Director of Undergraduate Engagement

Brenau University•Gainesville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Undergraduate Engagement plans, coordinates, manages, and assesses campus life programs, student organizations, and leadership initiatives to support student retention, satisfaction, belonging, and holistic development. The role advances departmental and institutional missions and the University’s strategic plan through programs, events, leadership opportunities, service initiatives, and student organization membership. The Director oversees student engagement programs and services, advises clubs and organizations, coordinates orientation and leadership programs, manages student spaces, and evaluates how campus activities affect student outcomes. The position also oversees engagement communications, including social media accounts, event calendars, and campus-wide newsletters. The role participates in an on-call rotation responding to student issues and emergencies during business hours, nights, and weekends, and collaborates across University departments and with internal and external constituents. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position working 37.5 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet departmental needs, with nights and weekends as needed. The appointment is 12 months, continuous. The position is based on-site at Brenau University’s Historic Gainesville Campus in Gainesville, Georgia, with no remote work available and minimal local travel. The role requires operating a university or personal vehicle for work-related travel; employees must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Georgia driver’s license and good driving record. The work is primarily sedentary in an office environment, using standard office equipment and keyboards. It involves prolonged sitting and computer use, short-distance travel, repetitive hand and wrist movements, close visual acuity, and moving objects weighing up to 15 pounds. The position is a Title IX Responsible Employee and must report information about possible sex discrimination or sex-based harassment to the Title IX Coordinator as described in the posting. Employment is subject to applicable background, driving, credit, and drug screenings, as well as eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience managing students and organizing student events.
Experience advising student organizations.
Experience implementing service and leadership initiatives.
Experience working with diverse populations and multiple functional areas within a higher education setting.
Strong oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
Effective organizational skills.
Student advocacy skills.
Decision-making ability.
Knowledge of assessment practices, including development of learning outcomes.
Knowledge of trends and issues affecting student life and student engagement.
Ability to incorporate principles of diversity and social justice.
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration across University departments.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date without requiring employer sponsorship and maintain that eligibility throughout employment.
For work-related vehicle travel: at least 21 years of age, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and a good driving record.
Must submit proof of any professional degree, license, or certification required to competently perform the work.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment criminal background check; the posting also notes other applicable screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in student development, student affairs, counseling, education, or a related area.

Responsibilities

Oversee the vision, operation, and assessment of student engagement programs and services as a full-time professional.
Support departmental and institutional missions and advance the University’s strategic plan.
Contribute to students’ holistic development through programs, events, leadership opportunities, and membership in organizations.
Organize volunteer opportunities and community service days.
Provide oversight, advising, and resources for clubs, organizations, and campus activity boards, including the Student Activities Board (SAB).
Collaborate to plan, execute, and assess orientation and leadership programs for incoming students, including Welcome Week, graduation activities, Spirit Week, and student appreciation programs.
Initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate student events and ongoing student engagement programming.
Manage operations for student spaces, such as the student union building, lounge areas, and game rooms.
Design surveys and focus groups to assess how campus activities influence student retention and graduation rates.
Oversee the division’s social media accounts, event calendars, and campus-wide newsletters to drive student participation.
Serve on the University on-call rotation to respond to student issues and emergencies during business hours, nights, and weekends.
Collaborate with University departments and internal and external constituents.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students and/or the Vice President of Student Development & Engagement (SD&E).