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Central Washington University Director of Student Involvement in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Director of Student Involvement to join our Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $64,974 - $85,000 plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: About SLICE: Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLICE) is dedicated to actively serving the CWU community by creating opportunities that foster both individual and collective engagement within leadership, civic, community, and campus involvement, campus club experiences, publicity, and the radio station. Our mission is to encourage a sense of belonging, facilitate identity exploration, and promote positive social change within individual communities, the university, and beyond. SLICE is under the leadership of the Associate Vice President of Equity and Belonging of Students along with other departments (Diversity and Equity Center, Career Services, the Veteran's Center, Rights & Responsibilities). About the Role: The director assumes a crucial role in leading and directing the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement department, including supporting the Associated Students of Central Washington University (ASCWU) in coordination with the Associate Director of Student Involvement. With oversight of the Associate Director, professional staff, graduate intern(s), and student employees, the director focuses on building a team that fosters a vibrant and engaging campus environment. Committed to serving the CWU community, the director actively seeks to enhance individual and collective engagement in leadership, civic participation, student events, and campus club experiences, enriching the co-curricular journey essential for holistic student development. Responsibilities include providing strategic guidance, support, and mentorship to student leaders, supporting student government activities, advocating for opportunities for student involvement both on and off campus, and intentionally supporting university retention efforts. In this pivotal position, the director effectively engages and develops