Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Support

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

295412

Statesboro, Georgia

Full Time

Regular

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Student Engagement and Support

Reporting to the Director of the Office of Student Engagement & Support, the Assistant Director plays a key role in supporting the operational, strategic, and assessment efforts of the office across campuses. This role supports day-to-day logistics, budget tracking, supervises professional and graduate-level staff, manages student-centered programming, and ensures alignment with the university's mission and strategic priorities. The Assistant Director is instrumental in leading data-informed efforts designed to enhance student engagement and success.

This includes analyzing participation trends to identify under-engaged students, supporting outreach strategies that increase student connection to campus resources, and collaborating with sponsored student programs within the Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Engagement (OELDE) division. The Assistant Director plays a key role in advancing student-focused efforts that promote belonging, retention, and holistic student success.

• Support the Director in coordinating office operations, timelines, and logistical processes across campuses
• Assist with tracking budgets, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining organized financial records for office initiative
• Collect, organize, and maintain student engagement data to support assessment and planning efforts
• Support the development and implementation of outreach and engagement strategies informed by participation data
• Translate data into summaries, reports, and presentations to support internal planning and stakeholder communication
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and evaluation of student engagement programs and initiatives
• Collaborate with campus partners to align engagement efforts and share insights related to student involvement
• Support supervision and coordination of graduate assistants and student staff, as assigned
• Contribute to the development of systems, processes, and documentation that support the office's growth and evolving priorities
• Support and the broader mission of the university

• Bachelor's Degree

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience

• Understanding of student learning and development theories

• Master's Degree

• Experience in community development

$51,000 - $58,141

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to support the execution of strategic plans and office initiatives
• Ability to supervise and develop professional and student staff
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use data to improve student engagement efforts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks efficiently
• Ability to provide high-quality student support and guidance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respond appropriately to student concerns

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Proficiency with office software, communication platforms, and data tracking tools
• Familiarity with…