Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Exact $42,666.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Life insurance
wellness programs
Job Description
West Texas A&M University is a public institution located in Canyon, Texas, committed to providing a quality education and fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment for its students. The university continues to expand its efforts in student engagement and leadership development, aiming to enhance student success and retention through dynamic campus activities and programs. West Texas A&M University offers a supportive workplace with a competitive salary and benefits package that includes comprehensive health plans, wellness programs, retirement savings options, and paid leave including 13-15 paid holidays annually. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging plays a crucial role within the Student Engagement and Leadership department, focusing on strategic leadership and program management that cultivates a fulfilling and inclusive campus experience.
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging is responsible for creating and managing initiatives that encourage student participation in leadership, service, and co-curricular activities, which are essential to developing a strong sense of community and belonging on campus. This role requires visionary leadership in planning and executing a broad spectrum of events—including campus traditions, leadership development sessions, community service projects, and large-scale activities such as Homecoming and Welcome Week. The position also involves direct supervision of student consultants as well as a larger volunteer base engaged in event planning and facilitation. The Assistant Director collaborates with various campus partners to align events and programs with the university’s goals related to retention and student success. This role demands a mix of administrative prowess, strong organizational skills, and the ability to assess and refine programs using best practice methodologies. Additionally, the position requires involvement in marketing and promotional efforts to maximize student engagement and the holistic growth of the student body. Night and weekend work may be necessary to ensure events run smoothly. This staff position offers a salary starting at $3,555.50 monthly and represents a high-impact opportunity for professionals passionate about student development and campus engagement to contribute meaningfully to West Texas A&M University’s vibrant community.
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging is responsible for creating and managing initiatives that encourage student participation in leadership, service, and co-curricular activities, which are essential to developing a strong sense of community and belonging on campus. This role requires visionary leadership in planning and executing a broad spectrum of events—including campus traditions, leadership development sessions, community service projects, and large-scale activities such as Homecoming and Welcome Week. The position also involves direct supervision of student consultants as well as a larger volunteer base engaged in event planning and facilitation. The Assistant Director collaborates with various campus partners to align events and programs with the university’s goals related to retention and student success. This role demands a mix of administrative prowess, strong organizational skills, and the ability to assess and refine programs using best practice methodologies. Additionally, the position requires involvement in marketing and promotional efforts to maximize student engagement and the holistic growth of the student body. Night and weekend work may be necessary to ensure events run smoothly. This staff position offers a salary starting at $3,555.50 monthly and represents a high-impact opportunity for professionals passionate about student development and campus engagement to contribute meaningfully to West Texas A&M University’s vibrant community.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field or combination of education and experience
- four years of professional experience in management of Student Activities programs
- experience planning and facilitating campus-wide events, Homecoming and Welcome Week activities, leadership training, and community service activities
- excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- ability to work in a high energy, flexible team environment
- planning large-scale campus events
- advising students
- collaborating with campus and community partners
- administrative skills
- event planning skills
- prioritization skills
- experience with marketing and promotional efforts related to growth in student activity participation
- preferred master's degree in higher education, student affairs, marketing, or related field
- five years of related experience in management of Student Activities programs contributing to significant student engagement efforts
- experience advising and supervising student staff and providing professional development
- utilizing assessments to make data informed decisions
- ability to develop collaborative partnerships with campus and community stakeholders
- knowledge and experience working with Student Activities programs, student organizations, campus engagement
- knowledge and understanding of student development theory, student personnel administration, and retention
- experience creating and facilitating broad engagement, socialization, and student development
- managing programming budget, goals, processes, and assessment regarding campus programs, leadership and service events.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- four years of professional experience managing Student Activities programs
- experience planning and facilitating campus-wide events such as Homecoming and Welcome Week
- strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- analytical, critical thinking, and organizational abilities
- experience planning large-scale campus events
- student advising and collaboration with campus and community partners
- administrative and event planning skills
- marketing and promotional experience related to student activity participation
- preferred master's degree in higher education, student affairs, marketing, or related field
- five years of experience in Student Activities program management contributing to student engagement initiatives
- experience advising and supervising student staff and providing professional development
- capable of using assessments to inform decisions
- ability to develop collaborative partnerships with stakeholders
- knowledge of student development theory, student personnel administration, and retention
- demonstrated success in creating and facilitating broad engagement and socialization programs
- experience managing programming budgets and assessments for leadership and service events.
Job Duties
- Conducts planning, organizing, and executing events on various scales and types (campus traditions, leadership development, community service, etc.)
- coordinates logistics, manages budgets, secures venues, negotiates contracts, handles risk management, curriculum development, marketing, assessment, and overall smooth event operations
- directly supervises approximately 5 Student Consultants and 25-75 student volunteers
- creates, maintains, and promotes programming and activities calendar focusing on student organization engagement opportunities
- collaborates with academic leaders for cross-divisional and cross-institutional student learning outcomes
- engages in marketing and promotional efforts
- conducts assessments to implement best practice methods for event planning, membership development, leadership curriculum, service opportunities, recruitment, budget development, and program effectiveness
- handles email communication, phone calls, and other inquiries related to student activities and leadership development
- works nights and weekends as needed
- maintains 100% compliance with required System, University, and job-specific online training courses
- performs other duties as assigned.
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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