Director of Student Engagement

Director of Student Engagement

The Office of Student Engagement provides students with opportunities to develop their interests, choose experiences that align with their goals, and enhance their education both in and outside the classroom.

Our student-centered and values-driven programs, leadership experiences, and services unite students and prepare them to be civic-minded, socially responsible change agents at Curry and beyond.

The department includes campus traditions and programs, student organization support and advisement, new student orientation, program management and operations, leadership development, and student employment.

The team works collaboratively, both internally and with other departments within the Division of Student Affairs, to achieve its mission and student learning outcomes.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students, the Director is responsible for ensuring the vision, oversight, and management of all aspects of student engagement, including programming, internal and external reporting, retention, and external student engagement.

Essential Functions :

The Director will work with various functional areas across campus, working collaboratively to develop a rich and vibrant student experience.

The director must be able to develop student leaders, collaborate with college organizations / departments, and be organized and strategic.

Leadership development planning, organization, supervision, interpersonal, and scheduling skills are essential. We seek a compassionate and inclusive professional with demonstrated experience in fostering an accessible learning environment, particularly with a focus on supporting neurodiverse students, to join our dedicated team committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

The duties of this position require evening and weekend work, including attendance at student organization meetings and various events.

Office hours may be adjusted if working late nights and weekends.

Administrative Responsibilities :

• Developing Programming to Enhance Student Learning and Success;
• Develop a program of resources and events that center around student learning through student development practices;
• Develop a comprehensive social events program that allows students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage in various activities and foster community;
• Lead collaborative efforts with other campus stakeholders to enhance student engagement, retention, and success;
• Supervise the Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Office Manager, paid student leaders, and student employees;
• Develop programs that enhance the professionalization status of the student;
• Assess and evaluate programs and provide data to support program changes and improvements;
• Develop programs that align with the college's Strategic Plan;
• Represent the needs of students by serving as a resource and advocate in areas within the student experience;
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs geared to support Commuter Students;
• Manage, with the support of a committee, the development, planning and scheduling of new student orientation for both fall and spring semesters;.
• Partner with key departments across campus to develop robust and effective programming and support of the first year experience;
• Organize, recruit, and coordinate Student Engagement Leaders to assist with all new student orientation activities.

Operational Management :

• Assist in developing and implementing campus traditions, including Welcome Weekend, Purple Pride Week, Family Weekend and Homecoming (Fall Fest), Spring Weekend, Colonel Alley (student tailgate-develop and launch), and other traditions as appropriate;
• Coordinate the annual LEAD Awards for Student Leaders (the first year will require assessment and relaunch of the program);
• Serve as a campus community leader and subject matter expert regarding topics of student engagement, event management / planning, and student leaders / organizations, and regularly provide consultation and guidance related to issues management on these topics.

Budget Management :

• Oversee the operating budget for Student Engagement, Orientation, New Student Programs, and Student Entertainment & Events (S.
• E.E.). Ensure that departments stay within means when planning;
• Create long- and short-term plans and assessments of student engagement strategies and programs that align with the college's fiduciary practices.

Additional Functions :

• Participate on college committees;
• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy;
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor of their designee;
• Ability to work frequent night and weekends.

Salary Range :

$70,000 to $75,000 annually

Job Requirements :

Essential Characteristics :

• Attention to Detail
• Initiates & develops positive working relationships with all community members
• Self-motivated
• Proactively identifies problems, obstacles, and opportunities
• Strong belief in the educational mission of the institution and to develop a student as a whole person
• Strong understanding and practical application of skills of programming, involvement and engagement
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, exciting, and vibrant campus climate

Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics :

• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to concern for achieving or surpassing results against legitimate and increasingly elevated standards of excellence, showing passion for continually improving the delivery of services;
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals;
• Ability to assess employee "needs" and "wants" to deliver positive and professional outcomes. Encourages feedback and communication to ensure continuous quality improvement;
• Proactively identifies problems, obstacles and opportunities. Implements decisive action appropriate to the position; assesses needs and concerns of the workplace environment in order to address current or future challenges.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree required with 3-5 years of experience in student affairs, with focus dedicated to student activities
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Products - Intermediate level of skill needed
• Event Management Software (INVOLVE) Intermediate level of skill needed
• Social Media Applications (Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter) - Advanced level of skill needed
• Database Management (Banner) - Intermediate level of skill needed
• Certifications
• Driver's License Required : some use of a golf cart and 15-passenger vans may be necessary.
• Soft Skills
• Nights and Weekends will be required
• Strong oral and written communication skills are a must
• Strong sense of humor is a plus

Preferred Qualifications :

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Student Affairs or Orientation preferred.
• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or Student Personnel preferred.
• Emergency management training and experience preferred.
• Experience supervising student employees is helpful.

Additional Information :

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The College's nondiscrimination policy may be found at :

https : / / www.curry.edu / about-us / community-resources / employment / notice-of-non-discrimination; the College's grievance procedures for Title IX complaints may be found at :

https : / / www.curry.edu / assets / Documents / Student-Life / handbook.pdf (pp. 96-125).

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Title IX Coordinator, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below :

Rick Sommer, Title IX Coordinator : King Academic Administration Building, Office G-06, 55 Atherton Street, Milton, MA 02186.

617) 333-2212, [email protected] .

Office of Civil Rights ("OCR")-Boston : US Department of Education, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921.

617) 289-0111, [email protected] .

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