Director of Undergraduate Engagement

Brenau University

. Oversee the vision, operation and assessment of student engagement programs and services .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeGainesville • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing student engagement programs, advising student organizations, and implementing leadership initiatives within a higher education setting. Strong ability to assess program effectiveness and foster collaboration across departments while advocating for student needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeExperience Managing StudentsExperience Advising Student OrganizationsKnowledge of Assessment PracticesStrong Interpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningProgram AssessmentStudent AdvocacyLeadership DevelopmentDiversity and Social Justice Principles

Soft Skills

Effective Organizational SkillsTeamwork and CollaborationDecision-Making Ability

Tools & Technologies

Social Media ManagementEvent CalendarsSurvey Design

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Georgia Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent EngagementDiverse PopulationsCampus ActivitiesVolunteer Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the vision, operation and assessment of student engagement programs and services
Support departmental and institutional missions and advance the University’s strategic plan
Develop students holistically through programs, events, leadership opportunities and organization membership
Organize volunteer opportunities and community service days
Provide oversight, advising and resources for clubs, organizations and campus activity boards
Plan, execute and assess orientation and leadership programs, including Welcome Week, graduation activities, Spirit Week and student appreciation programs
Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate student events and ongoing engagement programs
Manage operations for student spaces, including the student union, lounges and game rooms
Design surveys and focus groups to measure the effect of campus activities on retention and graduation rates
Oversee social media accounts, event calendars and campus-wide newsletters to drive student participation
Serve on the University on-call rotation for student issues and emergencies during business hours, nights and weekends
Collaborate across departments and with internal and external constituents
Perform other duties assigned by the Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students and/or Vice President of Student Development & Engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience managing students and organizing student events
Experience advising student organizations
Experience implementing service and leadership initiatives
Experience working with diverse populations and multiple functional areas within a higher education setting
Strong interpersonal communication skills, oral and written
Effective organizational skills
Student advocacy and decision-making ability
Knowledge of assessment practices, including development of learning outcomes
Knowledge of trends and issues affecting student life and student engagement
Ability to incorporate principles of diversity/social justice
Ability to supervise student leaders, student workers, student groups and organizations
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration across University departments
Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid Georgia driver's license and good driving record
Must be willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Subject to pre-employment and random credit checks where applicable
Must satisfy applicable credential submission requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category
Paid bi-weekly
Time-off requests managed through the direct supervisor and ADP employee portal