Associate Director Campus Engagement

Rice University•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director for Campus Engagement serves as a catalyst for the development of high-quality programming related to belonging, leadership development, community building, and pluralism across campus. In this role, the individual is charged with fostering conditions and opportunities for students to develop the interpersonal, intercultural, and civic competencies that will contribute to their flourishing at the university and beyond. Specifically, the Associate Director manages partnerships with residential colleges, student organizations, campus stakeholders, and community partners to create a vibrant and inclusive campus environment; oversees the coordination of heritage- and affinity-based celebrations and recognitions; and supports and advises cultural and affinity-based student groups, with particular attention to promoting leadership growth and organizational success. The Associate Director may also supervise professional and student staff. The role advances institutional priorities by fostering meaningful engagement across differences, strengthening student organizations, cultivating leadership capacity, and partnering across campus to create a cohesive experience. Collectively, these responsibilities contribute to student success, a thriving campus climate, and the development of graduates prepared to lead in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in a college or university setting, such as: Student programming, activities, or support; Student leadership development; Student organization advising; Inclusion and belonging engagement
Proven communication skills, including written, oral, and visual communication
Experience advising student leaders in one-on-one settings
Proven ability to apply student development and learning outcome theories
Proven ability to oversee event planning and programs
Proven ability to instruct students and staff in risk management and program planning
Ability to create educational workshops
Previous supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Leadership training experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the experiences of smaller campus populations within a higher education context, with a particular understanding of the challenges faced by such individuals, as well as a strong appreciation of the social and cultural capital these students bring to campus
Strong programming experience related to free expression, dialogue across differences, and pluralism
Ability to provide mentorship and support to student leaders
Strong organizational and project management skills
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Manages partnerships with residential colleges, student organizations, campus stakeholders, and community partners to create a vibrant and inclusive campus environment.
Oversees the coordination of heritage- and affinity-based celebrations and recognitions.
Supports and advises cultural and affinity-based student groups, with particular attention to promoting leadership growth and organizational success.
Supervises professional and student staff.
Fosters meaningful engagement across differences.
Strengthens student organizations.
Cultivates leadership capacity.
Partners across campus to create a cohesive experience.
Supports department and area mission, vision, and goals.
Develops and enforces operating policies and procedures for the area.
Supervises area staff, sets goals, and provides performance feedback and professional development.
Collaborates with student organizations and student leaders to develop and implement engaging programs, events, and activities that promote intercultural awareness and foster inclusivity.
Advises and guides student organizations on event planning, organizational management, and leadership succession.
Coordinates leadership development, financial responsibility, and risk management programming for student leaders.
Conducts regular assessments to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
Oversees budgets for various accounts and programs within the program area.
Supports university initiatives and programming in the residential colleges and the multicultural center.
Establishes a supportive network and connections with external mentors and alumni.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with student organizations, residential colleges, academic departments, and community organizations to enhance support and programming efforts.
Collaborates on initiatives, leverages resources, and provides networking opportunities for students and student organizations.
Stays current with emerging trends, research, and best practices related to student leadership development and student affairs more broadly.
Performs other duties as assigned.