Director of Student Activities & Engagement

Defiance College is a liberal arts college located in Northwest Ohio with a national reputation for its programs in service learning and civic engagement. We are accepting applications for a Director of Student Activities & Engagement. The Director is a member of the student life staff reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Student Belongingness and Director of Residence Life.

The Director of Student Activities & Engagement works with campus initiatives to promote student involvement through coordinating, marketing, and implementing a broad range of student-centered activities, programs. Duties include: Collaborate within the Student Life Division and other departments to create a model of comprehensive, intentional programming throughout the whole year involvement in student activities functions, including major events such as Welcome Week, Homecoming, and Friends and Family Weekend; advise and provide training and guidance to the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Student Senate; provide guidance, leadership and anti-hazing training and educational programming for student clubs and organizations; collaborate with the Director of Residence Life on RA training and residence hall programming and participate in campus-wide and Student Life initiatives.

The Director will be responsible for assisting with student engagement activities, including connecting student with other campus activities to encourage student leadership and development. This individual will also serve as a member of the Title IX Pool, the Crisis Response Team, and the Professional Staff On-Call rotation.

This is a full-time, 12-month position which requires evening and weekend work. The successful candidate must have Bachelor’s degree, preferably in student personnel or a related field, and prior experience in student activities programming, leadership development programming, or residence life; Master’s degree strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, positive attitude, and a sense of humor are required. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information of four professional references via email to employment@defiance.edu.

Defiance College is committed to the diversity of faculty, staff and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus and promote a spirit of inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,000 - $41,000