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Associate Director of Campus Engagement and Student Life

Position Number: 6422941
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Associate Director of Campus Engagement and Student Life

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Fire-College
Opening Date: 07/29/2025
Location: Firelands (Huron), OH
Job Number: BGSU00912
Department: Fire-College
Closing: Continuous

Summary

The Associate Director of Campus Engagement and Student Life provides strategic vision, administrative leadership, and operational oversight for developing and implementing curricular and co-curricular programs that foster student engagement and a vibrant campus culture. Oversees student life initiatives, including leadership development, student organizations, and co-curricular learning experiences. Plans and coordinates major campus events such as Falcon Fest, Harvest Fest, Homecoming, Welcome Week, and Career Week. Manages both virtual and in-person engagement strategies on a Regional Campus. Provides guidance and mentorship to student leaders. Leads campus engagement staff and volunteers to ensure impactful programs that strengthen student support, cultivate community, and build a welcoming culture for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Essential Functions

Develop and implement programs (curricular and co-curricular) and initiatives that enhance campus culture, student engagement (orientation, transition, graduation), alumni participation, and faculty/staff participation

Oversee student life initiatives, including leadership development, student organizations, and co-curricular experiences.

Plan, coordinate, and execute BGSU Firelands signature events. Falcon Fest, Founders Day, Harvest Fest, Homecoming, Student Recognition, Welcome Week, Pop-Up Shops, Career Week.

Lead and coordinate engagement strategies-both virtual and in-person-that connect traditional and non-traditional, full- and part-time students to a range of developmental opportunities across wellness, leadership, career readiness, community-building, and lifelong learning (e.g., Elder College).
Advise and mentor student leaders and coordinate leadership development programs.

Supervise campus engagement staff and volunteers to ensure program quality, campus culture-building, and alignment with institutional goals
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's degree required. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

The following Degree is preferred:

Master's Degree Preferred

The following Experience is required:

3 years of experience in student programming/student engagement/student coaching and/or student online engagement
2 years cumulative work performed while college student
1 year experience in event planning
1 year experience in supervision

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abiltiies:

Experience in a college environment and on a commuter campus is preferable.
Familiarity with student engagement strategies specifically tailored to a commuter campus.
Must be a proactive self-starter capable of developing and establishing a new office or program from its foundation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with short and long term planning

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by August 12, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5024656/associate-director-of-campus-engagement-and-student-life

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