Assistant Director for Student Engagement

The University of Evansville (UE) is seeking a dynamic and student-focused Assistant Director for Student Engagement. This is a full-time, live-in professional position within the Center for Student Engagement (CSE). The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for our vibrant Greek Life community and drives high-impact campus programming. If you are passionate about mentoring student leaders and fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence, we invite you to lead our student community.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director balances specialized oversight of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) with broad campus engagement and residence life support. Your main duties will include:

Greek Life Leadership

• Chapter Support: Coordinate and promote all aspects of a 13-chapter Greek community affiliated with NIC, NPC, NPHC, and NALFO councils.
• Advising: Act as the primary advisor for Greek Life governing councils and assist organizations in living out their values through the Five Pillars of Excellence: Scholarship, Leadership, Social Interaction, Community Service, and Lifelong Siblinghood.
• Operations: Manage Greek housing, billing, and recruitment events. Develop and implement educational training and accountability processes.
• Safety: Serve on-call for Greek social events and emergency response.

Campus Programs & Engagement

• Student Activities: Advise the Student Activities Board (SAB) and provide administrative support for major campus traditions and events.
• Orientation: Partner with the Director to coordinate logistics for SOAR (Student Orientation and Academic Registration) and assist with orientation leader training.
• Supervision: Oversee the operations of the University Information Desk and supervise approximately 11 student staff members.

Residence Life & Crisis Response

• On-Call Support: Participate in the shared professional on-call rotation, providing crisis management, referrals, and upholding community standards.
• Departmental Support: Assist with central functions such as RA training, selection, or marketing as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in Greek Life (NPC, NIC, NPHC, MGC, and/or NALFO), student life management, and co-curricular programming.
• Skills: Strong supervisory, organizational, and human relations abilities with professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Technology: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and social media platforms.
• License: Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership: Previous experience in policy development, conduct/accountability processes, and student leadership development.
• Orientation: Experience with New Student Orientation programming and student staff supervision.

Why Join the University of Evansville?

This live-in position offers a unique opportunity to shape the student experience at a foundational level. You will empower students to thrive through mentorship and strategic programming while living in the heart of our campus community. We offer a collaborative environment within the Center for Student Engagement that values innovation and a commitment to student success.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references via the University of Evansville’s employment portal: http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employmentApp.cfm

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