About the role#
Baylor University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Governance to provide leadership for student organization development, engagement initiatives, and leadership education within Student Activities. This position oversees the student organization event approval process, new organization chartering, and signature engagement initiatives while fostering meaningful involvement opportunities that promote student belonging, leadership development, and organizational success. The Assistant Director supervises professional and graduate staff and contributes to the strategic advancement of the Student Engagement & Governance portfolio.
What you'll do#
- Provide leadership and oversight for the student organization experience, including event approval, organizational compliance, policy implementation, risk management education, and development initiatives.
- Manage the chartering process for new student organizations from initial inquiry through university recognition.
- Advise student leaders on organizational development, governance structures, constitutions, and sustainability planning.
- Develop and implement leadership development programs, officer training initiatives, and educational opportunities to strengthen student leadership capacity.
- Coordinate and assess engagement initiatives, including Late Night, to foster student involvement and growth.
- Collaborate with campus partners to connect students with organizations, resources, and leadership experiences.
- Supervise assigned professional and graduate staff, providing mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
- Contribute to departmental assessment, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Master’s degree.
- Three years of relevant work experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to comply with university policies and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Location & details#
- Location: Waco, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
