Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education•Fort Smith, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement supports the development and implementation of student engagement initiatives that enhance student involvement, leadership development, campus traditions, and student success. This position assists with the coordination and advisement of student activities, Student Government Association (SGA), registered student organizations (RSOs), student travel, orientation and welcome activities, student service projects, and campus events. The Assistant Director collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and external partners to promote a vibrant and inclusive campus environment while supporting institutional policies and procedures related to student activities and travel. Evening and weekend hours are required based on programming and event needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in higher education setting.
Experience in campus programming and student group advising.
Ability to work with diverse student body
Valid U.S. driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
Ability to prepare and present information to small and large groups.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, goal-oriented atmosphere, both independently and as part of a unified team.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products including SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interactions.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both routine and complex nature.
Expertise in negotiation.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
May require significant travel or work away from campus.
Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in student personnel services or closely related field.
Experience in student activities, student life, event planning, or other related higher education fields.
Previous student activities experience at a health professions college or medical school.
Experience with presentations, events, and exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

Managing the student event request process and the student travel request process.
Overseeing the elections process for all Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), including Student Government Association (SGA).
Training and advising RSO leaders on the guidelines for hosting events, meetings, fundraisers, and engaging in community service activities.
Maintaining relationships with vendors and initiating review and routing of vendor contracts.
Supporting the management of student organization budgets, as well as student activities and events budgets.
Coordinating student-facing logistics and programming related to orientation and welcome activities.
Maintaining student programming traditions for the College.
Interacting effectively as a member of a team, working collaboratively with other departments, and maintaining a positive attitude.
Demonstrating the highest standard of professionalism in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
Committing to the highest level of ethical behavior and refraining from conflict of interest or the perception thereof.
Maintaining confidentiality and protecting the privacy of student records in accordance with FERPA laws and regulations.
Providing service to the college community and students through serving on various committees and providing leadership, mentorship, and expertise to students as needed.
Participating in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Support Services.
Demonstrating adaptability and willingness to assist the colleges in fulfilling the mission and vision through administrative duties and community service.
Advancing the prestige of ACHE through advancement of its mission and vision.
Assisting with developing and managing the departmental budget.
Supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive student engagement strategy aligned with institutional mission and student success goals.
Assisting with the vision, planning, scheduling, and cross-departmental coordination of major student events and institutional traditions, including new student orientations, White Coat Ceremony, OT Draft Day, Commencement, and other large-scale student programs.
Providing leadership and direction for student engagement initiatives and peer leadership programs.
Assessing the effectiveness of student engagement initiatives through data collection, participation tracking, and student feedback.
Preparing reports regarding student involvement, programming outcomes, and departmental effectiveness.
Ensuring compliance with institutional policies, student conduct expectations, and risk management procedures related to student activities and travel.
Assisting with event safety planning and emergency response coordination as needed.
Promoting an inclusive campus environment that encourages student involvement, belonging, leadership development, and cross-cultural engagement.
Developing leadership development opportunities and training programs for student leaders and registered student organizations.
Assisting with promotion and marketing of student engagement initiatives through digital communication and campus outreach.
Other duties assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services or their designee.