Director of Student Engagement - Alfred State College - Military veterans preferred

Alfred State College

Location: Alfred, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Mon May 19 2025 Job Description:

The Office of Student Engagement exists to connect students with existing and emerging interests, establish new social connections, and support an authentic sense of belonging to their new community. The Office is comprised of Student Leadership Center (union building) management, Student Activities, Recreation and Club Sports, New Student Orientation, Parent Support and onboarding, Greek Life, Special Events, and Performing Arts.

As the Director of Student Engagement, you provide the leadership, supervision, management, and budgetary oversight of the activities, services, and operations for the Office of Student Engagement. You are responsible for developing and implementing a model for student engagement that fosters student connectedness to their new campus community leading to their growth and transformation. You prioritize students with experiential opportunities that are focused both in leadership and service. Your critical task of student onboarding is a core objective for the office and guides your work.

You demonstrate innovation, optimism, and are a capable communicator. You are highly organized, tech savvy, and able to interpret and process compliance-oriented tasks. You provide strategic leadership, lead by example, and thus foster a high performance culture of collaboration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead continuous assessment and improvement efforts to continually enhance student engagement
• Design and implement practices that maintain the positive trajectory of 100+ student clubs and a growing percentage of students who belong to at least one student organization
• Implement equitable hiring practices and lead ongoing training and professional development for the full-time, contractual, and student staff
• Develop budget requests and provide responsible oversight for the department budget(s), ensuring resource alignment with departmental and institutional goals
• Manage daily operations of student union facilities
• Coordinate student event logistics
• Implement training for student staff and event coordinators in customer service, risk management, and facility use
• Leverage technology to streamline event scheduling, resource management, and communication
• Develop metrics and conduct regular assessments to improve facility use, user satisfaction, and programming quality
• Advise and mentor student leaders and organizations in areas of governance, program planning, and leadership development
• Provide oversight and risk management support for our Greek Life system (currently 11 organizations)

Orientation:

• Recruit, train, and supervise orientation leaders, emphasizing peer mentorship
• Collaborate to deliver holistic and intentional onboarding
• Design and implement Spring Orientation, July Orientation, Week of Welcome (WOW) and other first-year programs with measurable outcomes
• Continually improve based on evolving NODA best practices

Recreation:

• Lead the development of recreation, fitness, intramural, and club sports offerings
• Promote health, wellness, and community through recreational programs
• Implement risk management protocols and staff training to ensure participant safety
• Partner with the department of Facilities Services to maintain and enhance spaces and equipment
• Assess participation trends and satisfaction to guide strategic planning and future offerings

Performing Arts:

• Support student-driven performing arts initiatives in drama, vocal, and instrumental music
• Collaborate to create high-quality, educational arts experiences that broadly serve the student population
• Oversee scheduling, marketing, and production support for performances and rehearsals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Supervisory experience
• Past work experience in the fields of student, employee, or customer engagement, experience management (paid, part-time para-professional roles allowed)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years working in the field of Student Engagement, Student Success, Student Unions, New Student Orientation
• History of gradually increasing roles with corresponding scope of supervision
• Experience in event management
• Master's Degree in a relevant field

The starting salary for this position is $77,346 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.

Benefits options include:

Health Insurance:

• Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
• Exceptional fertility benefits available.
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.

Dental and Vision:

• No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

Educational Support:

• Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.

Paid Time Off:

• New employees are eligible for up to an impressive 22 vacation, 5 personal and 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave

Retirement Plans:

• Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
• Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package are designed to exceed your expectations, affirming our dedication to your overall well-being and professional growth.

Non-Discrimination Notice

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the compliance officers/coordinators listed below. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Angela Koskoff
Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
cdo@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4025

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive or request a copy by calling the University Police at 607-587-3999. This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report

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