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Positio Title: Assistant Director of Student Involvement (CS26-152)

Location: Edwardsville, IL



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Assistant Director of Student Involvement (CS26-152)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Student Involvement (CS26-152). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities. The Assistant Director of Student Involvement provides leadership, infrastructure development, and strategic support to ensure a thriving and sustainable student organization ecosystem at SIUE. This role leads the development and delivery of comprehensive training, onboarding, policies, and resource systems that equip student leaders and advisors with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed for effective organizational operations. As a primary administrator for the student organization management platform, the Assistant Director builds and manages the University's online involvement hub, including campus-wide implementation, training, and user support. The role also manages certain departmental budgets, accounts, and expenditures related to student organization programming, travel, and fundraising. The Assistant Director advises assigned student organizations or governing boards and provides advisor-level support to student organizations as needed. This position strengthens organizational capacity, enhances student involvement and belonging, and elevates the visibility and impact of student organizations across campus.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership, infrastructure development, and strategic support to maintain a thriving and sustainable student organization ecosystem.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training, onboarding, policies, processes, and resource systems for student leaders and advisors, including Handbooks and Manuals.
• Serve as a primary administrator for the student organization management platform, building and managing the University's online involvement hub and providing campus-wide training and support.
• Manage departmental budgets, accounts, and expenditures related to student organization programming, travel, and fundraising.
• Advise assigned student organizations or governing boards and provide advisor-level support as needed.
• Lead and coordinate student organization communication, recognition, and events; including newsletters, Involvement Fairs, Student Leader Luncheons, Leaders and Luminaries, and more.
• Collaborate with partners across campus on student organization operations and initiatives, as well as serving on committees and working groups to support student involvement.
• Strengthen organizational capacity, enhance student involvement and belonging, and elevate the visibility and impact of student organizations across campus.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

AND

• 2+ additional years of higher education/academic/nonprofit/business administrative experience (years can be concurrent with above)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Applicant must possess excellent coordination, collaboration, and superior communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to understand conceptual ideas and translate into practical programs.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a university community.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse background and create a campus atmosphere that cultivates acceptance, mutual understanding, and belonging.
• Must be available for evening and weekend hours.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5002 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .



Opening Date: 12/02/2025

Closing Date: 1/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/

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