What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Engagement position at The University of Pittsburgh?
Director of Student Engagement
At Pitt-Bradford, we believe what happens outside the classroom matters just as much as what happens inside it. We're looking for a dynamic leader to help our students thrive.
We invite you to apply to be our next Director of Student Engagement. Reporting to the Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs, the Director serves as a key member of the Student Affairs leadership team, leading co-curricular engagement efforts that advance student success and bring the University's Strategic Plan to life. This position requires a visible campus presence including evenings and weekends as needed.
Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit https://www.hr.pitt.edu/careers-pitt/why-work-pitt.
Job Summary
Manages a program and improves student programs, services, and retention. Performs budgetary and grant functions. Manages daily office operations and operations for select services. Markets programs and services, presents workshops, and develops policies and procedures. Facilitates new student programming.
- Lead and grow co-curricular programming, student organizations, and large-scale campus events including New Student Orientation and Welcome Week.
- Advise the Student Activities Council and Student Government Association, supporting student leaders in building a vibrant campus community.
- Oversee Greek Life initiatives, including recruitment, leadership development, risk management, and academic success programming.
- Use data and engagement tools to assess student involvement, establish learning outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in campus life.
- Serve as a collaborative campus partner and key representative of Student Affairs on university committees and initiatives.
- Master’s degree is preferred in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
- Five years of professional experience in Student Affairs or Higher Education Administration.
- Strong understanding of student success including current issues, trends, and the ability to proactively respond to a wide array of student needs.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, planning, reasoning, organizational, and project management skills.
- Experience working with student leaders.
Physical Effort
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Salary : $55,000 - $61,999