Director of Student Engagement

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Prescott, AZ

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Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard! Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that's at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today. The Director of Student Engagement & Student Union serves as a member of the Leadership Team in the Division of Student Affairs and is directly responsible for the oversight, supervision, development, coordination, assessment, and strategic growth of a comprehensive co-curricular student engagement and student activities program designed to address the social and developmental needs of students on the ERAU-Prescott Campus. The Department of Student Engagement & Student Union is responsible for fall and spring Orientation programs, Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), advising of student groups, campus-wide student events, Fraternity and Sorority Life, student leadership programs, and Parent and Family Programs. The Director also oversees the daily and functional operations of the Student Union. The Director supervises two Assistant Directors as well as student staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluation. This is a full-time, twelve month, exempt position.

Provide vision, mission, and purpose for the Department within the Division of Student Affairs.
Provide supervision, leadership, and administrative oversight to Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), student events, Fraternity and Sorority Life, student leadership programs, Parent and Family Programs, and Orientation programs.
Oversee the advising of all Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs); meet with and train student leaders and advisors as necessary.
Create and present workshops for students, organizations, and advisors.
Assist with the administration of the student organization conduct process in collaboration with the Dean of Students Office.
Serve as the campus administrator for the university's student organization management software.
Plan and schedule activities throughout the year to create social and developmental learning opportunities for students.
Serve as a key member of the Campus Events Committee.
Create, manage, and adjust operational budgets for the Department and Orientation programs.
Serve as the Budget Manager for the Department.
Responsible for departmental and divisional assessment efforts.
Review and update departmental policies and procedures.
Stay current on regional and national trends in student affairs, student engagement, and student activities in higher education.
Responsible for the recruitment, selection, and training of all departmental staff.
Meet regularly with the department and individually with professional staff to provide guidance and supervision.
Conduct evaluations regularly with professional staff, including annual formal evaluations.
Create and implement individualized and department-wide professional development opportunities for professional and student staff.
Responsible for leading, conceptualizing, developing, and implementing fall and spring Orientation programs for students.
Recruit, select, train, and supervise over 40 student Orientation Leaders (OLs).
Coordinate effectively with various campus stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of Orientation programs.
Participate in planning in the Campus Opening Committee for planning the start of the fall and spring semesters.
Serve as an advisor to specific student organizations, including the Student Government Association (SGA).
Develop, coordinate, and implement campus-wide leadership development programs for students.
Plan, organize, manage, promote, and host an annual campus-wide leadership awards/recognition ceremony.
Responsible for Student Union desk operations, including the selection, management, training, and scheduling of student employees.
Manage building operations, usage, Capital and Work Order requests.
Ensure that Student Union services are provided effectively and within operational budgets.
Oversee the management of Student Union games, game systems, and other entertainment equipment.
Maintain open communication with other stakeholders who operate programs and services in the building.
Maintain Student Union and Department controlled bulletin boards.
Provide leadership for the building in emergencies.
Provide leadership as needed in the development, building, and opening of new Student Union facilities on campus.
Ensure Departmental participation on the conduct committee.
Serve as a conduct officer hearing low, medium, and high-level cases.
Ensure Departmental participation on the CARES/Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
Ensure that staff properly address and document student conduct and student of concern cases.
Serve on and/or provide leadership for relevant campus or university committees as assigned.
Assist the Dean of Students and other officials as needed with relevant projects or tasks.

Master's degree.
Minimum of 5-10 years experience in student engagement, student activities, and/or working with recognized student organizations.
Strong organizational, technology, supervisory, and administrative skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and leadership education.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across campus.

Experience as a student conduct officer.
Experience supervising full-time professional staff.
Experience with on-line management software (e.g. CampusGroups, Maxient, etc.).
Involvement in local, state, and/or national professional student activities organization(s).

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.

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