Student Engagement Program Director

Primary Responsibilities
Job Summary: This full-time position involves developing and overseeing strategies to support students in their academic success and leadership. Will report directly to Vice President for Student Affairs and will engage in various critical functions. Essential Job Functions (Order from most to least performed duties. Develop and implement student success and leadership strategies for students. Work directly with funders to ensure alignment on available resources to support student needs and opportunities. Assist with onboarding of new students and their families and ensure they are well-informed about available resources and opportunities. Collaborate with other student success areas within the university such as academic advising tutorial resources residential living campus activities civic engagement etc. Monitor and support the students academic progress and participation in the program. Plan develop and facilitate networking events enrichment activities campus and/or community projects and other support tasks as identified. Identify avenues or pathways regarding scholarship opportunities such as internships study abroad programs and masters degree programs. Compile and submit program data required reports or requests for information to the appropriate staff as required and permitted by law. Collaborate with the Living Learning Communities Coordinators to plan implement and attend programming and activities that align with the LLCs specific theme aiming to build community and deepen engagement. Attend meetings trainings and events as require by respective student areas and programs. Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university. Key Competencies: (Knowledge Skills and Abilities) Organizational skills: excellent problem-solving coordination and organizational skills to manage a diverse and demanding workload. Communication skills: ability to model teach and aid students in developing strong communication skills. Relationship management: strong ability to build and steward relationships with educational institutions community members and non-profits; ability to work effectively with individuals from all communities and cultures. Data-driven decision making: ability to leverage data to make informed programmatic decisions and improvements. Technical proficiency: proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and virtual platforms such as Zoom and Teams. Mentorship: guide students in navigating the higher education process. Human development: Counseling background required with knowledge of theoretical wellness models. Professionalism: understanding of FERPA and adherence to confidentiality. Physical Requirements: This position typically works in an office environment requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while using a computer. The role demands frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard mouse and other office equipment. Visual acuity is essential for reading and interpreting data on computer screens. Clear verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with colleagues and employees. Additionally the job may involve occasional mobility around the office and attending meetings as well as frequent travel to attend off-site meetings and trainings. Expectation of Quality: Employee will support the mission of Sul Ross State University by providing high-quality professional services timely responses and solutions to customer requests. Security Sensitive: This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094 which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job related qualifications and without consideration of race creed color sex religion age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including but not necessarily limited to recruitment hiring training upgrading promotion demotion termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice files a charge testifies assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy you can contact the Office of Student Life located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing