Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Rhodes College•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Rhodes College will be closed for Winter Break December 20, 2025-January 4, 2026. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement directly supports student organizations and student leaders and creates opportunities for engagement on campus. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Student Leadership & Engagement, aids in the leadership and administration of the Student Leadership & Engagement alignment (Student Engagement, Student Transitions and the Chaplain) and serves as one of the institution’s student advocates. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement is a member of the student life team, broadly providing leadership and service to the Rhodes community. A commitment to student development and success, experiential learning, and a high level of student interaction is essential.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.
One year of full-time professional experience directly related to Student Engagement or related experience required OR one and a half years of a graduate assistantship experience may be considered.
This position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
Frequent and flexible evening and weekend hours are required.
Strong communication, writing, and social media skills are required.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with students, staff, and faculty required.
Demonstrated ability to organize numerous projects requiring attention to detail, consistently meet deadlines, exercise professional judgment, and solve problems are required.

Nice To Haves

Prior work with student activities, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and/or leadership development, preferred.
Prior work with diverse populations, experience facilitating groups, and with advisory responsibilities, preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing and reconciling budgets, preferred.
Knowledge of Compliance & Risk Management
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge and experience with policies and legal issues in higher education.
Knowledge of FERPA, Clery, Title IX, and other applicable federal laws.
Knowledge of risk management and prevention strategies on college campuses.
Ability to Provide Leadership, Supervise Staff and Manage Environments
Able to work independently in a highly productive and fast-paced environment.
Ability to provide consultation and coaching for managers, supervisors, staff, faculty, and administrators.
Ability to mediate and use problem-solving skills for resolution.
A thorough understanding of the organizational management of student affairs, including partnership building with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community.
Ability to provide perspective and utilize a proactive style of leadership that encourages teamwork and interaction.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population and promote a campus climate of inclusion and participation by all students.
Ability to analyze complex situations and make sound judgments and decisions.
Strong Communications Skills
Demonstrated understanding of student services and deep commitment to the connection between the curricular and co-curricular spheres of a college communication.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with complex and sometimes sensitive issues.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to effectively present information to large groups of people.
Collaborative and Relational Approach
Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships across campus with particular attention to the Dean of Students, Athletics Department, Dean of Student Success, Residence Life, Campus Safety, Turley Memphis Center, Counseling Center, Alumni & Development, Finance, and Communications.
Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and families to establish and maintain good working relationships.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary advisor for two governing boards supported by the office, including the Allocations & Student Organization Commission and one fraternity or sorority council.
Administers the student organization re-registration process, including outreach, documentation review, follow-up, and system updates to maintain an accurate and compliant roster of active organizations.
Coordinate student organization training and development by designing and delivering comprehensive learning experiences that build leadership capacity, strengthen organizational operations, and promote meaningful engagement; manages related communications with student organizations, leaders, and advisors, and oversees assessment and compliance.
Oversee and administer part of the student organization management processes, with specific oversight for the administration of the student activity fee to all student organizations in conjunction with ASOC. Additionally, work with organizations who have additional revenue streams with gift accounts for their administration.
Manage the Lynx Pantry in coordination with the college’s partnership with the Mid-South Food bank, including staffing and food pickups required to make this service available to all students.
Plan and execute campus-wide events and traditions including First Day of Classes, Finals Week, and Mosaic Celebration, a commencement celebration for all students that highlights special populations, cohorts, and student groups.
Collaborate with appropriate campus partners on holistic student development programming that supports student populations across campus and student-led initiatives as appropriate.
Lead and attend student programming, including evening and weekend meetings, student trainings, and leadership opportunities.
Assist in developing and enhancing campus traditions, including Homecoming, Family Weekend, Rites of Spring, Senior Week, and other traditions as appropriate.
Serve as an active and engaged member of the Student Leadership & Engagement alignment. Provide direct support and collaboration across the alignment.