Director of Student Engagement at WyoTech

Laramie, Wyoming, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Student Engagement, Student Activities, Leadership Development, Community Service, Prevention Programming, Case Management, Student Retention, Data-Driven Strategies, Staff Supervision, Professional Development, Budget Management, Program Assessment, Crisis Response, HIPAA Compliance, FERPA Compliance

Industry

Description

Description First Review Date: April 9th, 2026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Starting Salary: $68,000.00 - $110,000.00 WyoTech’s mission is simple but bold: BEST TRAINING. BEST EXPERIENCE. BEST OUTCOMES. WyoTech is seeking a dynamic and student-focused leader to join our team at WyoTech, where you will play a vital role in shaping the overall student experience through innovative engagement, support, and student initiatives. This position provides strategic oversight of student activities, leadership development, community service, prevention programming, and case management, while ensuring students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically and personally. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking professional who is passionate about fostering a welcoming campus environment, strengthening student retention, and using data-driven strategies to continuously improve programs and services that support student success. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for student engagement programs, including student activities, leadership, community service, and prevention programs as well as a case management program Advocate for the needs of the student body and develop initiatives that build community engagement and retention and actively foster a campus climate that is welcoming and supportive of the student body Work with teams to plan and execute major campus community building events, and other campus special programs that benefit the student body Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate full-time staff in student activities and student support programs as well as student staff in food pantry and prevention programs Develop and implement onboarding and ongoing professional development programs for full-time and student staff Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and service among staff to promote a positive and safe campus environment Support the continued development and success of our student activities and leadership programs Oversee the management of the extra credit tracking and communication in each phase Develop and implement a robust community service placement and tracking system to support increased student volunteering Oversee the utilization of Federal Work Study funding to support student staff positions across all programs Guide the development and implementation of the Case Management Team at WyoTech with outlined policies and procedures Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, ADA, HLC, and other regulatory or accreditation-related requirements Develop and implement student well-being programs and services for continuous quality improvement Work with the team to ensure students have assistance with social service needs, including referrals to internal support and community-based resources Coordinate with community partners, social service providers, and support groups to enhance student access to wellness services Develop and maintain MOUs with relevant community agencies as needed Oversee the full academic accommodations request, review, and approval process Provide regular campus training on federal requirements for academic accommodations Attend new student events and communicate with admissions and Student Readiness teams to share information prior to arrival regarding accommodations and transitions Oversee the re-entry process for students returning from medical or mental health leave Develop proactive mental health and other health education programs, including interpersonal violence prevention programming, including education on consent, healthy relationships, and alcohol and drug prevention initiatives Work with the broader Student Life and Housing teams to ensure students have support in navigating challenges such as adjusting to student life, roommate conflicts, homesickness, and other barriers to success Produce annual program review, reporting, and assessment Serve on the on-call team to respond to incidents involving student conduct and crisis Work closely with the AVP of Student Experience and other campus leaders to address student needs and improve the overall student experience Develop an annual budget and track spending related to student engagement programs Utilize data and feedback to inform program development, operational improvements, and strategic planning across all programs Assist the AVP of Student Experience with departmental initiatives, planning, and other duties as assigned Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Requirement (A combination of the following experience and training, or the equivalent of, would be qualifying): Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Education, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in residential life, student services, housing operations, campus safety, or a related field Work Environment & Physical Requirements Ability to move across campus and assist with event or program activities Light lifting (up to 25 lbs.) for materials and event setup Why WyoTech: Work with students to make a difference in their lives Work with a great company that supports not only its staff but the community as well Team building? Tuition reimbursement Competitive benefit package PTO and paid holidays 401K Health insurance - vision and dental included Life and short-term disability The Laramie community has the small-town charm with big city events. If you love the outdoors our community is only a 30-minute drive from multiple?mountains. Whether you are looking to go snowmobiling or fishing in the Snowy Range or mountain climbing and biking at Vedauwoo National Forest. Laramie does not disappoint in our outdoor activities. We are only a short drive from the Wyoming capitol or Colorado if you are looking to get your big city fix. Laramie cares about its community and is why many residents call it "Laradise". For more information, click here! Applicants who are offered an appointment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation and driver license check

Responsibilities

This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for student engagement programs, including activities, leadership, community service, prevention, and case management, while advocating for student needs and fostering a welcoming campus climate. Key duties involve supervising staff, developing professional development, overseeing program management like extra credit tracking and community service placement, and ensuring compliance with various regulations.