Director of Student Engagement and Student Union

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for Orientation, Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), fraternity and sorority life, leadership programs, and Parent & Family Programs.
• Manage daily operations of the Student Union, including building usage, student desk operations, and facility quality.
• Supervise two full-time professional staff members and approximately 60 student staff members.
• Lead the conceptualization, development, and implementation of fall and spring Orientation programs.
• Develop and implement campus-wide leadership development programs and recognition ceremonies.
• Manage departmental and orientation budgets, including creating and adjusting operational plans.
• Serve as a conduct officer for student cases and participate in the CARES/Behavioral Intervention Team.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• 5-10 years of experience in student engagement, student activities, or working with recognized student organizations.
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and technological skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and leadership education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a student conduct officer.
• Experience supervising full-time professional staff.
• Proficiency with online management software such as CampusGroups or Maxient.
• Active involvement in local, state, or national professional student activities organizations.

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree for yourself.
• Discounted tuition rates for spouses and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement contributions: 6% base salary contribution plus a 4% matching contribution.
• Generous time off, including 9+ paid holidays and significant leave between Christmas and New Year's.
• 18 days of personal leave for exempt full-time employees in the first year.

About the Company

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's leading aviation and aerospace university. We educate more than 30,000 students across residential campuses and a global network of online programs, preparing the next generation of leaders for the aerospace, defense, and technology industries.