educational setting.
Experience developing curriculum or training content for Residential Student Leaders or SECL student staff members
Ability to analyze and interpret local and national data trends that impact the student experience, and implement solutions for Residential Well-Being

Responsibilities

Leading and overseeing the ExperienceVT-related efforts in each of the residence halls.
Developing a plan for engagement in the residential pillars of ExperienceVT (Traditions, Transitions, Navigating VT, and Connection) to be delivered by the ExperienceVT Coordinators and Student Leaders.
Developing training for Student Leaders to foster social engagement through the pillars, in collaboration with the ExperienceVT Coordinators.
Guiding efforts that intentionally prepare students for life beyond the residence halls by connecting them with off-campus opportunities, community partnerships, and resources that support successful transitions to off-campus living and engagement.
Collecting and analyzing data to determine how best to support each district and identify opportunities to strengthen the residential experience while preparing students for continued engagement as they move off campus.
Proposing changes to community and student leader expectations that may help improve student success and well-being for all students, both during their time in the residence halls and as they transition into the broader Virginia Tech and Blacksburg communities.
Supporting SECL programs through departmental events.
Overseeing VIP Experiences, providing services to unique residential populations.
Helping students build pathways to meaningful engagement both on campus and in the surrounding community as they prepare to transition to off-campus living.