Assistant Director, Student Engagement

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement has direct responsibility for managing programs and providing leadership to the following major functional areas: Student Organizations, Leadership Development, and Service & Volunteerism within the Office of Student Engagement. This role serves in a variety of administrative capacities, including policy approval and implementation, assessment efforts, and training and staff supervision. This position will also co-advise Campus Activities Board. In addition, all members of the Student Engagement team work collaboratively on most large-scale programs including, but not limited to, Week of Welcome and the Campus Involvement & Leadership Awards.

Co-Curricular Programming:  Oversee and implement co-curricular programming and events to address the needs and interests of the student body, including large-scale campus events, keynote student events, campus activities and traditions, and OneUSF initiatives. Provide guidance and support with events for responsible areas under OSE oversight. Assist with department goals and collaborating on department-wide events and initiatives. Work with Assistant Director of Residential Education for night, evening and weekend programming, as well as collaborate with Student Programs Manager and Student Government on programs and initiatives. Collaborate with colleagues across all three USF campuses to align existing and new programs, services, and initiatives with OneUSF, including Homecoming Week and USF Week.

Administrative/Leadership:  Supervise coordinators of student engagement, including providing regular support, feedback, training, development, and evaluation. Work with the coordinators to ensure goals are met within all programming efforts. Oversee department assessment efforts, including collaborative OneUSF assessment initiatives. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Vice President to complete all budget requests, and coordinate the spending plan and management of the Student Engagement budget. Work with Marketing & Communications Officer for marketing and outreach for Student Engagement. Lead all aspects of student leader hiring, training, and evaluation. Supervise student leaders in their work scheduling and providing development to other student leaders. Work collaboratively with other team members to implement evaluation and assessment of the student employment program.

CAB Advising & Supervision: Serve as primary advisor to the Campus Activities Board. Provide mentorship and guidance to student leaders within the organization on Campus Activities Board operations, conflict resolution, leadership, and teamwork. Select, supervise, and evaluate students who serve as student leaders for Student Engagement. Additionally, advise the student Cultural Event Coordinators under CAB.

Student Organization Oversight:  Work with coordinators to plan and direct all aspects of operations related to Registered Student Organization advising. Provide training, direction, and instruction to other team members on the advisement of student organizations. Collaborate with colleagues at all USF campuses to update and implement regulations, policies, and procedures related to student organizations. Provide guidance to student organization leaders and advisors. This includes training on policies and procedures, personal and professional development, and guidance to best lead their organization. Assist students as they establish new organizations by providing training and supporting recruitment efforts. Responsible for conducting at least one large scale student organization training session annually. Support student organization recruitment efforts through the coordination of The Bullpen, our student involvement fair, each fall and spring semester. Assist in the management of student organization events, from room reservations to guidance on event planning. Work collaboratively with event management personnel to ensure University event requirements are met.

Leadership Programs & Service/Volunteerism Oversight: Plan and direct all aspects of operations related to Leadership Programming. Lead other team members on the implementation of leadership programs. Create programs as needed to enhance the discussion of leadership across campus, i.e. for student organization, student staff, and student government. Coordinate the annual Campus Involvement and Leadership Awards. Manage the awards and recognition process and lead collaborative efforts to ensure event planning and management is completed. Accountable for direction and leadership of all aspects of Service & Volunteerism programs. Provide training, direction, and instruction to other team members to implement operations of functional area.

MINIMUM:  Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a student affairs position within higher education; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

PREFERRED:  Preferred: Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Affairs, or related field. At least two years of experience supervising student or professional staff.  

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About Usf

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

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• This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
• Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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