Associate Director, Student Engagement and Be

Associate Director of Student Engagement & Belonging
Westminster University

Position Type: Full-Time, Benefited

Work Location: Westminster University Campus

1840 South 1300 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84105

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5.5% employer contribution
• Tuition Remission (after a qualifying period of employment)
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Cell Phone Plan Discounts

Application Instructions:

Please apply directly through Westminster University's Career Job Board.

A completed application will include a resume and cover letter that describes how your previous experience will contribute to this role and the Westminster community. Please submit all required documents through the single Dropbox provided.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Student Affairs at Westminster University is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, engaged, and safe campus community. The Division of Student Affairs prioritizes creating an environment that encourages student exploration of self while pursuing community, belonging, and academic success. Westminster is a private comprehensive liberal arts institution committed to preparing students to lead lives of learning, accomplishment, and service, and to helping them develop the skills and attributes needed to thrive in a diverse and interdependent world. A culture of imagination, innovation, inclusiveness, and respect for difference is a hallmark of Westminster University. 

Student Engagement and Belonging (SEB) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs led by the Director and supported by an Associate Director and an Assistant Director. SEB foregrounds belonging as a foundational element of an engaging campus life and student experience. SEB advances this mission by fostering student involvement, leadership development, identity exploration, cultural competence, community connection, and civil dialogue. SEB supports a vibrant campus life through the Associated Students of Westminster (ASW), Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), cultural and identity-based programming, first generation student initiatives, staff-led and student-led programming, and New Student Orientation. 

Reporting directly to the Director of SEB, the Associate Director serves as a senior operational and programmatic leader within the department. The Associate Director provides leadership for student engagement operations, RSO management, student staff supervision, departmental processes, assessment and reporting support, and assigned initiatives that advance belonging, leadership development, and student success. The Associate Director also supports assigned projects in New Student Orientation, student center management, staff-led programs, student-led programs, and student development initiatives. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Student Engagement, Belonging, and Leadership Development

• Develop and implement programs and initiatives that foster student engagement, leadership development, identity exploration, and a sense of belonging
• Coordinate student-led, staff-supported programs and co-curricular opportunities—with clearly defined learning outcomes—that promote community, connection, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and positive civil dialogue
• Develop and coordinate leadership development opportunities, trainings, retreats, and educational experiences for ASW, RSO, Identity Group, SEB student staff, and other student leaders
• Advise and support student leaders within ASW
• Lead and oversee programming, initiatives, and community-building efforts for assigned SEB sponsored identity groups
• Develop and coordinate programs, initiatives, and campus partnerships that support the success, retention, and sense of belonging of first-generation students
• Coordinate and disseminate student involvement opportunities across campus communication platforms, such as the SEB newsletter, campus calendar, and social media
• Develop programs and initiatives responsive to student needs and campus climate, fostering awareness of campus, local, national, and global issues
• Assist in the planning and organization of student recognition, graduation celebration, and leadership honor events

Front Desk Operations and Student Staff Supervision

• Oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, scheduling, performance support, and daily operational leadership of SEB Office Assistants
• Oversee SEB Front Desk and student-facing office operations to ensure consistent coverage, strong customer service, professional communication, and operational effectiveness
• Coordinate operational logistics for approved campus posting and tabling requests including calendaring, communication, setup/takedown coordination, table signage, student staff workflows, etc.
• Support the Director in the oversight of the Shaw Student Center

 Registered Student Organization (RSO) Management

• Manage semester-based registration and recognition process for new and returning RSOs
• Advise RSOs, leaders, and advisors on organizational development, event planning, membership engagement, advisor development, and University policies and procedures
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training and communication for RSO leaders and advisors—including leadership development, membership growth, event planning, marketing, risk management, fiscal responsibility, anti-hazing, institutional policies, and RSO best practices—to support compliance, safety, and engagement
• Design and facilitate training initiatives, with clearly defined learning outcomes, that promote leadership development, responsible decision-making, and effective organization management
• Provide leadership of RSO focused programming (involvement fairs, recruitment initiatives, leadership development opportunities, officer/advisor trainings, transition support, etc)
• Oversee RSO budgeting, financial processes, and responsible stewardship of institutional funds and student fee resources
• Support student leaders and advisors in understanding financial processes, purchasing expectations, and responsible use of allocated funds
• Maintain systems and processes for tracking RSO registration, budgets, engagement, and event activity
• Collaborate with the Director and campus partners to address RSO conduct, risk management, and policy compliance concerns
• Assess RSO programs, training initiatives, and engagement efforts to inform continuous improvement and success

Assessment, Reporting, and Departmental Initiatives

New Student Orientation (NSO)

• Assist with assigned planning, coordination, execution, and assessment responsibilities for the university’s comprehensive NSO for first-year and transfer students, as well as parents and families

Institutional Responsibilities

• Attend and support university events and initiatives as assigned (eg Convocation, Commencement, Westminster Weekend, Admitted Students Day, etc)
• Assist Enrollment Management with select recruitment activities
• Serve on institutional committees as assigned and contribute to division and university-wide initiatives
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority and Mandatory Reporter
• Represent Westminster University in relevant local and national professional organizations
• Maintain flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of SEB and University programming, typically with advance notice
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Equity & Diversity, Social Work, or a related field
• 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in student affairs, student engagement, higher education administration, or a related area
• Experience supervising, training, or providing leadership to student employees, peer leaders, or student staff teams
• Previous experience advising or supporting college students and student organizations
• Demonstrated experience in program development, event planning, leadership development, and/or project management 
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success
• Cultural competence, cultural humility, and experience working with students from various identities and lived experiences
• Broad knowledge of issues and trends impacting undergraduate students in higher education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience supporting and/or managing RSOs or student leadership programs
• Experience with orientation programs or large-scale events
• Previous experience supporting budgeting, financial processes, purchasing, or resource management
• Experience with assessment, data collection, and/or evaluation to inform decision-making/improvement
• Previous experience developing or facilitating programs with defined learning outcomes
• Experience directly supporting first generation, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, international, low-income, students with disabilities, or other historically underrepresented student populations
• Leadership within state and/or national professional associations (eg NODA, NASPA, UPSIL, etc)
• Previous experience facilitating dialogue or training across difference 
• Experience centralizing diversity and inclusion work at a PWI
• Multilingual or multilingual proficiency

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive campus community through daily work and interactions. Promote an inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments included in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion both individually and as related to the Student Affairs field, profession, or discipline. Support initiatives that advance belonging, access, and student success across diverse communities

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.