Director of Student Engagement and Leadership

Position/Application Information

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Director of Student Engagement and Leadership. This is a full-time, 12–month, unclassified position. The appointment is available to begin as early as April 1, 2025, and is intended to be filled no later than May 15, 2025.

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $53,000 (based on education, qualifications, and experience)

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References (include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts

• Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:

Meghan Olinger at molinger@mcneese.edu

Kim Dronett, HR Liaison l Office of Human Resources l McNeese State University

Email: kdronett@mcneese.edul Voice: (337) 475-5413 l TDD: (337) 562-4227

Position Duties/Responsibilities

The Director of Student Engagement and Leadership oversees Fraternity and Sorority Life programs, ensuring compliance with university regulations and coordinates key student engagement initiatives. This role involves supervising student leaders, organizing leadership development, and assessing the impact of student activities on retention and engagement.

• Oversee operations of internal governing boards and monitoring compliance with University, state, and federal mandates relative to Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)
• Serve as a coordinator of Cowboy Camp New Student Orientation
• Recruit and hire students to serve as “Rowdy Rider” orientation leaders
• Assist the Dean of Students by investigating and adjudicating conduct cases involving student organizations including FSL groups
• Provide training, guidance, and assistance to University-sanctioned fraternities, sororities, and Greek-lettered honor societies in planning, organizing, and delivering events and activities that enhance the student experience and strengthen the University’s recruitment and retention objectives
• Responsible for understanding, interpreting, formulating, and evaluating policies and procedures related to FSL
• Coordinate FSL recruiting, registration, workshops, and other developmental programming for the Fraternity/Sorority Life community
• Coordinate annual FSL programs such as the Off-Campus Retreat, New Member Workshop, President-Advisor’s Breakfast, Greek Week, Academic Year Wrap-Up, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between Greek and non-Greek organizations and campus administrators
• Facilitate peer mediation training and conflict mediation services for FSL students
• Create and implement ongoing assessments for FSL activities, events, and programs, while assisting in collection of data, tracking statistics and retention rates, and drafting reports relative to the impact of FSL at McNeese State University
• Partner with community and institutional personnel for program development and delivery
• Co-Develop, promote, host, and evaluate programs in social life, leadership training, risk management, law and policy compliance, and other relevant areas of campus life
• Hire and supervise graduate assistants, student workers, Cowboy Camp “Rowdy Rider” orientation leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and other supervision

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with (3) years of professional experience in student affairs related work
• Experience in student development, student organizations, Greek life, multicultural affairs, retention/mentorship, student activities, or similar student life role
• A commitment to starting and earning a Master’s degree in a discipline relative to work performed in the position
• Knowledge of fraternity/sorority life practices as a member of an organization or direct partner to an organization
• Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing program budgets
• Some form of supervision experience
• Ability to utilize computer software to draft professional correspondence, produce basic graphics, and other published works associated with the position
• Ability to work frequent evenings, nights, and weekends during fall/spring semesters with prior notice
• Experience working with diverse populations in a state university or similar setting
• Evidence of an energetic, student-centered approach to program development and delivery

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in student affairs, student services, educational leadership, higher education or closely related field
• (4) or more years of experience in student affairs related work including graduate assistantships or internships
• Experience as a leader of a fraternity or sorority while in college or at the alumni level
• Experience as a leader of a college campus student organization or student organization advisor
• Knowledge of new student orientation programs as a student leader or coordinating/collaborating professional
• Experience supervising full-time employees, graduate assistants/intern, student workers, and other support personnel
• Familiarity with relevant legal and governance issues at the campus, local, state, and federal levels
• Experience in policy development, enforcement, and compliance monitoring in an educational setting

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.