Assistant Director, Student Leadership and Involvement
WorkforUM
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI), the Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for first-year experience programming, student organization development, and campus engagement initiatives at the University of Memphis. This role serves as the primary point of contact for campus traditions, Frosh Camp, and Tiger Welcome, while also overseeing the development and support of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs).
The Assistant Director directly supervises the Senior Coordinator for Training and Development, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive leadership education, advisor support, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that enhance student learning, belonging, and engagement.
First-Year Experience and Transition Programs
• Provide strategic oversight for Frosh Camp, including program visioning, curriculum development, logistics, and assessment
• Lead the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of Frosh Camp Counselors
• Ensure a cohesive and developmentally appropriate extended orientation experience aligned with institutional goals
Tiger Welcome
• Coordinate Tiger Welcome, the university’s comprehensive welcome experience for incoming students
• Collaborate with campus partners to plan, schedule, and assess welcome programs
• Ensure alignment across events to create a seamless and engaging onboarding experience
• Track participation and engagement data to inform continuous improvement
Campus Traditions
• Manage a portfolio of signature campus traditions and large-scale engagement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to strengthen school spirit, belonging, and student connection
• Support campus-wide events that enhance the student experience
Student Involvement Support
• Serve as a primary point of contact for student involvement initiatives
• Collaborate with SLI staff to support recognized student organization (RSO) engagement and campus programming
• Promote involvement pathways that connect students to meaningful experiences
Assessment and Operations
• Develop and maintain assessment strategies for programs and initiatives
• Utilize data to inform decision-making and enhance program effectiveness
• Contribute to divisional reporting and strategic planning efforts
• Support budget management and operational planning for assigned program areas
Supervision and Leadership
• Directly supervise the Senior Coordinator for Training and Development
• Provide strategic direction for student organization training, leadership development, and advisor education initiatives
• Ensure alignment between training programs and institutional priorities (e.g., student involvement, retention, and leadership development)
• Support the design and delivery of workshops, retreats, and educational initiatives focused on leadership, risk management, and organizational effectiveness
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development for supervised staff
Master's Degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education, or related area and three years of appropriate experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Initial screening will begin Tuesday, June 9th and every following Tuesday until filled.
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