Director of Student Engagement

Job Title: Director of Student Engagement

Reports to: Associate Dean of Students

Division: Student Life

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: EXEMPT

Date: September 2025

Employment Status: Full-time

Summary:
The Director of Student Engagement is a 12-month, full-time, exempt, live on-campus position. Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Students, the Director serves as a leader in the planning, coordination, and implementation of campus-wide activities and events and oversight of campus organizations. The Director must possess an understanding of the importance of co-curricular programming and its impact on the holistic development of students. Additionally, the Director will work to develop a campus activities board to facilitate student-led events and engagement.

Essential Functions:

Serve as primary contact with vendors, agents, and talent brought to campus.

Advise Hurricane Productions: A student-led campus activities board.

Maintain the budget for Student Activities and Hurricane Productions.

Plan and facilitate Fall and Spring Welcome Weeks, Homecoming events, and May Day.

Assist with the implementation and development of registered student organizations.

Provide guidance for campus groups planning campus-wide events.

Coordinate the College’s shuttle service for Residence Hall closing breaks and shopping trips.

Oversee and tend to student engagement centers: The Eye, weight room, and cardio room to make sure they are operational and maintained.

Supervise work-study students responsible for event assistance and staffing of The Eye in the Student Center.

Identify and build relationships with community partners for the development of community service opportunities.

Plan community services and engagement events.

Assist with the planning and implementation of Hurricane Prep Days (Summer Orientation).

Analyze and assess student event data and other programs for the Office of Student Engagement for continual improvement.

Serve in campus on-call rotation providing after-hours crisis response and assistance with residential students.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Students.

Requirements:

 Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, or a related field is preferred.

Previous experience in Student Activities/campus engagement is preferred.

Demonstrated skills in the following areas: supervision, organization, collaboration, crisis management, leadership, teamwork, and assessment.

Knowledge of student development and leadership development theory.

A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs.

TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references to Human Resources at hr@louisburg.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Louisburg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications of all qualified individuals. It is the policy and practice of the College to provide equal opportunity to all persons. The College does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, national origin, age (as defined by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act), religion, gender, disability, veteran's status or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, advancement, compensation, benefits, transfer, and termination.

Related by faith to the Methodist Church, Louisburg College is committed to offering a supportive community which nurtures young men and women intellectually, culturally, socially, physically, and spiritually. As a two-year residential institution, we provide a bridge for students to make a successful transition from high school to senior colleges and universities.