X96555 Associate Director of Student Engagement

Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University

Posted on Oct 30, 2026
Associate Director of Student Engagement SA/21 Student Affairs CODES JOB CODE: 3208 EEO: 03 GRADE: 21/3 OTRS: Required E/NE: E VAC: 13.5 hrs DEGREE: 02 SAFETY SENSITIVE: No DATE: 6/22 ADMINISTRATIVE TITLE: 67 MANPOWER RESOURCE: 03 CUPA: 196280 IPEDS: 11-1021 JOB SUMMARY Supervising the student involvement team, this position provides leadership, program management, vision and creativity to a dynamic team of professional and paraprofessional staff. This position oversees the NSU fraternity and sorority community, provides ongoing leadership development opportunities for all NSU students, assists with Community Engagement efforts, and manages the student involvement team. MAJOR DUTIES Provides leadership, vision, and supervision of the student involvement team within the Department of Student Engagement, with the support of the Director of Student Engagement and Transition. Areas of management includes: fraternity and sorority life, leadership development, community service and volunteerism, civic engagement, student organizations, and major events and campus programs. Creates a cohesive team unit through the implementation of professional development, coaching, and mentoring for the student involvement team members, including two full-time professional staff, a graduate assistant, and student workers. Advises officers and members of the fraternity and sorority governing councils and member chapters; advises individual members of the fraternity and sorority community and other members of the student body. Directly manages the overall fraternity and sorority program, including risk management, member education, planning annual retreats for governing council officers, and managing annual awards. Assists the governing council officers with formal and informal membership recruitment processes. Works with housing personnel and governing councils in regard to campus living. Advises Order of Omega. Maintains regular communication with fraternity and sorority chapter advisors, national/international headquarters, local alumni, community leaders, and University partners for both chapter management and leadership development. Coordinates Days of Service and community service programming.Manages the volunteer database, tracks and reports service hours. Provides civic engagement programming and education. Manages a broad based leadership development program for all NSU students.Provides ongoing outreach and training opportunities around topics of leadership development.Coordinates the leadership certificate. Updates and tracks strategic plans, learning outcomes, and assessments. Manages applicable budgets. Develops and maintains publications. Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of student development and leadership development theory. Knowledge of fraternity and sorority operations, including Inter-fraternity, PanHellenic, National PanHellenic, and multicultural organizations. Knowledge of higher education law related to organizations and event risk management. Knowledge of budget development and management principles. Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Director of Student Engagement and Transitions assigns work in terms of program goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of program activities. GUIDELINES Guidelines include the state and university purchasing policies, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations, Title IX, ADA, professional advising standards, university policies and procedures, NPC Manual of Information, NIC guidelines, various multicultural and NPHC governing documents, and the NSU student code of conduct. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties, as well as coordination of activities and programs. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to oversee the university’s student involvement programs. Success in this position contributes to the successful engagement and retention of students. CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, representatives of national and international Greek organizations, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to justify, defend or negotiate matters, or to motivate persons. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. The work is typically performed in an office. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY This position directly supervises Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Coordinator of Student Engagement, Graduate Assistant, and several student workers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. At least 2 years’ experience in Student Activities, Greek Life, Leadership programming, or related area. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience supervising full-time staff. Experience managing budgets.