Executive Director of Student Engagement
Student Life
Enrollment Management and Student Success 

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the development and management of an intentional student life experience that positively influences student engagement, campus culture, retention, graduation rates, and enrollment
• Provides oversight and leadership for Campus Life and Event Services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Recreation Services
• Collaborates with individuals and departments across the University to advance student life goals and objectives from a university-wide perspective, including the development of the overall student experience and major campus events
• Establishes and maintains external relationships and partnerships that enhance the student life experience and creates collaborative opportunities for students
• Ensures that auxiliary units, including the University Center and Student Recreation Center, provide exemplary service, maintain appropriate facilities, support student needs, and effectively develop and manage their budgets
• Collects, analyzes, and reports key student engagement metrics and performance indicators to inform strategies that improve student engagement and retention
• Serves on the Students of Concern Team, the on-call crisis response team, and other University committees as needed
• Supervises three direct reports, including professional staff and department leaders, and exercises appropriate authority regarding hiring, performance management, personnel actions, and departmental operations
• Develops and oversees budgets for multiple departments and coordinates facility renovations and physical improvements through established University processes
• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services designed to enhance student engagement, belonging, retention, and success

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least five years of successful administrative experience in higher education
• Experience supervising professional staff
• Experience leading one or more student affairs departments
• Experience developing programs and services
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply University policies and procedures
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the flexibility to manage changing priorities

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 24, 2026. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Visit https://semo.edu/hr/employment and submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references.