Director of Undergraduate Engagement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

ELIGIBILITY: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

Position Summary:

The Director of Undergraduate Engagement plans, coordinates, and manages campus life programs, student organizations, and leadership initiatives at colleges and universities to boost student retention, satisfaction, and a sense of belonging.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree in student development, student affairs, counseling, education, or a related area preferred.
• Experience: Managing students and organizing student events; advising student organizations; implementing service and leadership initiatives; working with diverse populations and multiple functional areas within a higher education setting.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong interpersonal communication skills (oral/written); effective organizational skills; student advocacy; decision-making ability; knowledge of assessment practices, including the development of learning outcomes; knowledge of specific trends and issues affecting student life and student engagement; ability to incorporate principles of diversity/social justice.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise student leaders, student workers, student groups and organizations; model strong presentation, organization, orientation planning, management skills.

Collaboration:

Must be committed to teamwork and collaboration across departments of the University, fostering positive engagement with internal and external constituents.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a full-time professional to oversee the vision, operation, and assessment of student engagement programs and services.
• Support departmental and institutional missions and advance the University’s strategic plan.
• Contribute to holistic development of students through programs, events, leadership opportunities, and membership in organizations.
• Organizes volunteer opportunities, community service days, Provides oversight, advising, and resources for clubs/organizations and campus activities boards, such as the Student Activities Board (SAB).
• Work collaboratively to plan, execute, and assess orientation and leadership programs to prepare incoming students for success (i.e. signature events like Welcome Week, graduation activities, Spirit Week, and student appreciation programs).
• Initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate student events – with students, as well as ongoing programmatic efforts for student engagement.
• Manage operations for student spaces, such as the student union building, lounge areas, or game rooms.
• Designs surveys and focus groups to measure how campus activities influence student retention and graduation rates.
• Oversees the division’s social media accounts, event calendars, and campus-wide newsletters to drive student participation.
• Serve on the University on-call rotation that responds to student issues and emergencies during business hours, as well as on nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students and/or the Vice President of Student Development & Engagement (SD&E).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities required.

Work Hours:

Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed.

Appointment Length:

12 months, continuous

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email.

When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.

Payroll Status:

Hourly, Non-Exempt (paid bi-weekly)

Campus Designation:

This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville, Georgia.

Remote Work Available:

No

Travel Requirements:

Minimal local travel and operation of a university vehicle and/or one’s own vehicle required. Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record.

Benefits:

Dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category. Explore all that Brenau offers for Your Health, Your Mind, Your Finances, & Our Community here: https://intranet.brenau.edu/human-resources/job-opportunities/.

Special Requirements:

Brenau University conducts various screenings to ensure a safe and secure environment. These checks are a condition of employment and may be performed at different times throughout employment.

• Background Checks: All new hires must undergo a criminal background check. To maintain employment, individuals must have and maintain a favorable criminal history. The university may also conduct random background checks. Additional checks may be performed for certain roles.
• Credit Checks: required for positions that handle university funds or credit cards or as otherwise required.
• Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks: employees who operate a university vehicle or drive on university business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run as part of the new hire process or as the requirement to drive is added to job responsibilities. To be approved for university travel, employees must meet the following criteria: be at least 21 years old, have and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license, and have and maintain a good driving record.
• Drug Screening: pre-employment/post-offer drug screens and random drug screens are performed for certain sensitive positions. Random drug screens are also performed on those who travel regularly, or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

Additional Requirements:

Subject to random criminal history background checks Must be willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Subject to pre-employment credit checks, random checks

Time-Off & Blackout Dates:

Time-off requests and university blackout periods are managed through the direct supervisor and the ADP employee portal.

Licensure Requirements:

Proof of any professional degree, license, or certification (collectively, “Credentials”) required to competently perform the work for which the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employee’s employment that applicable Credentials have lapsed, been terminated, were misrepresented, or were falsified may result in immediate termination of employee’s employment. All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.