Director of Student Leadership and Engagement

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate

faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high

calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the

following expectations. All employees are expected to embrace these expectations and

to model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Demonstrate commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.
  
  

Purpose

The Director of Student Leadership Engagement, as part of the Office of Campus Life, will work

with other departments across campus to create vision and develop institutional wide initiatives

for student engagement and leadership development. Campus Life seeks to come alongside

students for the purpose of developing the whole student, through spiritual development, social

engagement, leadership training, physical challenge, and emotional/psychological support.

Collaboration will be sought with athletics, admissions, academic departments, and all student

groups to see an inclusive and vibrant campus community that seeks to fulfill the university's

mission in all areas of campus. The Director of Student Leadership Engagement plays an integral

role in promoting a campus environment and student experience that supports the overall

educational mission through the development of effective student leaders and thriving student

organizations.

Essential Functions

• Model individual leadership attributes and be familiar with popular, effective student leadership models.
• Coordinate dynamic and purposeful extracurricular programming in collaboration with other areas of Campus Life.
• Work with faculty and staff to develop programs that foster faculty/staff and student interaction outside of the classroom.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of new student orientation (Welcome Week)
• Actively seek opportunities and provide avenues to connect and interact with students to be aware of student issues and concerns.
• Serve as a liaison with Greek Life Organizations, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, University Concert Series and all other chartered organization by providing professional advisement and leadership development.
• Serve as a student advocate for student input on university committees and with the university administration.
• Mentor and guide student organization advisors, maintaining accountability for annual goals and membership charters.
• Work cooperatively with other university departments to create cocurricular and experiential learning experiences for students.
• Develop and maintain budget units as they relate to areas of responsibility.
• Oversee a campus wide leadership development plan that has a scope and sequence from pre-admission to graduation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and Vice President of Campus Life.