Director of Engagement & Program Operations (First-Year Wellness and Engagement) - Georgia Tech : Job Details

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting Faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's Faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and is No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Department Information

Housing and Residence Life is passionate about the Georgia Tech residential student experience. With 97% of all first-year students choosing to live on campus, we create spaces and opportunities for Yellow Jackets to grow and connect from their first day of college through their graduate studies. Our department is a large and complex organization supporting over 8,700 on-campus residents among 49 traditional halls, suites, and apartments, some of which were constructed for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Our team of 200+ professional staff and 300+ student staff from six departments support residents directly and indirectly with their unique talents. We are housed within the Student Engagement and Well-Being division, that includes many student service offices.

Job SummaryThis role plans, coordinates, and oversees Week of Welcome (WOW), a large-scale, multi-event program that sets the tone for the entire academic year and plays a critical role in fostering community engagement and student involvement. The programming involves collaboration with multiple departments across campus to ensure a cohesive and impactful experience for students. The role also provides direction and support for the activation of first-year wellness experiences and signature events, focusing on ongoing well-being programming throughout the year. Additionally, the position oversees the administration of engagement programs and operational initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across campus to ensure the successful implementation of these efforts. Working closely with communications teams, the role helps develop comprehensive strategies across multiple platforms to promote events effectively. Benchmarks are created, and data is tracked and analyzed to ensure programming outcomes align with institutional goals.

Responsibilities

Work Format

Flexible working hours will be required, including weekends and evenings, especially during peak operational periods like the summer. A hybrid/ flexible working arrangement will be discussed with your supervisor.

Salary Range

The estimated salary range for this position is $83,700- 113,800 per year, commensurate on experience.

Required Qualifications

Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Academic Affairs, Business Management, Education or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required ExperienceEight to ten or more years of job of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational QualificationsMaster's Degree.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGEThis position requires knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and specialized reporting software (reports.gatech.edu), familiarity with Banner and T-square, and some graphic design ability in Photoshop or PowerPoint.

SKILLSMust have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.