Rhodes College is hiring an Assistant Director of Student Engagement. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement directly supports student organizations and student leaders and creates opportunities for engagement on campus. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Belonging, aids in the leadership and administration of the Belonging alignment (Student Engagement, Student Transitions, and Student Inclusion and Diversity), and serves as one of the institution’s student advocates.

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement is an energetic visionary member of the Student Life team, broadly providing leadership and service to the Rhodes community. A commitment to student development and success, experiential learning, and a high level of student interaction is essential.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate opportunities for student leaders and organizations, such as involvement opportunities, co-programming, and progressive student leader training.

• Develop in-depth student leadership programming for emerging student leaders and those outside of specified leadership roles.

• Serves as the primary campus contact for Presence, the student organization management website used by the college.

• Oversee and administer student organization management processes, including and not limited to new student organization process, reregistration process, event approval, finance, and purchasing.

• Coordinate communications with student organizations, leaders, and advisors regarding their work. Assists student organizations with event planning, including scheduling based on the academic and event calendar, budgeting, contracting, facilities, safety, food, and other related needs.

• Serve as an active and engaged member of the Belonging alignment, including the Office Student Engagement, Office of Student Transitions and Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity. Provide direct support and collaboration across the alignment. Support diversity, equity, and inclusion work across the alignment and division.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate student leaders and staff associated with Student Engagement and its programs.

• Lead and attend student programming, including evening and weekend meetings, student training, and leadership opportunities.

• Serve as the primary advisor for three of our six governing boards supported by the office. Those boards include the Rhodes Activities Board, Rhodes Student Government, Allocations & Student Organization Commission, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the Panhellenic Council.

• Collaborate with appropriate campus partners on holistic student development programming that supports student populations across campus and student-led initiatives as appropriate.

• Assist in developing and enhancing campus traditions, including Homecoming, Family Weekend, Rites of Spring, Senior Week, and other traditions as appropriate.

• Develop campus-wide programming that supports belonging initiatives on campus in collaboration with student voices.

• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position. Evening hours and frequent weekend work are required.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.

• One year of full-time professional experience directly related to Student Engagement or related experience required OR one and a half years of a graduate assistantship experience may be considered.

• Flexible evening and weekend hours are required.

• Strong communication, writing, and social media skills are required.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with students, staff, and faculty required.

• Demonstrated ability to organize numerous projects requiring attention to detail, consistently meet deadlines, exercise professional judgment, and solve problems are required.

• Prior work with diverse populations, experience facilitating groups, and with advisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Compliance & Risk Management

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies

• Knowledge and experience with policies and legal issues in higher education

• Knowledge of FERPA, Clery, Title IX, and other applicable federal laws

• Knowledge of risk management and prevention strategies on college campuses

Ability to Provide Leadership, Supervise Staff and Manage Environments

• Able to work independently in a highly productive and fast-paced environment.

• Ability to provide consultation and coaching for managers, supervisors, staff, faculty, and administrators.

• Ability to mediate and use problem-solving skills for resolution.

• A thorough understanding of the organizational management of student affairs, including partnership building with students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community. Ability to provide perspective and utilize a proactive style of leadership that encourages teamwork and interaction.

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population and promote a campus climate of inclusion and participation by all students.

• Ability to analyze complex situations and to make sound judgments and decisions.

Strong Communications Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of student services and deep commitment to the connection between the curricular and co-curricular spheres of a college community

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with complex and sometimes sensitive issues.

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Ability to effectively present information to large groups of people

Collaborative and Relational Approach

• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships across campus with particular attention to the Dean of Students, Athletics Department, Dean of Student Success, Residence Life, Campus Safety, Turley Memphis Center, Counseling Center, Alumni & Development, Finance, and Communications.

• Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and families to establish and maintain good working relationships.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift large objects and boxes up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand for long hours at events

A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.

Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.

About Rhodes College

Rhodes College is a national four-year, private, coeducational, residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, and honor among ourselves. We enjoy one of the country’s most beautiful campuses in the heart of Memphis, an economic, political, and cultural center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges located in a major metropolitan area. The Rhodes experience combines the best of the classroom and the real world- through internships, service, research, and other opportunities in Memphis and far beyond. Students learn, play, and serve others with a determination to grow personally and to improve the quality of life within their communities.

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