Associate Director, Student Engagement - 502320

at  University of Richmond

SUMMARY:

The Associate Director leads the Student Engagement team within the Center for Student Involvement, and provides leadership for registered student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and campus-wide programming. The Associate Director is responsible for student leadership programming to enhance the student experience. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Student Involvement and serves in the leadership team within the Center of Student Involvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student-centered approach to work and strong ability to work with historically underrepresented students
• Comprehensive knowledge of college student development theory, program assessment, and research on student engagement theories
• Well-versed in diversity, equity, and inclusion theories and applications and equity-minded
• Knowledge of trends and legal issues within higher education, specifically risk management and those related to fraternities and sororities
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and external community partners
• Attention to detail
• Collaborate, co-create, and build partnerships with faculty and key administrative offices
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Manage budgets and work creatively within budgetary constraints

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in higher education administration, college student personnel, or counseling is required.
Experience: 5-7 years of experience working within student engagement and involvement, fraternity and sorority life, campus programming, or student affairs is required. Demonstrated success leading a team. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, other units, and committees.