Dir of the Center for Engagement & Student Success

Dir of the Center for Engagement & Student Success

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures the development of sustainable structures for leadership and civic engagement initiatives, programs, and services in support of RITs goals
• Coordinates ongoing assessment for the department as well as initiatives, programs, and services within the department in alignment with university policies and divisional policies and expectations
• Establishes and maintains on and off-campus relationships and partnerships in support of the department's vision, mission, and strategic goals
• Designs and implements systems and protocols related to departmental budgets, administrative processes, and internal controls to ensure compliance with university and divisional policies
• Supervises and mentors student leaders, peer mentors, and student employees
• Serves as a liaison between students and university departments to promote communication, advocacy, and support for student needs
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in student affairs
• Knowledge of risk management practices in event planning and student organization oversight
• Skill in written and verbal communication, including public speaking
• Skill in event planning and program development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to create inclusive, student-centered environments that support belonging and engagement

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's degree in related field
• 7 years of relevant experience
• 3 years of supervisory experience

Job Level Overview

Management and People Leadership Level 3 - Heads a department, multiple smaller functions with a department, or a specialized function with institution-wide span. Integrates strategic thinking to drive cross functional initiatives to optimize efficiency, performance, and innovation.

The Director of the Center for Engagement and Student Success (CES) plays a highly visible, hands-on leadership role focused on advancing the success of first-generation college students through intentional programming, strategic partnerships, and data-informed practice. On a day-to-day basis, the Director oversees the design, implementation, and assessment of holistic support initiatives that promote student persistence, belonging, and academic momentum from entry through graduation. This role collaborates closely with campus partners across academic affairs, student life, advising, and enrollment management to align programming with institutional student success priorities. The Director leads and mentors professional staff, manages resources and budgets, and uses assessment and student data to continuously refine programming and demonstrate impact.

FLSA Category
Exempt

Work Location
Hybrid

Compensation
$75,000 - $100,000

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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