Senior Manager - General Student Support Services

Tennessee Tech•Cookeville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director for Student Engagement provides strategic leadership for the Center for Student Engagement, including Student Activities and Campus Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Organizations, Leadership Programs, and the Roaden University Center. Serving as the institution’s primary engagement strategist, this role advances a cohesive vision for student engagement through innovative programming, elevated signature traditions, and strong campus and community partnerships. By aligning student engagement efforts across academic, co‑curricular, and institutional partners, the Executive Director ensures involvement experiences support student success, retention, sense of belonging, and effectively showcase Tennessee Tech’s vibrant campus life to both current and prospective students.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field.
Minimum of five years of progressive experience in student affairs or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and program development.
Proven ability to manage budgets and staff.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in a related field.
Experience in higher education administration.
Experience with student organizations and leadership development.
Experience in crisis management and student conduct.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for the Center for Student Engagement, including Student Activities and Campus Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Organizations, Leadership Programs, and the Roaden University Center.
Serves as the institution’s primary engagement strategist.
Advances a cohesive vision for student engagement through innovative programming, elevated signature traditions, and strong campus and community partnerships.
Aligns student engagement efforts across academic, co‑curricular, and institutional partners.
Ensures involvement experiences support student success, retention, sense of belonging, and effectively showcase Tennessee Tech’s vibrant campus life to both current and prospective students.