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Human Resources

Director of Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE)

October 28, 2025
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Director of Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE)

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FLSA Classification

Exempt

Salary Range/Pay Grade

Salary Range:  $60,000 – $70,000

Reports to

Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management & Student Success

Job Description 

Summary/objective

The Director of Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE) plays a key role in cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging student life environment that supports retention, personal development, and leadership growth. The Director develops, implements, and evaluates co-curricular programs, student leadership training, and campus-wide engagement activities. The Director also serves as a student advocate by facilitating supportive connections and responding to student concerns that impact their well-being and success.

The Director provides direct supervision for the Coordinator of Greek Life & Student Organizations, the Coordinator of Evening & Student Engagement, and student leaders who serve as engagement assistants and peer leadership ambassadors within the department. The position also provides limited student conduct support through investigative assistance for non–Power-Based Violence and non–Title IX matters, in collaboration with the Office for Compliance and the Dean of Students.

Grant-Funded Position Statement

This position is partially funded by the Title III-B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) federal grant. As such, the Director of Student Leadership & Engagement assists the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Success with implementing the objectives established in the Title III Program for this federally-funded activity. Employment in this role is contingent upon the continued availability of Title III-B funds and may be modified or eliminated if grant funding ends.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  1. Develop, promote, and assess student programming that enhances leadership, professional growth, belonging, and holistic development.
  2. Plan and execute major campus traditions and signature student programs (e.g., Student Leadership Training, Welcome Week, Homecoming/Coronation, Spring Fest, etc.).
  3. Oversee support and compliance guidance for registered student organizations.
  4. Provide mentorship and leadership development for SGA, Royal Court, and student leadership groups.
  5. Supervise and evaluate the Coordinator of Greek Life & Student Organizations and the Coordinator of Evening & Student Engagement.
  6. Supervise student leadership teams and student assistants assigned to support departmental engagement activities and campus programming.
  7. Respond to and support student concerns, connecting students to appropriate campus and community resources.
  8. Conduct investigative tasks for student conduct cases not involving Power-Based Violence or Title IX matters.
  9. Oversee University Center building operations and student recreation programs (Intramurals, Esports, Bowling, Aquatics).
  10. Coordinate campus programming logistics, facility reservations, and event risk management protocols.
  11. Support divisional strategic enrollment and student success priorities.
  12. Serve on relevant committees and task forces.
  13. Performs other duties assigned

Competencies

  • Ability to work mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to problem solve quickly in stressful situations.
  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Personal attributes appropriate to a managerial position, including excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and presentation or facilitating workshop skills.
  • Communicate effectively and diplomatically with all constituencies, to forge internal and external partnerships and exercise discretion, independent judgment, and reason logically in executing responsibilities.
  • Advanced computer skills.
  • Experience working with college students in the areas of mentoring, advising, and counseling; The ability and experience to handle complex and sensitive issues.
  • Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and establish/maintain effective working relationships.

Work environment

Work is performed in office, building operations, and recreational programming environments. Extended hours may be required during major student life programming periods.

Physical demands

Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person; Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you; May be required to work nights, and/or weekends; May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.

Travel required

Up to 25%.

Required education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, or related areas.
  • Four (4) years of experience working with diverse compositions of student populations.
  • Knowledge of student development theory, leadership development, and student engagement practices.

Preferred education and experience

  • Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising professional or student staff and coordinating large-scale university events.

Working at Southern University at New Orleans

All offers of employment are contingent upon approval from the University’s Chancellor and a satisfactory pre-employment background check to include reference checks.

As a member of the Southern University System, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; paid holidays; and tuition waiver for qualified employees. 

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws.

 

This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

 

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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