Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Events Love School of Business

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Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Events -

Love School of Business Position Type:

Staff Full-Time Days Per Week:

Monday-Friday Hours Per Week:

40

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Office of the

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Elon Main Campus Position Summary The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Events provides leadership and coordination for high-impact student engagement initiatives and signature events within the Love School of Business. This position is responsible for the coordination of several special cohort programs, the Business Fellows program and the Humanity in Business Leaders 3+Co-op program. In addition, the Assistant Director oversees planning and execution of a broad portfolio of LSB events and manages student engagement software. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Success and Faculty Development, the Assistant Director serves as a key partner in advancing the Love School of Business's strategic priorities related to student engagement and experiential learning. Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities. Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations. Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation. Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment. Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university. Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic. Free use of campus fitness facilities. Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics. Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities. Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service. Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education or an academic environment Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrated success in planning and managing complex events and programs
• Demonstrated experience working with undergraduate, pre-professional student populations
• Knowledge of undergraduate business education and co-curricular programming preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, collaborate across units, and contribute at an administrative level Job Duties Student Engagement Programs and Cohort Coordination Provide coordination, in collaboration with program directors and academic leadership, for the Humanity in Business Leaders 3+Co-op program and the Business Fellows program, including support for structured student development, mentoring, and professional engagement initiatives connected to these experiences.

Manage engagement opportunities such as corporate visits, career and alumni panels, speaker events, cohort-based activities, and domestic and international travel experiences, while helping to foster meaningful connections among students, alumni, mentors, and industry partners. Serve as an administrative point of contact for students participating in these programs and mentoring initiatives, coordinating communications, schedules, and logistics related to engagement activities. Event Strategy and Execution Plan, manage, and execute a comprehensive portfolio of Love School of Business events, ranging from high-profile signature programs to routine academic and administrative events. Events may include, but are not limited to: Lessons from Leaders Speaker Series Leaders in Action Humanity in Business Leaders Program Speaker Series Executive-in-Residence events AI Summit Business Analytics Summit Accounting Department CPE Seminar International Business Dual Degree Stole Ceremony Honor society induction ceremonies and recognition events Provide strategic coordination of event logistics, timelines, vendors, catering, space reservations, and on-site execution to ensure professional, consistent, and high-quality experiences. Student Engagement Infrastructure Administer and manage the student engagement software platform (Suitable), using data to promote participation, document experiential learning, and support assessment and reporting needs. Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of student engagement initiatives through tracking, feedback, and collaboration with academic leadership. Collaboration and Administrative Leadership Partner closely with faculty program directors, center leadership, and staff across the Love School of Business to ensure alignment and effective execution of engagement initiatives. Represent student engagement and event operations in internal planning discussions as appropriate. Support broader undergraduate program goals and initiatives as assigned by the Associate Dean of Student Success and Faculty Development. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

While the standard working hours of this position are 8:00-5:00, some events will require evening and weekend participation.