Associate Director of Student Engagement, Office of Student Engagement

Wake Forest University•Winston-Salem, NC

23h

About The Position

The Associate Director of Student Engagement leads a team to support student organizations, student events, and campus programs. As a senior leader in the Office of Student Engagement, the Associate Director supervises the Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Programs, the Coordinator of Student Involvement, graduate and undergraduate student assistants. The Associate Director interprets and implements policy for student organizations, oversees the chartering process for new student organizations, and serves as the co-advisor for Student Government. They develop training, support, and resources for advisors and leaders of student organizations related to risk management, event planning, chartering and organizational excellence. They are responsible for overseeing the event planning process for student-led programs. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director, the Associate Director executes strategy to foster a vibrant student experience with multiple pathways to engagement. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Higher Education or an appropriate field, plus three years of experience in Student Activities or related Student Affairs field.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate collaboratively and professionally with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse university community.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present views in a clear and compelling manner.
Exceptional project management skills to include the ability to prioritize, organize, and lead multiple concurrent initiatives; seeing projects to successful completion.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications and experience in effectively creating documents, reports, and presentations.
Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures established within the University and Division of Campus Life.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed and appropriate.
Knowledge of student learning and operational assessment processes and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to think critically, manage multiple competing priorities, and adjust as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with supervision of professional staff.

Responsibilities

Implements the strategic vision to develop and support student organizations and create pathways to involvement for all students.
Design and facilitate leadership development, training, and education for the leaders of student organizations.
Co-advise the Student Government with the Executive Director of Student Engagement.
Maintain, develop, and interpret policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the development of student organizations, risk management, and event planning.
Partner broadly across the Division of Campus Life to ensure a dynamic web of support for student leaders, advisors, organizations, and events.
Plan and execute large-scale campus-wide traditions, such as President’s Ball, Senior So Dear, and Family Weekend.
Oversee the student event planning and risk management processes, ensuring alignment with university policy and industry best practice.
Chair the Joint Event Planning Committee with representation from University Police, Facilities, Dining, and other campus partners.
Select, train, and supervise a team of graduate and undergraduate student employees with an emphasis on event planning, advising, and communication.
Work directly with the Student Organizations Council to oversee the process of chartering new organizations.
Design, implement, and assess comprehensive training and engagement opportunities for Student Organization Advisors.
Ensure data collection, assessment, and evaluation to measure the impact of OSE programs and events.
Oversee processes and guidelines related to the student engagement platform, The Link.
Maintain an accurate Student Organization Handbook and work collaboratively to ensure accurate record keeping for student organizations, including rosters, constitutions, and bylaws.
Serve as a consultant to campus partners and departments in the Division of Campus Life related to student organization policy, event and risk management, contract review, and other areas of content expertise.
Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Student Engagement to identify and elevate stories related to a vibrant student experience.
Supervise the Assistant Director of Student Organizations and Programs, the Coordinator of Student Involvement, and graduate and undergraduate student staff.
Serve on a variety of committees within the department, the Division of Campus Life, and the University community.
Participate in all department professional activities.
Other duties as assigned.