Assistant Director of Student Engagement Programs – Campus Life

Role Overview

• Plans, implements, and assesses student engagement programs with a focus on returning student populations, including upper-division students, transfer students, and other under-engaged groups
• Collaborates with student organizations to provide educational support for event planning and execution, including workshops, consultations, and guidance on program design, logistics, and engagement strategies
• Develops and maintains event planning resources and toolkits that promote best practices, risk awareness, and inclusive engagement for student-led programs and events
• Coordinates and executes Dooley After Dark programming, including evening and weekend events, in alignment with departmental priorities, available resources, and population-based engagement goals
• Serves as the primary advisor to the Student Programming Council (SPC), supporting student leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and alignment with institutional expectations
• Supports the execution of ATLBound and other population-specific engagement initiatives through program planning, coordination, and collaboration with campus partners
• Collaborates with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to implement co-curricular engagement opportunities, such as course-connected programs, academic community-building events, and discipline-specific mixers that support student connection and belonging
• Partners with student organizations and campus departments to co-create engagement opportunities that support belonging, connection, and meaningful involvement
• Manages operational aspects of engagement programming, including event logistics, vendor coordination, and contract processes, in partnership with appropriate campus offices
• Serves as a resource and advisor to students involved in engagement and programming efforts, supporting student development through mentoring and informal advising
• Assists with staffing and support of major engagement initiatives, including Weeks of Welcome and Homecoming Week, in collaboration with the Associate Director and other departmental colleagues
• Stays informed about current trends and best practices in student engagement, belonging, and co-curricular learning to enhance program effectiveness
• Serves on departmental, divisional, or university committees or task forces as requested
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience working in a college or university student residential environment, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• A master's degree in higher education, leadership, or other related areas is preferred

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law