Assistant Director of Student Engagement Programs – Campus Life
United States
Full Time
3 days ago
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Key skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaboration
About this role
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