Position Title:  Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Department: Student Affairs

Reports to:  Director of Student Engagement 

Appointment:  Full-Time; 40 hours per week/12 months 

Status:  Exempt 

Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, the Assistant Director is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing various campus events and programs aimed at increasing student engagement and creating a vibrant campus community. This position is responsible for fostering leadership development and providing direct support to over 200 registered student organizations.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage the coordination of large-scale student organization events in partnership with the Events Services office.Manages purchasing, budget tracking and reconciliations for approved SABRC (Student Activities Budget Review Committee) funded events.Collect and report data related to SABRC funded events.Advise the Activities Council at Bradley University (ACBU).Provide support to all student organizations including registration and renewal; identify student organization opportunities; and support student interests in the development of registered student organizations.Supports maintaining the student organization database system through organization leadership continuity, membership and event registration and approval.Assists with the development and provides ongoing support to student leaders and advisors such as training and resource guide creation.Assist in the development of the student organization awards processesAssist the Student Involvement team with Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Activities Fair and other major university and cross-departmental projects and needs.Evening and weekend work to be expected.

 Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.Demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks with overlapping timelines/deadlines.Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, planning, problem-solving, time management and oral and written communication skills.Ability to multitask, prioritize workload and meet deadlines while keeping a flexible approach to the workplace.Successful candidates will possess the ability to communicate and work effectively with people from a variety of different backgrounds, possess strong leadership characteristics, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to problem solve. Must have a valid US driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications 

Master’s degree in higher education or related advance degree.Previous experience in higher education working in student activities, fraternity and sorority life, leadership and service, or similar type programs.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers. 

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/ 

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate student’s opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.