Director of Student Engagement Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Job Summary:

The Director of Student Engagement provides strategic leadership for the student engagement program, working with the SMC Experience team and all members of the Spartanburg Methodist College community to create a robust student involvement experience. The Director supports student success by implementing strategies to enhance a sense of belonging for students and provide opportunities for personal growth. This pivotal role will lead efforts to engage students in a diverse array of co-curricular activities, educational programs, clubs, and organizations, promoting a culture of belonging, leadership, and personal growth.

Areas of Responsibility:

Involvement:

Provide strategic leadership for a vibrant and inclusive student engagement program that fosters a strong sense of belonging and campus pride by ensuring Involvement works collaboratively as a team, meets yearly goals, and aligns with the vision mission, and values of SMC and the SMC Experience.
Provide guidance, supervision and professional development for the Coordinator; support the Coordinator in all functions, including campus recreation, intramurals, Xvibes (student programming board), etc.
Establish and implement assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of student involvement initiatives, using data-driven insights to lead continuous improvement efforts.
Coordinate major campus events and traditions, including The Initial X, Welcome Week, Founders Week, Graduation Eve, and other signature programs that define the student experience.
Responsibly manage the office budget, allocating resources with a student-first mindset.
Recruit, hire, train, and manage student workers in the Fitness Center.
Collaborate with campus partners, including Athletics, Religious Life, Community Life, and others to support holistic student development, the establishment of campus traditions, and increase student retention.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate risks associated with student activities and events, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and legal regulations.
Stay current with best practices through professional development and benchmarking. Clubs & Organizations
Serve as the primary liaison for organization leaders and advisors; support the growth of student clubs and organizations through proactive advising – ensuring compliance with college policies and alignment with institutional values – and supervision of the SGA Chamber.
Coordinating with the Dean of Students and other relevant partners, develop and implement a student leadership development program.
Develop and maintain comprehensive policies and procedures for student clubs and organizations, student leaders, and faculty/staff advisors.
Create a plan for sustainable club and organization funding, including a policy on fundraising, and spending protocols.

Campus Committees & Collaboration:

Serve on committees as assigned, namely the Involvement Committee, CARE Team, College Awards Committee, and First-Year Experience Committee.
Provide general support as a part of the SMC Experience for major campus events, including but not limited to Orientation, Open House, Enrollment Days, Fall and Spring Break programming, Move-In days and Commencement.
Manage and promote the Fun Fund program – which allows community members to submit programming ideas and funding requests – to cultivate a collaborative culture of engagement.
Serve as the student activities representative to College Town.
Other duties as assigned. Education, Experience, & Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum two years of professional experience in student activities, student development, campus recreation, other related activities in higher education. (Significant transferable experience may also be considered)
Demonstrable commitment to student success is a must; strong interpersonal skills and strength in cultivating community are required.
Exceptional project management skills including the ability to prioritize, organize and lead multiple, concurrent initiatives, attention to detail, and seeing a project to successful completion.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Canva, and other relevant systems; experience in effectively creating documents, reports, promotional materials, and presentations.
Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to move around the campus and frequently climb a flight of stairs in the residence halls. Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity are needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents. Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor, in handwritten form, and printed on paper. Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Working Conditions:

This work is generally performed on-site at Spartanburg Methodist College and often in an office setting. Changes in work setting may occur depending on planned events/activities. This role requires significant contact with students, faculty, staff, and the community. The work includes some evening and weekend responsibilities.