Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership position. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership is a full-time, year-round position. The expected range for this position is $65, per year.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families.  for Benefits Information.

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership plays a key role in cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged campus community. This position provides strategic oversight for student clubs and organizations, leadership development programs, and campus-wide engagement initiatives. The Assistant Director supports student success and belonging by empowering students to develop as leaders, community members, and change agents The Assistant Director serves as the advisor for the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the College's student-run programming board and will oversee the execution of hallmark CAB events and manage the programming board's budget.

The Assistant Director must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to attend events sponsored by Student Engagement and Leadership and Amherst College student groups. This role is an in-person position and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Campus Activities Board hosts programs mostly at 8 p.m. and every other Saturday and Sunday.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Campus Activities Board:

● Advises and supports the Campus Activities Board (CAB)

● Recruit, train, and evaluate CAB executive board members; hold regular one-on-one meetings and provide event support.

● Coordinates, executes, and evaluates CAB hallmark programming, such as Casino Night, Homecoming Bonfire, and Spring Concert, in addition to a variety of small-scale programs.

● Oversees the annual budget of approximately $180,000 and manages CAB co-sponsorship funding requests.

Registered Student Organization Oversight & Advising:

● Provide direction and administrative oversight for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), including the recognition, renewal, and event approval processes.

● Advise and support student leaders and organization advisors in areas of governance, event planning, budgeting, and organizational development.

● Ensure compliance with institutional policies, fiscal procedures, and risk management practices

● Advise student leaders and organization advisors on group management, goal setting, budgeting, and event planning.

Event Support:

● Manage and maintain the implementation and maintenance of the student organization management platform (e.g., Five College systems, space management and other platforms).

● Help to support signature leadership programs such as Mammoth Leadership Academy (MLA), Orientation, Mammoth Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Campus Parties, Homecoming, Spring concert, Commencement and other large-scale events.

● Collaborate with campus partners to create engaging, inclusive campus events that strengthen community and belonging.

● Provide oversight for large-scale campus traditions, student involvement fairs, and late-night or weekend programming.

Leadership Development & Training:

● Develop and implement resources for best practices for effective student leadership and organization management.

● Design and facilitate workshops, retreats, and training sessions for student leaders and advisors (e.g., leadership retreats, budgeting, inclusivity, conflict resolution) in collaboration with divisional…