Overview Director, Student Engagement role at Harris-Stowe State University

The Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development serves as an active member of the Student Affairs team by promoting community development and programming through the Office of Student Engagement. The mission of the Office of Student Engagement is to build a campus community in which all students and student organizations are encouraged and supported in the cultivation of social, cultural, intellectual, service, and leadership programming. Within the Office of Student Engagement, all students will find a place where their voices are heard and they are empowered to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical members of the Harris-Stowe State University community. The Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development serves as a point of contact for all Harris-Stowe State University students, student organizations, and faculty to help students become engaged and involved on campus.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to Campus Activities Board (C.A.B.), a student organization charged to plan and implement campus-wide and evening programs, leadership and service initiatives, and programming that is cultural, educational, recreational, spiritual, service, or of social value.

Ensure that student organizations are in compliance with University policies and procedures.

Oversee planning and coordination of campus-wide signature programming such as Homecoming, Parent Family, Black History Month, and monthly awareness and cultural programming with Office of Student Engagement staff.

Develop, coordinate, and assess a comprehensive student activities program of educational, recreational, social, and cultural programs for a diverse audience on campus and in the community.

Represent and advocate for the department within the college administrative and governance structure and promote an environment responsive to student needs.

Oversee Greek Life.

Facilitate collaboration, innovation, and creativity among students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Recruit and provide leadership for a diverse Student Government. Design and implement leadership development programs/classes to help student leaders gain knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform leadership functions.

Develop and manage student clubs and organizations to meet the diverse needs of the college and community.

Keep students and staff informed about all programs and activities through campus-wide promotion and publication.

Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even under stress or demanding workplace conditions.

Supervise full-time Student Engagement Coordinator.

Other duties assigned by direct supervisor.

Education & Experience Requirements

Master's degree required; in higher education administration, arts administration, public administration, counseling, or related field preferred.

Minimum three (3) years in student events, Greek Life and Leadership Development in an educational setting is preferred.

Strong working knowledge and understanding of best practices for Student Affairs professionals.

Understand and implement Student Development Theory into day-to-day activities with targeted learning outcomes.

Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence; experience working with underrepresented students.

Ability to accomplish tasks and goals by multitasking and balancing skills in teaching, learning, programming planning, and event management.

Exemplary organizational, leadership and supervisory skills.

Outstanding verbal, writing and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff and external constituencies.

Proficiency in computer skills including MS Word, Excel, databases, electronic communication, the Internet and web-based applications.

Physical Requirements

Must be capable of long periods of sitting, typing, and operating a computer.

Fast paced environment.

Demands normal manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity.

Some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items.

Occasional evening and weekend work.

EOE Statement Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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