What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Engagement for Programs position at Missouri State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Director, Student Engagement for Programs
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
PSU Student Engagement
HR Home Department
087004 PSU-STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Pay Grade
42
Proposed Salary
$45,000/annual
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement for Programs serves as the primary advisor to the Traditions Council, Homecoming Student Steering committee and secondary advisor to Student Activities Council. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement for Programs is responsible for supervising the planning and implementation of an annual, comprehensive campus-wide student activities program focused on leadership, building connections, and University pride.
Description of Primary Duties
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement for Programs serves as the primary advisor to the Traditions Council, Homecoming Student Steering committee and secondary advisor to Student Activities Council. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement for Programs is responsible for supervising the planning and implementation of an annual, comprehensive campus-wide student activities program focused on leadership, building connections, diversity, and University pride.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree in Educational Administration, College Student Personnel, or other related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Involvement and/or leadership experience with a campus programming board or other student organization is required. At least two years of experience in academic advising, event planning, educational administration, leadership training, or related student affairs experience is required. Two years working as a graduate assistant in one of these areas may be substituted for one year of the required professional experience.
Skills: Excellent organizational abilities, written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated problem-solving ability are required. Computer literacy is required.
Other: The scope of the position frequently requires attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, seminars, and workshops.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1943.htm
Open Date
12/16/2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is January 9, 2026, and review of applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20250263FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/84445
Salary : $45,000