Assistant Director of Student Engagement

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement is within the Office of Student Engagement. This position works collaboratively within to plan, implement, and manage student leadership groups, activities, and programs. This position will provide leadership and guidance to various student groups, including but not limited to Student Government (ASDU) and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). The Assistant Director may work closely with campus partners to support student leadership and development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop, plan, and implement leadership development opportunities that support student engagement, interaction, and personal growth.
2. Provide guidance and assistance to ASDU, RSOs and other student groups in planning and organizing campus events and initiatives.
3. Assist in the development of student leadership trainings and conferences.
4. Requires some night and weekend responsibilities
5. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Masters degree in Higher Education /Student Affairs Administration;
• 2-3 years of experience in student activities and leadership (or related field)
• Understanding of leadership theories and application to student development;
• Experience in working with student groups or organizations;
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing events and programming for students;
• Understanding and proficiency with budget development and management;
• Knowledge of social media interaction and best practices on utilizing this technology for student development;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, or relevant software, student information database systems, understanding of social media platforms and basic web editing and publishing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of student organization leadership or advising.
• Experience managing student engagement platforms (i.e. Ready Education/Campus Groups or Modern Campus)

Additional Position Information:

• Open until filled
• Must be willing to consent to a background check

About the University

Dominican University of California is committed to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. The University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates who share these commitments.

Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.

Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.

Dominican University of California participates in E-Verify, an online system used to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.

Salary : $63,910 - $78,112