DIRECTOR II OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND BELONGING #00098482

Student Involvement

Student Involvement supports student organizations, campus activities, and university traditions. The department coordinates engagement initiatives, leadership programs, and large scale events in collaboration with campus stakeholders. Positions involve organization support, event coordination, and leadership program administration.

The Director II of Student Involvement and Belonging provides strategic leadership and oversight for programs and initiatives that create an engaging student experience, foster belonging, and strengthen students' connection to Missouri S&T and the Miner community. The position oversees student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, campus programming and traditions, belonging initiatives, and new student engagement and transition, including Opening Week.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life, the Director leads departmental strategy, operations, staff, assessment, and resource management while collaborating across the university to create a coordinated and engaging student experience. The Director plays a key role in advancing institutional priorities related to student success, engagement, belonging, and retention.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for Student Involvement and Belonging aligned with institutional priorities and student success
• Foster an engaging student experience that builds belonging and strengthens students' connection to Missouri S&T and the Miner community
• Build collaborative partnerships across the university to advance student success, engagement, and belonging
• Represent Student Involvement and Belonging on university committees, strategic initiatives, and in relationships with families, alumni, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Lead departmental assessment and use data, emerging trends, and best practices to continuously improve programs and services

Department Administration

• Provide executive leadership for all functions of Student Involvement and Belonging, including supervision, development, and evaluation of departmental staff
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, policies, procedures, and service standards
• Oversee budgets, financial planning, contracts, purchasing, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with university policies, applicable laws and regulations, and risk management standards

Student Belonging

• Provide strategic leadership for campus initiatives that strengthen students' sense of belonging, connection, and engagement, including the 'You Belong at S&T' campaign
• Provide leadership and support for student affinity groups and other communities that foster connection, support, and belonging
• Partner with students and campus departments to identify barriers to belonging and integrate opportunities for connection into programs, traditions, communications, and the broader student experience

Student Organizations and Leadership Development

• Provide strategic oversight for more than 200 recognized student organizations, including registration, governance, training, advisor development, and operational support
• Promote responsible organizational leadership through leadership development, education, policy implementation, and proactive risk reduction
• Support shared governance and maintain productive relationships with student government organizations
• Oversee hazing prevention education and training for student organizations

Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Provide executive oversight for Fraternity and Sorority Life, supporting values-based organizations focused on scholarship, leadership, service, belonging, and accountability
• Ensure effective risk management, policy implementation, community standards, and hazing prevention education and programming
• Ensure Fraternity and Sorority Life is integrated into the broader university community by connecting chapters and members with campus programs, training, resources, events, and student engagement opportunities
• Collaborate with campus partners and national organizations to promote student success, organizational excellence, and alignment with university expectations
• In collaboration with Residential Life, maintain and enforce the University Approved Housing Policy

New Student Engagement and Transition

• Provide strategic leadership for programs and initiatives that support new students' transition, engagement, belonging, and connection to Missouri S&T
• Provide executive oversight for Opening Week and other new student transition programs, including planning, coordination, implementation, communication, and assessment
• Oversee student leaders and peer programs that support new student transition and engagement
• Collaborate with campus partners to create a coordinated transition experience aligned with institutional student success and retention priorities

Campus Programming and Traditions

• Provide strategic leadership for campus-wide programming, major traditions, and signature events that foster school spirit, campus pride, belonging, and connection
• Oversee major events and traditions, including Homecoming, Family and Friends Weekend, St.Pat's celebrations, MinerRama, Spring O'Rama, concerts, and other university programs
• Provide leadership for Family and Friends programming that strengthens connections among students, their support networks, and the university
• Ensure programs are welcoming, educational, engaging, and aligned with institutional values
• Ensure appropriate risk management, safety planning, and emergency preparedness for department programs, student organization events, and activities in collaboration with university partners

A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $81,744-$93,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 13
University Title: DIRECTOR II STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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