Director of Engagement

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engagement provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for campus-wide engagement initiatives that foster student involvement, school spirit, civic responsibility, and a vibrant campus culture. This role oversees multiple high-impact engagement units and collaborates closely with campus partners to create inclusive, meaningful, and developmentally focused experiences for students. The Director of Engagement directly supervises the Volunteer Center, Student Life and Involvement Center ( SLIC ), Pacific Greek Council ( PGC ), and Spirit and Engagement, ensuring alignment with divisional goals, institutional priorities, and the University’s mission. This position requires evening and weekend availability to support student programs, events, and engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in student engagement, student life, or related functional areas.
Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing multiple functional areas.
Strong understanding of student development theory and engagement best practices.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fraternity and sorority life, student organization advising, or civic engagement.
Experience working at a private, residential university.
Demonstrated success in building collaborative campus partnerships and managing complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for engagement initiatives that promote student involvement, belonging, leadership development, and school spirit.
Develop and implement short- and long-term goals that align with Student Life priorities and the University of the Pacific’s strategic plan.
Serve as a key thought partner to the Assistant Vice President for Student Life on engagement strategy, culture-building, and student experience initiatives.
Oversee community engagement and service initiatives, including large-scale service days, ongoing volunteer programs, and community partnerships.
Ensure programs support civic learning, reflection, and student leadership development.
Oversee student organization advising, leadership development programs, and involvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with university policies and support student leaders in effective organizational management.
Provide strategic oversight of fraternity and sorority engagement initiatives in collaboration with campus partners.
Support leadership development, community standards, and engagement programming aligned with institutional expectations.
Provides a dedicated, inclusive space for students to connect through gaming, esports, and interactive technology, supporting social engagement, community building, and student well‑being.
Oversee spirit programming, traditions, and engagement initiatives that promote school pride and attendance at campus events, including athletics-related engagement efforts.
Collaborate with campus partners to enhance visibility, participation, and student connection to campus traditions.
Ensure all engagement programs are inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to student needs.
Establish assessment practices to evaluate participation, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness.
Use data and student feedback to inform continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Athletics, Orientation, Week of Welcome, ASUOP , campus ministries, academic partners, and external stakeholders to enhance engagement efforts.
Serve as a liaison to campus committees and working groups related to student engagement and campus culture.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate professional and student staff within assigned departments.
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture.
Support professional development and succession planning within the engagement units.
Manage and oversee departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with divisional priorities.
Support responsible use of student fees and institutional resources.
Ensure compliance with university policies, risk management practices, and applicable regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This position serves as Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them.