Director of Student Engagement

Position Summary:

The Director of Student Engagement supports the University’s mission of preparing students to become effective leaders in service to their communities providing strategic leadership for student engagement initiatives that foster student involvement, leadership development, belonging, and success. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of comprehensive programs and services that support student engagement, campus traditions, new student transition, First-Year Experience, leadership development, recognized student organizations, and parent and family engagement. Through collaboration with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and campus partners, the Director advances initiatives that promote student learning, persistence, retention, and a vibrant campus community. The Director of Student Engagement reports to the Dean of Students and serves as a member of the Division of Student Affairs.

The Director of Student Engagement supervises the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and student interns assigned to the Office of Student Engagement

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years of work experience in higher education.
• Experience working with first-year student services and programs in a post-secondary setting, including demonstrated experience successfully developing and implementing first-year student initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desirable experience includes work or student participation in one or more of the following areas: student activities, new student orientation, and/or student leadership development.
• Demonstrated experience in budget development/management and assessment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Job Duties:

•  General Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates behavior and decision-making that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the Office of Student Engagement, the Division of Student Affairs, and Oklahoma City University.
  • Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered environment that promotes student engagement, belonging, persistence, and success.
  • Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and campus partners to develop and implement programs, services, and initiatives that support student retention and success.
  • Coordinate the development and maintenance of websites, digital resources, and communication platforms for assigned functional areas.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Division of Student Affairs' social media strategy and official social media accounts, collaborating with departments across the division to promote programs, services, initiatives, and student engagement opportunities.
  • Advise and mentor students, making appropriate referrals to campus resources and services as needed.
  • Represent the Office of Student Engagement on university committees, task forces, and collaborative initiatives.
  • Participate in and provide leadership for university events and programs, including evenings and weekends as required.
  • During peak periods, including the beginning and end of each academic term, extended hours are expected.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervision
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Assistant Director of Student Engagement.
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate student interns and student employees assigned to the Office of Student Engagement in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff and student employees.
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture focused on student success and continuous improvement.
• Administration and Assessment
  • Provide strategic leadership for the Office of Student Engagement through ongoing planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of programs and services.
  • Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with the Dean of Students to provide updates, discuss priorities, and support divisional initiatives.
  • Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with the Assi