Assistant Director, Student Government Engagement and Success

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

9d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Government Engagement and Success (SGES) provides leadership and strategic support for initiatives that strengthen student engagement, student organization success, and student leadership development across the university. Reporting to the Director of SGES, this position helps guide the department’s vision and operations, contributes to decisions affecting programs and services, and assumes the Director’s responsibilities when needed. The Assistant Director oversees key service areas related to student leadership and financial advising, develops assessment and communication strategies, and ensures that services align with university expectations and best practices in co-curricular learning. A central part of this role is developing student centered programs that inspire and equip student leaders, enrich the campus environment, and support an inclusive and welcoming community. The position collaborates closely with campus partners, participates on committees, and helps create service models that enhance the student experience and advance departmental goals. The Assistant Director supervises two professional staff members as well as student employees, providing guidance, training, and support to strengthen program delivery and organizational performance. The role advises elected officers within the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO) and student organizations recognized by ASUO, offering day to day leadership, problem solving, and interpretation of policies and regulations. They coordinate educational initiatives, guide student leaders through decision making processes, and support risk management and compliance efforts for student organization activity. The position helps facilitate the incidental fee allocation process, partners with advisors who support ASUO’s committees and senate, and contributes to campus wide events and recognition programs. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to evaluate programs and use data to inform decisions, and a commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Assistant Director must balance multiple priorities in a fast paced environment, build effective relationships, and exercise sound judgment to support students, staff, and the broader campus community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years’ experience in co-curricular development within a higher education environment.
Experience with program evaluation and strategic decision-making.
Understanding of student leadership development in higher education – including ability to provide day-to-day leadership, advice and support to students and employees in a student-centered, student development-focused manner.
Ability to measure and evaluate programs and services, using a variety of techniques.
Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical and planning skills with proven ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Experience with or ability to improve organizational performance and utilize outcome-based decision making skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Ability to facilitate trainings for students and staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with emphasis in leadership, organizational development or assessment.
Advising experience, preferably in a college or university setting.
Experience coordinating program evaluation, including the design of survey instruments, collection of data, and reporting of results.