Director of Student Engagement, Leadership & Service

Angola, Indiana

Full-time

Summary

The Director of Student Engagement, Leadership & Service is responsible for fostering essential social relationships, cultivating community, and developing leadership skills through involvement with Trine Student Government, various student organizations, and service opportunities in the Trine community. The Director of Student Engagement, Leadership & Service reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs / Dean of Students.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Student Engagement, Leadership & Service will possess exceptional customer service and organizational abilities, enabling them to expertly handle multiple projects and cultivate productive relationships with both students and colleagues. This role demands adaptability in scheduling, which may involve some evening and weekend hours. We value an enthusiastic outlook, excellent communication skills, a professionally positive social media presence, and strong interpersonal aptitude. The Director of Student Engagement, Leadership & Service has the responsibility to perform the following:

Plan, implement, and coordinate all Orientation programming including SOAR, Spring Orientation, and Fall Orientation
Responsible for hiring, training, and supervision of the SOAR and Orientation Leader student team
Manage the logistics of organizing and facilitating move-in and check-in dates for fall semester.
Serve as advisor for Greek Life, Student Government, and National Society of Leadership & Success
Oversee the Student Government budget allocation spending process in partnership with the Student Government Treasurer.
Maintain all registered student organization records and collect all necessary updates each semester
Manage student organization fundraising events and on-campus tabling approvals
Assist with managing the details of the Campus Activities Website (Presence), including the organizational management, assigning administrative access to staff/student leaders, and updating activities/events in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement.
Manage the planning and implementation of university service activities, community engagement activities, on-going service initiatives with Education One and other various events that connect Trine student life with the local communities.
Oversee the Student SERVE program.
Update and maintain the Student Government tab of MyPortal.
Serve on campus committees.
Supervise the Assistant Director of Student Engagement.
Maintain the budget lines pertaining to student engagement and leadership, including but not limited to purchasing, negotiating contracts and other accounting responsibilities.
Manage department marketing materials as content manager for BrightSign digital display boards
Other duties as assigned by the VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.

Qualifications/Required Education

Must possess a valid driver’s license, have experience and skill working with computers—preferred experience in software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Jenzabar/EX, Slate. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent higher education experience and training required.
Master’s Degree is preferred.

Salary

Salary is competitive will be based on qualifications.

Outstanding Benefits:

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Are you ready to join Trine?

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.