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Dallas, TX

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Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

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Job description

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement is responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing a variety of large-scale student programs and traditions at Florida Tech. This role provides full support to the Panther Peer Mentor Program, Student Life events and programs, oversees signature events such as the Trip Series, Family Weekend, and other large-scale programs, and develops initiatives that enhance student leadership and engagement. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with campus partners, students, and external stakeholders to deliver experiences that strengthen school spirit, community, and belonging.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Oversee the planning and execution of large campus programs, including Trip Series, Family Weekend, and other university-wide events.
  • Provide comprehensive advising and support to all students involved in the Panther Peer Mentor Program.
  • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate leadership training opportunities for student leaders across clubs, organizations, and councils.
  • Assess and evaluate programs to ensure continuous improvement, student engagement, and alignment with institutional goals.
  • Manage budgets and resources effectively to maximize student impact while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • Manage, lead, and facilitate marketing and communications for Dean of Students Office and Student Life including social media.
  • Plans, prepares and creates the Civic Engagement Program.
  • Ensure all programs and events adhere to university policies, risk management guidelines, and safety standards.
  • Maintain and manage the Civic Engagement Tracking System and Campus Partnerships with the Coordinator of Student Life.

Requirements Include:
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field preferred.
  • Experience in student programming, Greek Life advising, or campus event planning strongly preferred.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by major campus events.

Equal Opportunity
Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.
Florida Tech's 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.
You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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