Director of Engagement

About the role

The Director of Engagement provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for campus-wide engagement initiatives that foster student involvement, school spirit, civic responsibility, and a vibrant campus culture. This role oversees multiple high-impact engagement units and collaborates closely with campus partners to create inclusive, meaningful, and developmentally focused experiences for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for engagement initiatives that promote student involvement, belonging, leadership development, and school spirit.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term goals that align with Student Life priorities and the University of the Pacific’s strategic plan.
• Serve as a key thought partner to the Assistant Vice President for Student Life on engagement strategy, culture-building, and student experience initiatives.
• Oversee the Volunteer Center, Student Life and Involvement Center (SLIC), Pacific Greek Council (PGC), and Spirit and Engagement, ensuring alignment with divisional goals, institutional priorities, and the University’s mission.
• Directly supervise and oversee the following functional areas:
• Volunteer Center
• Student Life and Involvement Center (SLIC)
• Pacific Greek Council (PGC)
• Spirit and Engagement
• Ensure all engagement programs are inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to student needs.
• Evaluate participation, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness using data and student feedback to inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Athletics, Orientation, Week of Welcome, ASUOP, campus ministries, academic partners, and external stakeholders to enhance engagement efforts.
• Serve as a liaison to campus committees and working groups related to student engagement and campus culture.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate professional and student staff within assigned departments.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture.
• Support professional development and succession planning within the engagement units.
• Manage and oversee departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with divisional priorities.
• Support responsible use of student fees and institutional resources.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, risk management practices, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in student engagement, student life, or related functional areas.
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing multiple functional areas.
• Strong understanding of student development theory and engagement best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fraternity and sorority life, student organization advising, or civic engagement.
• Experience working at a private, residential university.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative campus partnerships and managing complex initiatives.

Physical Requirements

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus. Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Constant verbal and written communication. Occasional standing, walking across campus, climbing stairs, stooping and reaching. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Hiring Range

$95,000 - $105,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.