Position Title:  Assistant Director, Student Engagement

Department:    Student Affairs

Reports to:      Director of Student Engagement, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Appointment:  Full-Time (12 months)

Status:             Exempt

Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Assistant Director is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing various campus events and programs aimed at increasing student engagement and creating a vibrant campus community. This position is responsible for fostering leadership development and providing direct support to over 250 Registered Student Organizations. 

Primary Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to all student organizations including registration and renewal; identify student organization opportunities; and support student interests in the development of Registered Student Organizations. Assists in the coordination of events and projects sponsored by Registered Student Organizations and major campus events such as Activities Fair, Late Night BU, etc. Assists Student Activities Budget Review Committee and Student Engagement Staff with purchasing, budget tracking and reconciliations for approved funded student activities. Support the creation of a student organization staff advisory model and meet regularly with student organization leaders.Maintains student organization database system through organization leadership continuity, membership and event registration and approval.Assists with the development and provides ongoing support to student leaders and advisors such as monthly newsletters, training and resource guide creation.Advise the campus-based service student organization (SERVE) and assist them in the execution of the monthly Service on Saturday program.Serve as lead contact for community agencies and serve as university representative in the coordination of volunteer/service opportunities.Collect and report data related to Bradley University service and philanthropy initiatives.Assist in the nomination and application of Student Organization Awards.Assist the Student Involvement team with Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Siblings’ Weekend, Homecoming and other cross-departmental projects and needs.Evening and weekend work to be expected.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.Demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks with overlapping timelines/deadlines.Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, planning, problem-solving, time management and oral and written communication skills.Ability to multitask, prioritize workload and meet deadlines while keeping a flexible approach to the workplace.Successful candidates will possess the ability to communicate and work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds, possess strong leadership characteristics, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to problem solve.Must have a valid US driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education or related advance degree.Previous experience in higher education working in student activities, fraternity and sorority life, leadership and service, or similar type programs.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the position, resume, and complete contact information for three professional references. 

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

The ideal start date for this position is June 1, 2025.  While the review of applications will begin immediately, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate student’s opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.   Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.