Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Student Center Operations

Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Student Center Operations

Job Category: Student Services

Requisition Number: ASSOC001273

Posted: December 19, 2025

Full Time

On-site

Rate: $50,000 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Student Center Operations. This position is responsible for programming for the Office of Student Engagement; overall management of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center (RSSC) and participation in on-call duty rotation for the Office of Residential Life.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Engagement:

• Plan and implement programming for the Office of Student Engagement. This programming will include some evenings and weekends.
• Advise the Student Activities Board (SAB).
• Maintain and update the Student Engagement Platform and App.
• Develop forms and other tools within the engagement app to assist with the management of student clubs/organizations.
• Maintain departmental web pages, portal pages and create social media posts; create weekly email of campus events; utilize displays on advertising TVs in Student Center and Dining Hall.
• Hire and supervise student marketing assistants to design the advertising and marketing of student engagement opportunities.
• Work with student groups that request to host food trucks for events to ensure that contracts are completed, along with other University requirements.
• Work with student groups who are approved to host events with outside food vendors; produce contracts for the vendor and ensure that the University's receipt of all required documents from the vendor is complete.
• Coordinate advisement and programming for the senior class.
• Negotiate with outside vendors and manage contracts related to campus programming, ensuring that all agreements comply with University policy and procedures.
• Serve as a resource person to students, campus clubs, and student organizations.
• Meet with clubs and organizations to assist in their programming planning.
• Be available to students and staff at irregular hours, including attending/advising student and University related functions as a representative of the University during weekends and evenings
• Support other areas within the Divisional and campus wide programming efforts including, but not limited to New Student Orientation, Residential programming, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Springfest, Open House and Commencement.
• Prepare documentation including annual reports, assessment projects and other materials as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Student Center Operations:

• Responsible for the overall management of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center (RSSC) and oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Work with Central Scheduling to approve the usage of the Student Center and Nagy Commons for events.
• Coordinate event set-ups in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center.
• Coordinate custodial overtime needs with the Office of Facilities Management.
• Hire, train and supervise Student Center Information Booth Staff & Building Manager Staff.
• Hire, train and supervise the Student Center student Set-Up Crew and student supervisor.
• Create yearly assessment of the services offered by the Rebecca Stafford Student Center.
• Assign office space to clubs & organizations and manage/assess the usage of those offices.
• Manage the budget for the Rebecca Stafford Student Center.

Residential Life On-Call Responsibilities:

• Participate in the professional staff on-call duty rotation supporting a residential community of more than 1,500 students. As part of this responsibility, the Assistant Director is provided a private, fully furnished campus apartment including a full kitchen, utilities, and internet-as part of the overall compensation package.
• Manage and implement University crisis response protocols within University-owned and University-sponsored residential facilities, ensuring timely, coordinated, and compliant response to student emergencies and community incidents.
• Serve as a first-line responder for campus emergencies, including mental health crises, student illness, accidents, and community safety concerns. This role requires periods of 24-hour on-call availability and the ability to assess situations quickly, interpret University policies and procedures, and make sound, time-sensitive decisions under pressure.
• Serve as a member of the Student Life professional response team, coordinate community response efforts and assist with communication and information dissemination during facility disruptions or other campus-wide incidents.
• Provide oversight, consultation, and real-time support to all student staff on duty overnight across all residential facilities, including graduate and undergraduate housing communities.
• Maintain residency in the University-assigned apartment as a condition of employment and fulfill live-in staff responsibilities.
• Respond in person to incidents occurring at University-owned housing located up to one mile from the main campus as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work non-routine hours, including some weekend hours and occasional travel.
• Ability to reside in University-sponsored housing.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. and stand for periods of time.
• A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years. University Policy found here: Monmouth University Vehicle Use Policy.
• Reliable transportation to drive to local University sites as needed.
• Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Basic Knowledge of MS Word 2016 and Excel 2016.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or other related field.
• Demonstrated skills in relationship building and collaboration.
• Two years of experience working in Student Life, Residential Life, or a related field at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects at the same time, including large-scale program planning.
• Experience with facilitation and training.

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates should upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Professional References

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Barbara Santos at or

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as "Open until filled" may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent
  
  after one-year of full-time continuous employment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:

Student Life

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday and, as needed, for events at irregular hours including evenings and weekends.

Total Weeks Per Year

52

Hours Per Week:

36.25

Expected Salary:

Indicate salary:

$50,000 - $53,000

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

To apply, visit

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