Director Student Involvement & Engagement

About the role

The Director of Involvement & Engagement oversees the Student Activities, Student Organizations, and Student Government Association departments. Key responsibilities include leading campus-wide programming, managing student organizations, and fostering student development.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction and management for the Involvement and Engagement department and Student Government Association.
• Oversees all programs, staff, and services, including EXCEL Campus Activities, Springfest, Maverick Stampede, Mavs on the Town, and Homecoming.
• Serves on major university-wide event planning committees as assigned.
• Supervises, recruits, and evaluates professional staff, student employees, and student leaders.
• Cultivates community partnerships in support of university programs.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures safety, security, and risk management issues for student organizations and campus events.
• Prepares pre- and post-event analysis and makes recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Organizational Leadership, Student Personnel, or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Student Affairs, preferably overseeing campus programming and student organization services.
• Experience supervising staff and overseeing budgets.
• A Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License is required.
• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration or related field preferred.
• Eight (8) more years of experience in student affairs with demonstrated experience overseeing both campus programming and student organization services.
• Experience advising student groups and interpreting university departments and procedures as they pertain to advising.
• Familiarity with Greek life, student governance, and campus activities boards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student development theory, university judicial theory/practice, and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Knowledge of contractual and liability issues related to component areas.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to university and community audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan projects effectively, and exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making.

Skills & Abilities

• Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, and campus partners.

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $90,200 to $105,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm. Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

Benefits

No job description available.

Pre-Employment Background Check

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex. It is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution with an enrollment of over 42,000 students. UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal).

EEO Statement

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ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.