Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Student Center is seeking to hire a Director, Student Engagement, Greek Life and Leadership. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the administrative management and oversight of our Student Engagement offices that include Greek Life, Leadership Development, and Student Organizations. Directs, implements, creates, and advises comprehensive leadership programs/programming through student engagement, Greek Life, and campus-wide. Provides professional development, guidance, leadership, strategic planning, program implementation, training, and assessment for all Student Engagement offices. Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the performance of Student Engagement professional and student staff, to include assigning duties, reviewing performance, approving time off, timesheet approvals, managing disciplinary issues, and preparing evaluations. Oversees InvolveSouth, our digital engagement software used for tracking student involvement and organization development. Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive student organization and Greek life awards program. Negotiates, reviews, and executes contracts for Student Engagement, to include working with the Budget Office, Risk Management, and General Counsel. Oversees the annual budget for all Student Engagement offices. Accompanies students to regional and national conferences as needed and appropriate. Leads the digital media efforts for ail Student Involvement offices, to include managing all EMS , InvolveSouth, social media, and website content. Monitors and prepares the timely processing of daily deposits, direct payment, bills, and invoices for all Student Involvement offices. Oversees the assessment plan and policy updates for all Student Engagement offices. Monitors risk management exposure associated with Student Engagement programming. Participates in and chairs (or co-chairs) various committees as assigned, which includes Common Read/Common World, Homecoming, Week of Welcome, and various scholarships. Plans and executes all logistical aspects of the annual Miss University of South Alabama pageant, including budget management, venue coordination, judge recruitment, promotional campaigns, sponsorship acquisition, and campus-wide outreach to boost participation and ticket sales. Participates in department and division professional development activities. Maintains active participation in professional associations such as ACUI , AFA , NACA , NASPA , and SACSA . Serves as an event planning resource for campus and maintaining a full understanding of university policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with university policies and local, state, and federal laws. Collaborates with colleagues in the division and across campus to provide a comprehensive student life experience while maintaining a commitment to learning and personal development. Develops collaborative relationships with faculty and staff for the purposes of increasing student involvement, building community, and creating co-curricular student development opportunities. Performs ail functions and responsibilities of a Campus Security Authority, as defined by the Clery Act. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years of related professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a college or university setting is preferred. A doctorate degree is preferred.
The University of South Alabama’s Student Center is seeking to hire a Director, Student Engagement, Greek Life and Leadership. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the administrative management and oversight of our Student Engagement offices that include Greek Life, Leadership Development, and Student Organizations. Directs, implements, creates, and advises comprehensive leadership programs/programming through student engagement, Greek Life, and campus-wide. Provides professional development, guidance, leadership, strategic planning, program implementation, training, and assessment for all Student Engagement offices. Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the performance of Student Engagement professional and student staff, to include assigning duties, reviewing performance, approving time off, timesheet approvals, managing disciplinary issues, and preparing evaluations. Oversees InvolveSouth, our digital engagement software used for tracking student involvement and organization development. Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive student organization and Greek life awards program. Negotiates, reviews, and executes contracts for Student Engagement, to include working with the Budget Office, Risk Management, and General Counsel. Oversees the annual budget for all Student Engagement offices. Accompanies students to regional and national conferences as needed and appropriate. Leads the digital media efforts for ail Student Involvement offices, to include managing all EMS , InvolveSouth, social media, and website content. Monitors and prepares the timely processing of daily deposits, direct payment, bills, and invoices for all Student Involvement offices. Oversees the assessment plan and policy updates for all Student Engagement offices. Monitors risk management exposure associated with Student Engagement programming. Participates in and chairs (or co-chairs) various committees as assigned, which includes Common Read/Common World, Homecoming, Week of Welcome, and various scholarships. Plans and executes all logistical aspects of the annual Miss University of South Alabama pageant, including budget management, venue coordination, judge recruitment, promotional campaigns, sponsorship acquisition, and campus-wide outreach to boost participation and ticket sales. Participates in department and division professional development activities. Maintains active participation in professional associations such as ACUI , AFA , NACA , NASPA , and SACSA . Serves as an event planning resource for campus and maintaining a full understanding of university policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with university policies and local, state, and federal laws. Collaborates with colleagues in the division and across campus to provide a comprehensive student life experience while maintaining a commitment to learning and personal development. Develops collaborative relationships with faculty and staff for the purposes of increasing student involvement, building community, and creating co-curricular student development opportunities. Performs ail functions and responsibilities of a Campus Security Authority, as defined by the Clery Act. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years of related professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a college or university setting is preferred. A doctorate degree is preferred.