Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6720
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 Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement position. The Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement is a full-time, year-round position. The expected range for this position is $68, 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.
Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, the Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership participates in creating and implementing campus programming and events aimed at creating an engaged and diverse campus life for Amherst College students. The Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership is responsible for the operations of the Powerhouse, Ford Hall and other Student Affairs spaces;
and directs resources to support the development of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and student leaders. Supervises a variety of Student Engagement and Leadership student staff who advance the mission of the office.
The Associate Director must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to attend events sponsored by Student Affairs, Student Engagement and Leadership and Amherst College student groups. This role is an in-person position and requires flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.
The Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership communicates and interacts with both internal and external constituents. Internal communication includes advisement and dissemination of important policies and procedures regarding the event planning process, in addition to serving as a liaison between student event hosts and essential campus partners, including but not limited to Amherst College Police Department, Facilities, and Conference and Special Events, Environmental Health and Safety, among others.
Reviews, negotiates, and executes contracts with outside vendors.
On-campus housing is a position requirement, and a semi-furnished apartment is provided, allowing for support of night and weekend responsibilities. In the event of campus-wide emergency and/or crisis, live-in staff are considered essential personnel and will be needed to remain on campus and ready to assist.
Members of our Student Affairs team will be attending ACPA in Baltimore and NASPA in Kansas City and would welcome the opportunity to connect with you. If you plan to be there, please email student affairs to arrange a time to meet.
Thank you for your interest in Amherst College.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Registered Student Organization Oversight & Advising:
- 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
- Promote safety, inclusivity, and adherence to institutional guidelines
- Advise student leaders and organization advisors on group management, goal setting, budgeting, and event planning.
Facility Management: - Serves as the primary administrator of the Space Management Systems on behalf of Student Affairs. Assist in the management of Student Affairs spaces, working closely with Amherst College Facilities and Information Technology. Responsibilities include submitting work orders, ensuring spaces are maintained and clean, and addressing tech needs to ensure users have the necessary resources.
- Provides operational and programmatic support for both large and small-scale events at the Student Engagement event spaces by leading trainings and creating guides on the usage of spaces.
- Assist with maintaining the reservation system via the space management system (EMS) for the Student Engagement Spaces with support from casual staff.
Event and Program Development: - 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.
- Coordinates marketing, advertising materials, and social media for Student Engagement and…
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