Director of Student Leadership & Engagement

Director of Student Leadership & Engagement

The Director of Student Leadership and Engagement is responsible for all aspects of leadership and management of the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement within Idaho State University (ISU). This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and collaborates with Student Affairs executives and divisional directors to fulfill strategic goals and form major policies for students.

The Office lives out ISU and the Division of Student Affairs' mission to create environments that support student success by fostering a community that encourages lifelong discovery, learning, and well-being.

Embodying this mission, the Director will influence ISU student success through creative, educational, and innovative programming and leadership development. In addition, this role will impact students from the moment they arrive on campus and throughout their participation in new student orientation, student government, clubs, and organizations, signature social events, and annual traditions celebrating milestones in a student’s academic career and educational experience.

The leader in this role will establish, monitor, and report measurable outcomes of co-curricular activities and early/targeted interventions to improve student engagement, leadership, culture, and sense of belonging s position will design and provide leadership and guidance in analyzing, creating, and interpreting student policies and procedures related to the Student Leadership and Engagement department.

The Director will partner with the AVPSA/Dean of Students to develop an innovative strategic plan for the department, to maintain alignment with industry best practices, uphold the goals and aspirations of the University, and develop a long-term plan for the department’s structure and reach.

• Success with event planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Proficiency in the multi-faceted work of student development.
• Mastery in the field of student activities, leadership, and engagement.
• Experience working in a collaborative method, ability to establish rapport with a diversified student body.
• History of success as a leader and effective people manager, particularly within a university setting. Ability to provide orientation and training to new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written, including public speaking).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and flexibility when problem‑solving.
• Ability to articulate the value of the ISU experience for students, families, and campus partners.
• Ability to ensure all activities align with federal and state laws and policies by coordinating risk management training for students and staff and providing timely updates on all college processes and documents.
• Understanding of national best practices regarding the student engagement experience, including engagement

• Responsible for the department’s staffing, performance management, and budgeting.
• Supervisory responsibilities include Program Specialist, Program Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant.
• Supervises the selection, orientation, and training of professional staff and a large student employment workforce.
• Develops and implements strategic goals, objectives, and assessment projects for the department.
• Serves as the primary University administrator for the electronic student engagement platform. Coordinate orientation, training, and appropriate use.
• Administers the policies and procedures for campus posting, sales and solicitation, club recognition, and club travel for all ISU clubs.
• Oversees advising and support for ASISU Executive and Legislative branches and subsequent committees or commissions, including the Elections Commission and Finance Commission.
• Along with the ASISU Secretary and divisional partners, designs and sets the agenda and helps facilitate annual ASISU training and onboarding programs for the new ASISU Executive Board and Senate members. Supports student government leadership with pertinent information and resources. This will be in…