What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development position at Jobleads-US?
Transforming Lives Through Education
OBU is dedicated to equipping students for academic excellence, integrating faith with all areas of knowledge, engaging a diverse world, and living worthy of God's high calling. Our mission is achieved through a shared commitment to essential Christian values.
- Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
- Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.
Campus Life: A Holistic Approach
We strive to develop the whole student through spiritual development, social engagement, leadership training, physical challenge, and emotional support. Collaboration with athletics, admissions, academic departments, and student groups fosters an inclusive and vibrant campus community that fulfills OBU's mission.
- Work with faculty and staff to develop programs that foster faculty-staff and student interaction outside the classroom.
- Coordinate new student orientation (Welcome Week).
- Serve as a liaison with Greek Life Organizations, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, University Concert Series, and other chartered organizations by providing professional advisement and leadership development.
- Develop and maintain budget units related to areas of responsibility.
- Oversee a campus-wide leadership development plan from pre-admission to graduation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in higher education administration, student development, Spiritual Formation, Leadership Studies, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience with student life, community life, collegiate ministry, or related fields.
- Administrative gifts and leadership.
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to provide creative, visionary leadership positively impacting student engagement and community building.
- Ability to see and develop scope and sequence from admission to graduation and beyond for all students.
- Ability to communicate professionally in person, over the phone, via email, and other electronic venues.
- Stamina for a high degree of physical activity across a vast campus.
- Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.
- Master's degree in higher education administration, student development, spiritual formation, leadership studies, or a related field.
- Active membership in a local Southern Baptist Church.
