Assistant Director, Student Engagement

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Associate Director for Student Engagement (Risk Management), the Assistant Director provides advising, education, training, and support to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). The role develops and implements educational opportunities for RSO leaders, advises student boards or committees, supervises full-time staff, and consults with RSOs and campus partners on event planning, organization management, and intra-group conflict. The position serves on the Student Organization Development & Administration (SODA) team in the Department of Student Engagement, within Student Affairs’ Student Success, Inclusion, and Belonging area. Student Engagement also includes the Student Organization Finance Center, Student Sustainability, and Student Governance. This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 – Program Coordinator appointment on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after January 4, 2027. The budgeted salary range is $56,000–$61,000. The position is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship and is intended to be benefits-eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years (24 months) total of education, training, and/or work experience in student education administration, organizational leadership, college student personnel, or a related field; a relevant master’s degree may substitute for one year of work experience.
Demonstrated experience advising higher education student organizations, student governments, and/or governing councils.
Knowledge of college or university student development theory.
Ability to interpret policy, exercise sound judgment, and adapt successfully to changing conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with campus partners.
Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Knowledge of student organization or engagement management software.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Development, Student Affairs, or a related field.
Experience advising student government, funding boards, or other councils of elected representatives.
Experience in budgeting and expense management.
Experience working with student organizations in a university setting.
Experience developing training or educational sessions.
Experience in event planning.
Experience advising or mentoring students.
Experience interpreting policy, managing work processes, or collaborating with others.
Experience coordinating projects with stakeholders across multiple areas or units.

Responsibilities

Supervise a full-time Coordinator in Student Engagement and assist with supervision of student staff as needed.
Advise either the Student Organization Resource Fee (SORF) Board or Illinois Student Government (ISG) committees, leadership, and/or chairs.
For the SORF Board, facilitate member training and organizational development; oversee record maintenance, fiscal management and reporting, funding standards, and allocation reviews; provide approvals as needed; support recruitment of future board members; attend funding meetings; coordinate policy and process integration into orientations and workshops; and supervise student staff hired by the Board.
For ISG, co-advise with the Director of Student Engagement, attend meetings and individual meetings, provide guidance, facilitate training on relevant processes and procedures, and assist with onboarding new members.
Develop and implement workshops, round tables, training, and other educational opportunities for RSO leaders; conduct needs assessments, identify learning outcomes, create curriculum, and assess effectiveness.
Collaborate with campus partners to identify relevant existing programs and opportunities for co-programming; deliver educational programs and train professional and student staff to facilitate them.
Oversee RSO registration and event registration processes and serve as the point of contact for related issues and concerns.
As needed, coordinate RSO scholarships, including timelines, communication with Student Affairs Advances and donors, application and decision-making processes, review, and notification of recipients.
As needed, participate in RSO stewardship and donor relations, including helping student organization members solicit donations and thank donors in coordination with Student Affairs Advancement.
Participate in Student Engagement staff meetings and professional development meetings.
Participate in coordinating annual Quad Day in August and the Student Org Expo in January or February.
Participate in marketing and outreach activities throughout the year.
Perform other duties as assigned, including service on campus committees, to advance the unit, department, and division.