Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Inclusion
Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Inclusion
University of Minnesota
Role Overview
This position supports MBA and Specialty Master’s students — especially working professionals balancing:
- careers
- online/part-time learning
- family responsibilities
- graduate school
The role focuses heavily on:
- student engagement
- inclusion initiatives
- communications
- student organization advising
- event/program management
The position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Student Engagement and Inclusion.
Compensation
- Salary: $61,000–$65,000/year
- Full-time
- Hybrid position
Main Areas of Responsibility
Student Engagement, Inclusion & Community Building (35%)
You would:
- Lead engagement initiatives and student events
- Develop DEI and wellbeing programming
- Coordinate orientations and graduation programming
- Support online and flexible-learning students
- Manage case competitions
- Handle event contracts and logistics
- Assess student feedback and participation metrics
This role is highly focused on building community for adult and professional learners.
Student Advising & Mentorship (30%)
You would:
- Advise Professional MBA student organizations
- Support student leaders
- Oversee club budgets and reimbursements
- Create leadership resources and training
- Help students navigate university policies
- Track engagement and recommend improvements
Communications & Publications (25%)
Responsibilities include:
- Managing onboarding communications
- Developing event communication plans
- Maintaining websites and digital resources
- Managing CRM systems
- Ensuring accessibility and branding compliance
Supervision & Leadership (10%)
- Supervise a graduate assistant
- Participate in committees and strategic projects
- Support departmental initiatives
Required Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree + 4 years relevant experience
OR - Master’s degree + 2 years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Strong preference for:
- Experience with diverse populations
- Student engagement/community building
- Event management
- Communications
- Project management
- Counseling/supporting students
- Managing multiple priorities independently
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule
- Some days remote, some in-office
- Based in Minneapolis
Benefits
Includes:
- Medical, dental, pharmacy plans
- Tuition benefits
- Retirement contributions
- Transit benefits
- PTO and holidays
- Disability/life insurance
- Employee wellness programs
- PSLF eligibility
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree, Masters
Experience Level : Entry Level
Job Function : Educational, Administrative
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