Associate Director, Student Community Programs

50% Student Community Programs

• Establish a dynamic future-oriented mission and vision for student-focused community and educational programs workshops and events at the University of Kansas. Ensure all program activities and initiatives align with the units mission vision and strategic initiatives.
• Supervise program coordinators focused on student community programs and educational workshops.
• Lead the development and implementation of signature programs and other large-scale events designed to connect students staff and faculty. This includes initiating and negotiating contracts performing host responsibilities and managing event logistics.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop initiatives that support the Student Engagement Centers mission and goals.
• Build and maintain partnerships with university stakeholders that align with the Student Engagement Centers mission and strengthen the resources available to students.
• Coordinate with the Student Engagement Center and Student Affairs staff to oversee communication strategies and products to promote student community programs.
• Manage program budgets associated with student community and engagement programs and educational workshops in collaboration with the Director.

30% Training and Development

• Develop and implement policies procedures and protocols for responding to student needs ensuring consistency and adherence to legal requirements following the student code of conduct.
• Design ongoing training and professional development opportunities for Student Community Program coordinators and student employees.
• Assist the Director of the Student Engagement Center in planning all-staff meetings retreats and training.
• Assist the Director of the Student Engagement Center in efforts to create and standardize staff protocols and operations.
• Gather and assess culture and climate information to identify initiatives that effectively respond to departmental and campus needs.

10% Assessment and Planning

• Foster a culture of evidence-based decisions and practices related to student engagement community programs and personal development workshops. Oversee the implementation of assessments to evaluate the effectiveness/success of programs within the Student Program Manager forStudent Community Programs portfolio.
• Track data-based trends related to student engagement programs and services within and beyond KU. Identify trends over time and projections for future needs.
• Collaborate with peer institutions and professional organizations to benchmark KU programs with regional national and international best practices.
• Develop monitor and evaluate program learning outcomes. Ensure all community engagement programming advances departmental Student Affairs and university learning outcomes.

10% Other Duties as Assigned

• Serve on Student Engagement Center Student Affairs and university-wide committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Contact Information to Applicants
Jordan Brandt
Director Student Engagement Center

1. Masters degree in higher education college student personnel educational leadership counseling social work psychology or a related field and 3 years of work experience in higher education OR a bachelors degree and 5 years of work experience in higher education.
2. Two years of experience supervising professional and student staff.
3. Three years of experience coordinating planning facilitating and evaluating student engagement and community programs on a college campus.
4. Experience overseeing training and development opportunities for professional and student staff as evidenced in application.
5. Experience in practices and national trends impacting student engagement as demonstrated through work history as evidenced in application.
6. Experience developing and managing complex organizational budgets as evidenced in application materials.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of students staff faculty administrators and other members of the community as evidenced in application materials.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices enhances collaboration with external partners and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations

1. Ability to collaborate with internal and external constituents and foster productive relationships across audiences as evidenced by application materials.
2. Membership in NASPA ACPA and/or similar professional organizationsas evidenced by application materials.
3. Commitment to professional development and professional associations as evidenced by memberships and/or presentationsas evidenced by application materials.
4. Experience developing and implementing educational materials programs and workshopsas evidenced by application materials.
5. Experience developing policies and procedures related to college students and/or student organizationsas evidenced by application materials.
6. Experience developing implementing and assessing learning outcomes and strategic plans and priorities related to college student engagementas evidenced by application materials.
7. Experience in managing confidential and sensitive informationas evidenced by application materials.
8. Ability to analyze complex situationsas evidenced by application materials.
9. Commitment to creating educational environments for college students as demonstrated through work experienceas evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview
The Student Engagement Center at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement leadership development impact programs and resources and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. Students will engage through registered student organizations leadership experiences and professional development workshops. The Center will impact students by providing for direct needs in the Campus Cupboard Pregnant and Parenting Pantry clothing closets and the Emergency Aid Network. Jayhawks will build community as they connect with peers and engage in student support Student Engagement Center enhances existing programs by providing greater resources and deeper connections across Student Affairs.

The Associate Director for Student Community Programs is responsible for strengthening the KU student experience through community engagement programs. The Associate Director for Student Community Programs will supervise professional graduate and undergraduate student staff to implement an intersectional range of programs and initiatives that foster community building across all KU students. The Associate Director for Student Community Programs engages with students staff faculty and the community to extend the reach of the Student Engagement Center.

The Associate Director reports to the Director of the Student Engagement Center and serves as a key member of the centers leadership team. Student Affairs at the University of Kansas makes learning possible through programs and services designed to support students across their KU experience as they achieve their academic and personal goals. Student Affairs serves as an advocate for students across the University community.

In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins July 27 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.