Executive Director, Student Engagement & Belonging - STA

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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country . With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.    

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 

Responsible for creating and advancing impactful co-curricular opportunities that connect with and engage all students in their college experiences. Directs the Flight class identity program, created to provide programming and educational opportunities that increase students' sense of community and belonging, and the department of Cultural Connections and Engagement, which provides cultural communities that recognize and support all students, ensuring they have a place to connect on campus and learn from each other.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*:
1. Sets the strategic direction for the department, providing ongoing review and assessment to improve the delivery of services to students.
2. Leads initiatives that enhance student engagement, satisfaction, and the overall student experience.
3. Ensures staff develop and facilitate programming for the campus community that focuses on student engagement, success, and inclusion.
4. Provides opportunities for student-led initiatives on issues pertinent to the student population by engaging students in planning, strategy, and outcomes.
5. Responsible for developing and administering policies and procedures and evaluating scope/impact of decisions on both internal and external contacts.
6. Manages Student Engagement and Belonging budgets, including developing annual budget plans, analyzing and monitoring expenses, and making recommendations to leverage existing resources.
7. Supervises a team of professionals, graduate assistants, and student assistants, including hiring, training, professional development, and performance management.
8. Delivers a variety of programs and services for all students that responds to student needs and fosters student engagement and support.
9. Oversees ongoing efforts to develop and implement departmental strategic plans, including assessing program outcomes, services, and contribution to RPG that will further enhance the student experience and support RPG initiatives.
10. Monitors compliance with Title IX, Clery Act, Campus SAVE, VAWA and other federal and state regulations.
11. Plans, develops, and implements strategies for generating revenue and fundraising resources for the department.
12. Develops marketing strategies for department and services to expand engagement opportunities for students, staff, and faculty.
13. Develops and implements a wide range of student programs, workshops, and activities that actively engage students and enhances their practical and professional skills and their ability to be successful in their personal, academic, and professional endeavors.
14. Supports University and divisional initiatives, including staff involvement, in divisional signature events, as appropriate.
15. Provides support for other divisional priorities and initiatives beyond the scope of department, as requested.

Educational Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Required Experience
Ten (10) years of experience related to the position to include previous management or supervisory experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field such as higher education, student affairs, student personnel services, educational leadership, or public administration
Preferred Experience
Seven (7) years' progressive student affairs administration/leadership within student affairs or higher education
Experience working with assessments and data to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement for student program and services
Previous experience supervising student affairs professionals and managers

ABILITIES
Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners.
Ability to successfully interact with a multicultural community comprised of individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and communication styles.
Able to take direction and constructive feedback
Able to prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet assigned deadlines
Able to formulate policies and procedures to organize department for effectiveness and efficiencies
Able to develop and foster collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff to enhance services provided to our students
Able to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of assessment, evaluation and planning, data collection, reporting, and synthesizing information for reporting
Proven experience in development of personnel in the workplace and working through personnel issues with full-time employees
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf