Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Dean College•Franklin, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement creates meaningful opportunities for students to connect, get involved, and develop as leaders. The position advises the Dean Activities Board, supports student organizations, leads the recruitment and development of Orientation Leaders, and creates programming responsive to the needs and interests of the student community, including commuter students. The Assistant Director collaborates with campus partners and works with the Director to advance a comprehensive student engagement program that strengthens involvement, leadership, connection, and community. The position includes a live-on requirement. The Assistant Director will be provided with an unfurnished campus house adjacent to campus; utilities are included, and a meal plan is provided when the dining center is open. The expected salary range is $55,000–$58,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Dean College offers health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of two years of professional experience in higher education or student affairs, with relevant experience in student activities, programming, orientation, or student engagement.
Experience developing, implementing, assessing, and continuously improving student programs, activities, and initiatives.
Background advising and supporting student organizations, student leaders, and/or student programming boards.
Experience recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating student employees or student leaders.
Knowledge of student development, leadership development, student engagement, and orientation and transition programming.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
Strong organizational, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive campus community and creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect, engage, and develop as leaders.
Ability to reside on campus and maintain availability for programs and activities outside traditional business hours.
Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Advise the Dean Activities Board and guide the development, coordination, and delivery of signature student programs and traditions, including Winter Week and Spring Week.
Direct the recognition and ongoing administration of student organizations, advising student leaders and advisors on college policies, organizational operations, event planning, recruitment, and member engagement.
Lead the recruitment, selection, hiring, training, supervision, assessment, and ongoing development of Orientation Leaders supporting New Student Orientation and Bulldog Beginnings.
Develop and coordinate programming for commuter students, incorporating student feedback to address their interests, needs, and opportunities for campus involvement.
Collaborate with campus partners to plan and implement student programs and activities, supporting communication, logistics, and execution.
Work with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive student activities program promoting involvement, leadership development, connection, and community.
Serve as a campus resource on student activities, organizations, and engagement initiatives, providing guidance and connecting students with resources and opportunities.
Coordinate the Office's participation in Admissions and enrollment events, including displays, information tables, activities, and other programming for prospective and admitted students.
Lead, coordinate, or support Office programs, initiatives, and events as assigned, including direct responsibility for designated programming areas.
Serve on College committees and working groups and participate in institutional initiatives as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.