What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engagement (Student Life) position at Millsaps College?
Job Summary
The Director of Student Engagement is responsible for developing and managing student engagement programs, activities and services. This role provides direct oversight over all student organizations and activities, including Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Director fosters a vibrant campus culture by promoting student involvement, leadership development, and community building
This position is on-site in Jackson, MS. Regular work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Must be available and willing to work evening and night hours and occasional weekends, as needed, for student events.
Job Duties
Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Provide oversight and advisement of the National Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, including supporting membership recruitment and intake processes.
- Maintain effective relationships with chapter officers, advisors, housing corporation officers, regional advisors and national consultants for each organization
- Advise fraternity and sorority leaders on program development, policy compliance, risk management, leadership growth, and organizational operations.
- Oversee investigations and resolutions of FSL-related policy violations, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
- Generate reports as needed and requested
Student Activities & Organizations
- Coordinate, plan and execute a comprehensive schedule of student programs and events, including class traditions and social activities
- Manages the student organization event registration process
- Provide leadership development opportunities and experiences for student-led organizations, promoting successful event planning, governance and group management
- Responsible for the student organization registration process
- Serves as advisor to student organizations as needed
Student Development, Supervisory Responsibilities and Related Duties
- Serve as a Student Life Emergency On-Call Manager
- Adjudicate student behavioral cases as assigned
- Supervise and mentor student employees, providing clear expectations and professional development opportunities
- Utilize Colleague, Microsoft Office and other administrative software to manage records and support departmental operations
- Maintain flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by student programming and events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Affairs, Guidance and Counseling or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in student leadership is required. At least 2 years of graduate or professional experience in student affairs/student development work is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in leading student organizations or similar groups
- Proven ability to manage and oversee multiple programs and activities simultaneously
- Experience in advising student leaders or employees, providing guidance and support
- Ability to manage event logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, and promotion
- Knowledge of policy compliance and risk management within student affairs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work well with others from a broad range of positions, departments and cultural backgrounds
Physical & Availability Requirements
- Must be available and willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed, for student events
- Able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds without assistance
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should email a copy of their resume and a letter of interest to huntetl@millsaps.edu. No phone calls please.
About Millsaps
Millsaps College is a selective institution of higher education located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi — a progressive southern metropolitan city of nearly half a million. Millsaps is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of the region. The college was founded in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church and is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education.
Millsaps has an enrollment of approximately 750 students and employs 80 full-time faculty members. The faculty/student ratio at Millsaps is 1:9, and the average class size is 14. Millsaps has graduated 25 Fulbright Award recipients, seven Rhodes Scholars, six Goldwater Scholars and two Truman Scholars. Millsaps is a member of the NCAA Division III and Southern Athletic Association and competes in 18 intercollegiate sports.
EEO Statement
Millsaps College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Millsaps College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.
All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and verification of employment. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Millsaps College provides a competitive benefits package.
It is the policy of Millsaps College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact humanresources@millsaps.edu.
Additional Information
In compliance with the amendments to the federal Clery Act concerning annual security reports, all potential job applicants are free to view Millsaps College’s annual Campus Crime Statistics here.
The only national liberal arts college in Mississippi, Millsaps College has consistently been ranked a “Best Buy” among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report‘s America’s Best Colleges and is cited as one of Loren Pope’s 40 Colleges That Change Lives. It was the first institution in Mississippi with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and is the only institution in Mississippi ever to be listed in The Fiske Guide to Colleges.
Millsaps is a member of the ACS and NITLE, and has an AACSB accredited business school. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available our Campus Security Report to all prospective employees. Millsaps is located in Jackson, the capital of the state. The Jackson area has a population of around 400,000 and offers low cost-of-living, excellent schools, pleasant climate, and many recreational opportunities.
