Director, Student Engagement

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU

Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

Position InformationTitle: Director of Student Engagement

Division:Student Affairs

Exempt/Full-Time, 12-month position

EAM III

This position will be available in February 2024.

Reporting Relationship(s)This position reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. This position supervises the Student Engagement Coordinator and student office assistants.

Position SummaryThe Director of Student Engagement develops, publicizes, and implements innovative student-focused programs and wellness initiatives that enhance student life, enrich the campus community, and support the University’s overall retention and engagement goals. Responsible for the operational management of the Vi and Paul Loo Student Center. Assumes primary responsibility for student government and club advising, event programming, and recreational equipment rental facility. The Director also organizes and supports student leadership development initiatives either through the department and/or in collaboration with the Marianist Leadership Center and other departments. The Director of Student Engagement assists the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students with various programs sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Program Management and Administration (90%)

Professional and Administrative

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Office of Student Engagement and the Vi & Paul Loo Student Center
• Supervise the Student Engagement Coordinator and part-time student employees
• Ensure appropriate training is provided for all staff
• Monitor budgets for Student Engagement department and student organizations
• Support the Student Engagement Coordinator with oversight of the University Van reservation program
• Review and revise Student Engagement website on a regular basis
• Actively participate in other Student Affairs Division initiatives
• Participate in fall and spring New Student Orientation programs and events, as needed
• Collect student learning outcomes data through various assessments and prepare reports for appropriate committees and administrators
  
  

Leadership

• Coordinate and oversee student leadership development initiatives across campus
• Work collaboratively with the Marianist Leadership Center to support student leadership initiatives
• Develop, schedule, and implement formal and informal student leadership training opportunities for students
• Provide leadership support to members of Chaminade Student Government Association, Programming Board, and Allocations Board
• Serve as advisor for the Chaminade Student Government Association (CSGA)
• Train and support registered student organization officers and their staff/faculty advisors
• Develop partnerships and collaborations with other campus departments and programs to promote leadership initiatives and maximize student involvement
  
  

Student Activities

• Organize special events, lectures, musical performances, and other enrichment activities of interest to the University student community
• Collaborate with staff in Student Affairs and across campus to develop programs and services that enhance student involvement and retention
• Develop marketing strategies to promote campus activities and services, including posting events to the University Events Calendar and working with staff in the Office of Communications and Marketing
• Ensure online forms, information, tools, and resources pertaining to student activities and leadership are up to date (includes Student Organization Handbook, Advisor Handbook, forms for club/organization use, Presence software, etc.)
  
  

Wellness

• Work with the Student Engagement Coordinator to organize and plan wellness programs, including Recreational Sports/Intramural programs
• Collaborate with staff from across the University to create new programs and approaches to student wellness
  
  

Other Tasks as Assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students (10%)

Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-need basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

Education And Experience

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Two to four years’ full-time experience in a student development area in higher education.
• Ability to mentor and engage students.
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Psychology, Counseling, or Education is strongly preferred.
• Budget management experience preferred.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels of the university
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students and community members of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google or related software
• Highly organized with strong personal management skills in order to meet the needs of a dynamic environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports
• Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality
• High integrity and ethical standards
  
  

Physical Requirements

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Other Requirements

• This is a full time, exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and have a varying schedule when required
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at https://chaminade.edu/compliance/resources/ or on the employee Share Portal
  
  

Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University. Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.