Director of Honors Student Engagement

Director of Honors Student Engagement

The Honors College is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and student-focused professional to serve as Director of Student Engagement. This position plays a vital leadership role in advancing student success, building community, and fostering meaningful co-curricular learning in the JMU Honors College. The ideal candidate will bring experience in student development, student engagement, or student leadership; excellent communication and project management skills; and a commitment to promoting student success and engagement. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, dynamic, and mission-driven team.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Design and implement co-curricular programs and events that foster student involvement, leadership, and community for more than 1,200 Honors students.
• Advise Honors student organizations and support the development of student leadership across the College.
• Oversee the Honors College First-Year Experience, serving as instructor of record for the College's required Introduction to Honors courses (HON 100 and HON 101).
• Recruit, supervise, and support Honors Teaching Fellows who facilitate first-year courses and related programming.
• Supervise a team of student employees.
• Promote and recognize student involvement and ensure engagement opportunities are effectively communicated to students and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement assessment protocols for co-curricular programs to measure participation, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Represent the Honors College on university committees related to student engagement.

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