Director of Student Involvement - 26005184

Director of Student Involvement Involvement & Student Unions - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005184) This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the University's most visible and impactful student-facing departments. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Engagement, the Director of Student Involvement provides strategic leadership for a department that shapes the co-curricular experience for thousands of students each year. The Director will oversee a talented leadership team responsible for Campus Programs, the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), Leadership Development, and Experience Pitt---the University's student engagement platform. Together, these areas support more than 800 registered student organizations, signature campus traditions, leadership programs, student media, and countless opportunities for students to build community and develop lifelong leadership skills. Leading a team of 25 professional staff, 5 direct reports, and approximately 85 student employees, the Director will play a pivotal role in advancing student engagement while partnering across the University to foster an inclusive, vibrant campus community. The Director will also serve as the primary advisor to the University's undergraduate Student Government Board, providing leadership, guidance, and coaching, and assistance navigating University partners and resources. Job Summary Executes strategic alignment, long-term planning, operational planning, and management oversight of major college, campus, or University-wide student affairs functions. Establishes the direction, goals, implementation strategy, evaluation means, student initiatives, and policies of the department. Maintains responsibility for budgetary matters. Directs effective communications, promotions, and public relations for the department. Essential Functions Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Organizational Leadership, Counseling, Public Administration, or a related field. Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, campus activities, student engagement, leadership development, student organizations, residence life, orientation, student success, or related areas. Experience supervising and developing professional staff. Demonstrated experience managing departmental operations, budgets, and strategic initiatives. Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286716300 / 21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors