Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Governance

Baylor University • Waco, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Governance to provide leadership for student organization development, engagement initiatives, and leadership education within Student Activities. This position oversees the student organization event approval process, new organization chartering, and signature engagement initiatives while fostering meaningful involvement opportunities that promote student belonging, leadership development, and organizational success. The Assistant Director supervises professional and graduate staff and contributes to the strategic advancement of the Student Engagement & Governance portfolio.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are required.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree and five years of relevant experience are preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.
• Preference will be given to candidates with applicable Baylor experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the student organization experience, including management of the student organization event approval process, organizational compliance, policy implementation, risk management education, and organizational development initiatives
• Ensure student organizations operate effectively and align with university policies and expectations while supporting student engagement and success
• Manage the chartering process for new student organizations from initial inquiry through university recognition
• Advise student leaders on organizational development, governance structures, constitutions, and sustainability planning
• Develop resources and educational opportunities that support organizational effectiveness and long-term success
• Develop and implement leadership development programs, officer training initiatives, and educational opportunities that strengthen student leadership capacity and governance knowledge
• Coordinate and assess engagement initiatives that foster student involvement, belonging, and leadership growth
• Lead the planning, implementation, and assessment of Late Night and other assigned engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with campus partners to create welcoming and meaningful involvement opportunities that connect students with organizations, resources, and leadership experiences
• Supervise assigned professional and graduate staff, providing mentorship, performance management, and professional development
• Contribute to departmental assessment efforts, strategic planning, process improvement initiatives, and the advancement of Student Engagement & Governance priorities
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• generous time off
• tuition remission
• outstanding automatic retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

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