Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
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25-08-2025
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Job Description
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement reports to the Director of Student Engagement.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement works collaboratively with the SMC Experience team and all members of the Spartanburg Methodist College community to support a robust student involvement experience on campus. This position plays a supportive role on the SMC Experience team and reports directly to the Director of Student Engagement. The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive campus recreation program in coordination with the Director. The Assistant Director also supports the general work of the Office of Involvement including student activities campus traditions and clubs and orgs. This role requires energy attention to detail and strong follow-through in assisting with events and activities that foster student involvement leadership and belonging. A significant portion of this role supports the oversight of campus recreation including intramural sports and the fitness center in a way that promotes wellness participation and community.
Primary Areas of Responsibility:
- Support the vision mission and values of SMC and the SMC Experience by contributing to a vibrant campus community that supports student success from enrollment to employment.
- Primarily oversee the campus recreation and intramural program managing the fitness center and ensuring regular campus rec/intramural programming.
- Assist the Director in developing departmental goals and tracking student programming outcomes.
- Help implement a comprehensive student involvement experience for all students in alignment with goals set by the Director including weekend and evening programming.
- Assist with campus-wide events and campus partnerships including Commencement and Senior-related events by providing planning and logistical support.
- Help gather and organize assessment data to support continuous improvement and effective reporting of student outcomes.
- Serve as a visible supportive presence across campus and at student involvement events encouraging participation and connection.
- Build relationships with students and campus partners by attending events meeting regularly with students and supporting collaboration across departments.
- Supervise designated student staff and guide support of their daily work and professional development.
Student Involvement Activities:
- Support events by assisting with set-up monitoring and clean-up ensuring a safe and engaging student experience.
- Help students navigate the event planning process including completion and submission of necessary forms contracts check requests and vendor management.
- Serve as a liaison with facilities campus safety dining services and other campus partners to support successful event execution.
- Ensure appropriate risk management and safety procedures are followed during student involvement events.
Student Organizations:
- Support students in creating and leading student organizations by assisting with recruitment event planning and leadership development.
- Help oversee student clubs and organizations by offering resources mentorship and training in alignment with the divisions strategy.
Campus Rec:
- With the support of the Director implement campus recreation initiatives to grow student involvement in intramural sports and wellness activities.
- Coordinate intramural sports programming by supporting scheduling implementation and adherence to safety procedures and regulations.
- Manage the campus Fitness Center by supporting group fitness programming maintaining equipment and ensuring safety and accessibility.
- Hire train and supervise student staff for the Fitness Center Old Gym and Intramural Sports in alignment with college policies.
SMC Experience:
- Attend SMCX departmental meetings and serve on committees as assigned by the Director or Dean.
- Provide supportive assistance at key campus events such as Welcome Week Orientation Open House Enrollment Days Fall and Spring Break activities Move-In Days and Commencement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree required.
- Experience in student activities student life campus recreation student government or other related activities in higher education undergraduate experience is preferred.
- At least one year of professional post-Bachelors experience preferred.
- Exceptional project management skills including the ability to prioritize and organize.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and virtual programming and experience in effectively creating documents reports and presentations.
- Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures established within Student Involvement.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and assigned.
- Attention to detail and an eagerness to participate in planning managing executing and overseeing student activities and programming.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move around the campus and frequently climb a flight of stairs in the residence halls.
- Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity are needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
- Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor in handwritten form and printed on paper.
- Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone. Working Conditions: This work is generally performed on-site at Spartanburg Methodist College and often in an office setting.
Working Conditions:
This work is generally performed on-site at Spartanburg Methodist College and often in an office setting. Changes in work setting may occur depending on planned events/activities. This role requires significant contact with students faculty staff and the community. The work includes some evening and weekend responsibilities
About the College: Founded in 1911 Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution the college launched its first bachelors degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly adding new programs and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today the colleges emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelors degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion sex age national or ethnic origin disability veteran status sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting hiring and promotion of faculty and staff members.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federalE-Verify program.
SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.
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