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The Director of the Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) provides strong educational, social, and leadership development oriented, co-curricular experiences that enhance student learning and campus life at The University of Texas at El Paso. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students for Engagement, the Director will oversee the design and implementation of engaging programs and activities promoting student life, building leadership capacity, supporting student success and a vibrant, inclusive student body. The Director plays an integral role in the academic and professional development of students’ assets through a variety of high-impact experiences.

The position . . . .

• Provides oversight, leadership and direct supervision of the Student Engagement and Leadership Center staff. The department includes student organizations, fraternity/sorority life, diversity/inclusion and leadership development programs.
• Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive plan for student engagement that is consistent with the university’s strategic plan and objectives, as well as the needs of the undergraduate and graduate student population.
• Provides vision and leadership for campus-wide programming, event planning and leadership development that engage large numbers of students and incorporates best practices in student activities thereby increasing student satisfaction, retention and sense of belonging.
• Creates and facilitates large-scale, institutional programs and activities and the development of new traditions and experiences that contribute to students’ pride in the institution.
• Provides day-to-day management for all facets of student engagement services, programs, and activities that support transformative educational experiences and promote student recruitment, retention and graduation.

A successful candidate . . .

• Will have a strong record of proven success engaging large numbers of college students in events and activities and developing innovative programs that promote student success and a sense of belonging.
• Will have a firm understanding of the value of assessment and how to use metrics to enhance the work of the department and the institution.
• Will have in-depth knowledge and experience in planning strategically, creating student engagement opportunities, leadership development programs, inclusive programming and advising college/university student organizations.
• Will have strong supervisory, success facilitating workshops, training staff, students and faculty as well as proved ability to manage budgets and resources and partner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Will have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, but more than that – an authenticity and confidence when communicating with a variety of stakeholders.
• Will have a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) and a minimum of five years of proven student affairs work with progressive responsibility at a college or university as well as experience in decision-making, problem solving and the ability to work in a diverse environment.

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The Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Recreational Sports Department including the strategic mission and vision of the department, creation and implementation of policies and procedures, facility management, staff hiring, training, and supervision and oversight of full and part-time professional and student staff. The Director plays an integral role in the academic and professional development of staff and students’ assets through a variety of high-impact experiences and the promotion and assessment of activities and programs by establishing learning outcomes. In order to be successful, the Director will need to work collaboratively with the Division of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Business Affairs, UTEP Athletics and many departments throughout the University.

This position...

• Provides leadership, direction, and support of student-fee driven facility
• Is responsible for the mission and vision of the department while also aligning with the
  UTEP strategic plan, mission, vision, and values
• Is responsible for the planning, organization, supervision, and evaluation of all programs
  within the department
• Provides leadership and innovation to each area of the department: aquatics, multiple
  indoor courts, intramurals, outdoor adventures, fitness, outdoor fields, facilities, and
  leadership challenge course
  
  

A successful candidate . . .

• Will have experiences with budgets including capital improvement plans, maintenance,
  and debt service
• Will have knowledge of best practices in recreational sports, NIRSA, and APPA
• Will value partnerships across campus constituents including students, student
  engagement offices, and faculty, as well as off campus vendors
• Will have a proven record of successful leadership within a higher education recreation
  program