What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Campus Activities and Student Engagement position at Missouri Western State University?
Missouri Western State University invites candidates for the Director of Campus Activities and Student Engagement position in the Department of Student Affairs.
The Director of Campus Activities and Student Engagement is a role that requires an attentive, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly collaborative leader. Reporting directly to the Dean of Students; the Director creates a dynamic student experience through vibrant on-campus activities, a supportive environment, and regular engagement with holistic student programming to support student success. The Director reinforces policies and standards to students during their enrollment at the University while providing support and leadership to student organizations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Center for Student Involvement
The Director of Campus Activities and Student Engagement is a role that requires an attentive, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly collaborative leader. Reporting directly to the Dean of Students; the Director creates a dynamic student experience through vibrant on-campus activities, a supportive environment, and regular engagement with holistic student programming to support student success. The Director reinforces policies and standards to students during their enrollment at the University while providing support and leadership to student organizations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Center for Student Involvement
Registered Student Organizations (RSO)
Student Government Association (SGA)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provide direction and supervision of the units above.
- Develop collaborative relationships with campus administrative areas, faculty, and campus community leaders to enhance planning and implement strategic initiatives, resolving issues, improving satisfaction and communicating student successes.
- Lead and cultivate a vibrant student activities and engagement program through the development of co-curricular programming that positively contributes to student success, retention, and to the University’s mission of a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning.
- Promote a community of student engagement; oversee outreach and programming with varied and diverse student populations to create a sense of belonging.
- Develop, coordinate and assess a comprehensive student activities program of educational, recreational, social, and cultural programs which appeal to a diverse audience at the University and in the community.
- Engage in intentional and targeted programming for certain student populations including but not limited to students residing off-campus, commuting, first-generation and veteran students.
- Coach, advise and guide registered student organization leaders in conflict resolution, risk management, budget and finance, meeting management, behavior management and leadership skills.
- Plan and execute start of semester RSO training and orientation, major campus events and traditions, including Family Weekend, Homecoming, and the Student Awards Ceremony.
- Serve as a bridge and liaison for Admissions in the development of Griffon Orientation (GO) and integrating new students into the campus community.
- Oversee student facility requests, event management calendar/scheduling, and coordination with university staff for all event coordination and logistics.
- Participate in institutional effectiveness measures, including annual goals, objectives, planning and assessment of learning outcomes.
- Oversee the Division of Student Affairs social media presence in coordination with Marketing and Communications.
- Provide leadership and guidance in analysis, review, creation and interpretation of student policies and procedures.
- Support the goals of the University’s mission, vision and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of workings of university structure, policies and procedures
- Leadership, supervision, planning and organization skills including team building, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement
- Effective communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies across the University and the community
- Ability to operate independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy while adhering to tight deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook) and Google Workspace tools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three to five years of related experience in student affairs or mentorship within an educational setting
- Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field, such as education, counseling,
- Five plus years of progressively responsible leadership in a higher education environment or related field
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
FLSA
Exempt
Additional Demands
- Will require regular night and weekend work.
- The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Hours of Work
- 37.5 per week
- Schedule varies based on events
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S766P
Open Date
03/12/2025
Priority Deadline
04/12/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
