Assistant Director of Student Engagement

About the Role The Assistant Director of Student Engagement develops and manages student engagement programs, activities and services, with direct oversight of all student organizations, including Fraternity and Sorority Life. The role fosters a vibrant campus culture by promoting student involvement, leadership development, and community building. This position is on-site in Jackson, MS, with regular hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and evening/night and occasional weekend availability for events. What You'll Do

• Provide oversight and advisement of the National Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council, including supporting membership recruitment and intake processes.
• Maintain effective relationships with chapter officers, housing corporation officers, regional advisors and national consultants for each organization.
• Advise fraternity and sorority leaders on program development, policy compliance, risk management, leadership growth, and organizational operations.
• Oversee investigations and resolutions of FSL related policy violations, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
• Coordinate, plan and execute a comprehensive schedule of student programs and events, including Welcome Week, class traditions and social activities.
• Manage the student organization recognition and event registration processes.
• Provide leadership development opportunities and experiences for student-led organizations.
• Serve as advisor to student organizations as needed.
• Utilize Colleague, Microsoft Office and other administrative software to manage records and support departmental operations.
• Generate reports as needed and requested.
• Serve as part of the on-call team.
• Maintain flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by student programming and events. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Affairs, Guidance and Counseling or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of graduate or professional experience in fraternity/sorority life and/or student affairs work is preferred.
• Experience in advising student leaders or employees, providing guidance and support.
• Ability to manage event logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, and promotion.
• Knowledge of policy compliance and risk management within student affairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work well with others from a broad range of positions, departments and cultural backgrounds.
• Physical & Availability Requirements: Must be available and willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed, for student events. Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds without assistance. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks. Nice to Have
• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Affairs, Guidance and Counseling or related field is preferred. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Millsaps College provides a competitive benefits package.