Director - Campus Life and Student Engagement - 996255

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Primary Purpose:

Plans, coordinates, and executes university-wide events and activities, ensuring successful implementation and student engagement. Serves as a liaison with university committees to foster collaboration and enhance affinity among students, faculty, and staff.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  $81,470

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in accordance with university policies and procedures.

2. Oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of special events, including Shark Preview, Orientation, Community Fest, and major campus events such as NSU's Got Talent. Provides strategic direction, supervision, and logistical support to ensure successful event implementation.

3. Engages students beyond traditional programming by overseeing the Campus Engagement initiative, fostering supplemental learning opportunities and social experiences that enhance student involvement and development.

Collaborates with department and university partners to develop and implement new student orientation and commuter engagement programs, enhancing the overall student experience.

4. Supports recruitment and retention efforts for first-year students through outreach activities, tailored support, and strategic initiatives that promote student success and ongoing engagement throughout their academic journey.

5. Supports recruitment efforts by participating in campus events, leading informational sessions, and engaging with prospective students to showcase the university’s programs, culture, and opportunities.

6. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of Campus Life and Student Engagement programs and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and impact.

7. Leads the development, expansion, and assessment of student clubs and organizations to enhance student involvement and campus engagement.

8. Ensures adherence to risk management procedures and collaborates with upper management to address organizational conduct issues.

9. Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to oversee university-wide events initiated by various departments.

10. Provides senior staff coverage and supervises Campus Life facilities, overseeing student activities during evenings, weekends, and special events.

11. Coordinates student and staff involvement in key relationship-building events to strengthen connections and foster community engagement.

12. Collaborates with NSU's Office of Special Events on university-wide initiatives to ensure seamless planning and execution.

13. Collaborates with other divisional offices to encourage participation and engagement in events coordinated by the office.

14. Acts as an active member of the university’s CARE (Campus Assistance, Resources, and Engagement) team, working alongside faculty, staff, and administration to provide support for students requiring academic, emotional, or personal assistance.

15. Oversees major student events on campus, including the Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board, ensuring successful planning and execution.

16. Responsible for advisement, assessment, and expansion of the NSU Fraternity and Sorority Life community.

17. Advises, assesses and promotes the growth of NSU's Fraternity and Sorority Life community.

18. Develops, implements, and evaluates various educational training, accountability and recognition programs in support of Fraternity and Sorority Life leadership and organizational needs; develops and manages the FSL budget; and reviews policies related to Fraternity and Sorority Life.

19. Ensures the timely creation and distribution of high-quality promotional materials.

20. Manages funds and budgets to support the office's operations and en