Director of Student Engagement

WyoTech•Laramie, WY

4d•$68,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

WyoTech’s mission is simple but bold: BEST TRAINING. BEST EXPERIENCE. BEST OUTCOMES. WyoTech is seeking a dynamic and student-focused leader to join our team at WyoTech, where you will play a vital role in shaping the overall student experience through innovative engagement, support, and student initiatives. This position provides strategic oversight of student activities, leadership development, community service, prevention programming, and case management, while ensuring students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically and personally. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking professional who is passionate about fostering a welcoming campus environment, strengthening student retention, and using data-driven strategies to continuously improve programs and services that support student success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Education, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in residential life, student services, housing operations, campus safety, or a related field
Ability to move across campus and assist with event or program activities
Light lifting (up to 25 lbs.) for materials and event setup
Applicants who are offered an appointment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation and driver license check

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for student engagement programs, including student activities, leadership, community service, and prevention programs as well as a case management program
Advocate for the needs of the student body and develop initiatives that build community engagement and retention and actively foster a campus climate that is welcoming and supportive of the student body
Work with teams to plan and execute major campus community building events, and other campus special programs that benefit the student body
Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate full-time staff in student activities and student support programs as well as student staff in food pantry and prevention programs
Develop and implement onboarding and ongoing professional development programs for full-time and student staff
Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and service among staff to promote a positive and safe campus environment
Support the continued development and success of our student activities and leadership programs
Oversee the management of the extra credit tracking and communication in each phase
Develop and implement a robust community service placement and tracking system to support increased student volunteering
Oversee the utilization of Federal Work Study funding to support student staff positions across all programs
Guide the development and implementation of the Case Management Team at WyoTech with outlined policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, ADA, HLC, and other regulatory or accreditation-related requirements
Develop and implement student well-being programs and services for continuous quality improvement
Work with the team to ensure students have assistance with social service needs, including referrals to internal support and community-based resources
Coordinate with community partners, social service providers, and support groups to enhance student access to wellness services
Develop and maintain MOUs with relevant community agencies as needed
Oversee the full academic accommodations request, review, and approval process
Attend new student events and communicate with admissions and Student Readiness teams to share information prior to arrival regarding accommodations and transitions
Oversee the re-entry process for students returning from medical or mental health leave
Develop proactive mental health and other health education programs, including interpersonal violence prevention programming, including education on consent, healthy relationships, and alcohol and drug prevention initiatives
Work with the broader Student Life and Housing teams to ensure students have support in navigating challenges such as adjusting to student life, roommate conflicts, homesickness, and other barriers to success
Produce annual program review, reporting, and assessment
Serve on the on-call team to respond to incidents involving student conduct and crisis
Work closely with the AVP of Student Experience and other campus leaders to address student needs and improve the overall student experience
Develop an annual budget and track spending related to student engagement programs
Utilize data and feedback to inform program development, operational improvements, and strategic planning across all programs
Assist the AVP of Student Experience with departmental initiatives, planning, and other duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned