Director of Orientation and Student Engagement
Director of Orientation and Student Engagement
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27-09-2025
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Director of Orientation and Student Engagement
Hendrix College seeks a dynamic and student-centered Director of Orientation and Student Engagement (DOSE) to support and enrich the student experience through innovative programming student leadership development and campus engagement. This position plays a key role in shaping campus culture by planning implementing and assessing educational social and recreational events and traditions that promote school spirit belonging and leadership.
As Hendrix College embarks on a new strategic planning initiative the DOSE will have the opportunity to contribute to a campus-wide process focused on the Colleges statement of purpose: Hendrix College cultivates empathy creativity self-understanding rigorous inquiry informed deliberation and active learning across the liberal arts toward the development of the whole person. Through engagement that links the classroom with the world and a commitment to diversity inclusion justice and sustainable living the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives of accomplishment integrity service and joy.
This is a full-time 12-month administrative staff position who reports to the Assistant Dean of Students.
Key Responsibilities
Student Engagement & Event Coordination
- Assist in the planning and execution of campus-wide events programs and traditions that promote student involvement and community.
- Assume shared leadership and responsibility for the event planning oversight and management of traditional student events.
- In close collaboration with various campus partners lead the development and execution of Warrior Welcome (new student orientation) to include the hiring and training of student staff oversite and varied and required logistics as well as program assessment.
- Support student organizations with event planning logistics risk management and compliance with institutional policies.
Student Leadership Support
- Advise and support student leaders and organization officers in planning activities and programs risk management and compliance with College policies.
- Serve as a co-advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA) providing guidance in governance leadership development and event planning.
- Assist with leadership development initiatives and training workshops.
- Maintain accurate records for student organizations including constitutions budgets and rosters.
Community & Campus Collaboration
- Serve as a liaison between students staff and departments to ensure successful programming and partnerships.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate co-curricular initiatives with academic and community engagement goals.
- Promote an inclusive equitable and welcoming environment for all students.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Manage the Student Activities budget ensuring responsible fiscal planning and accountability.
- Prepare reports on student engagement participation data and program outcomes.
- Lead event oversight to include logistic management of student events including email announcements social media and other promotional materials.
- Ensure events and programs follow college policies accessibility standards and risk management guidelines.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Student Affairs or related field preferred.
- 35 years of professional experience in student activities student life or student affairs in higher education.
- Strong skills in program development advising student leaders and event planning.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and engage diverse student populations.
- Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with budget management student organization support and data-informed assessment.
- Proficiency with student organization management software or event platforms preferred.
- Commitment to community and belonging in student programming.
Working Conditions
- Requires evening and weekend availability to support student programs and leadership development initiatives.
- Occasional travel may be necessary for professional development or training.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume with contact information of three professional references via the Hendrix College employment portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.The annual salary for this position is $50-$55000 and is commensurate with education and experience. Questions about this position can be submitted to
Hendrix College strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment where members of the Hendrix Community treat each other with respect dignity and courtesy. The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age race color religion gender disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information or national origin.
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