Job
Summary:
The Director for Campus Involvement is a catalyst for connection, belonging, and campus pride at Rollins College. In this role, the Director provides bold leadership and a unifying vision for how students discover their place, their people, and their purpose on campus. A key part of this work includes serving as the senior advisor for Fraternity and Sorority Life, guiding a vibrant community that plays a central role in student engagement, while also championing broader involvement initiatives that reach every corner of campus life.
As a residential college committed to a deeply connected student experience, Rollins is elevating its focus on creating a campus where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to participate. The Director advances this mission by leading the programs, staff, policies, and engagement pathways that shape the heartbeat of campus life. Through traditions, student organizations, involvement opportunities, and intentional community building, the Director cultivates a culture of belonging, energizes campus vibrancy, and strengthens the shared identity that anchors students throughout their Rollins journey.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership
- Develop and lead an overarching strategic vision for campus involvement, including campus activities, traditions, school spirit initiatives, and programs that foster belonging and community across all student organizations, including fraternity and sorority life, in alignment with divisional and institutional priorities.
- Provide strategic leadership for the staff and long term planning for student involvement and engagement
- Develop, implement, and maintain clear, consistent, and equitable policies and procedures related to student organizations and student engagement, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and risk management expectations, and escalating complex or high risk issues through appropriate supervisory and divisional channels
- Develop and sustain intentional partnerships with key faculty and staff advisors to strengthen support structures for student organizations, clarify shared expectations and enhance cross campus collaboration and accountability
- Build close and strategic partnerships with the Student Affairs and Engagement focused areas and staff to create coordinated pathways connecting student leadership, campus involvement, community engagement, and career and life planning, advancing the mission of Rollins Gateway
- Provide direct support, leadership, and supervision for high impact student organizations engaged in advocacy, political engagement, cultural expression, and other mission driven work requiring elevated advising and institutional partnership
- Supervision & Administration
- Hire, onboard, train, coordinate, and directly supervise professional staff within the Center for Campus Involvement, including the Associate Director, Assistant Director, and Administrative Assistant (three FTEs), fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and student centered practice
- Manage departmental budgets, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and alignment with strategic priorities
- Lead assessment efforts to evaluate program effectiveness, student learning, and overall engagement outcomes, using data to inform continuous improvement, strategic planning, and resource allocation
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to staffing, budgets, assessment, and compliance, and share insights with the Executive Director to support informed decision making
- Fraternity & Sorority Life (50% of portfolio)
- Serve as the senior advisor of Fraternity and Sorority Life and works in close partnership with the Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life to ensure coordinated support, shared leadership, and aligned strategic priorities for the fraternity and sorority community
- Serve as the primary campus resource for fraternity and sorority life, providing guidance on policy interpretation, risk management, crisis response, and chapter support and escalating high risk or institution wide issues through the Executive Director and appropriate divisional partners
- Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of strategic FSL priorities, including but not limited to:
- Alumni engagement and advising
- Community evaluation and assessment
- Institutional support and resource allocation
- Growth, expansion, and chapter development
- Service, civic engagement, and philanthropy
- Values integration and leadership development
- Education and wellness initiatives (e.g., harm reduction, belonging, mental health)
- Provide advising, oversight and strategic support for fraternity and sorority governing councils ensuring leadership development and accountability
- Develop, interpret, and maintain fraternity and sorority life policies and procedures ensuring compliance and alignment with college standards and risk management practices
- Serve as a liaison between FSL students and the broader campus community to support effective communication, collaboration, and student success
- Build and maintain close, strategic partnerships with key campus stakeholders and educators to support student success, community well being and coordinated responses to concerns
- Cultivate and sustain strong partnerships with national organizations, alumni advisors, headquarters staff, supporting shared accountability and organizational health
- Support councils and chapters in fostering inclusive, mission aligned communities that contribute positively to campus culture
- Student Involvement & Engagement
- Lead the implementation of strategic priorities for student involvement and engagement, ensuring alignment with the broader vision for campus activities, traditions, and school spirit
- Support and maintain programs and services that engage and retain students
- Educate and coach organizations and students holistically to promote leadership, belonging, and personal development
- Collaborate with campus partners to ensure involvement opportunities complement students’ academic, community engagement, and career development experiences
- Assess student involvement initiatives to identify trends, strengths, and gaps, using data to inform continuous improvement and strategic alignment
- Assessment & Campus Collaboration
- Collect data and develop/implement assessment plans to evaluate student learning outcomes, program effectiveness, and student satisfaction
- Serve on campus committees and working groups, contributing expertise to cross divisional collaboration and institutional initiatives
- Oversee the strategic utilization of the campus involvement platform, in partnership with Information Technology and campus stakeholders, to support event promotion, registration management, participation tracking, and data collection for assessment and reporting purposes
- Areas Supported
- Campus traditions, signature events, and school spirit initiatives
- Student Organizations
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Risk management and compliance
- Policy development and management related to student organizations and engagement
- Student leadership development
Minimum
Qualifications & Education:
- Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or a relevant field.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in higher education and student affairs, with experience in fraternity and sorority life (which may be with national organizations)
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership, supervision, and oversight of complex student engagement portfolios.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Best practices in student engagement, fraternity and sorority life, inclusion, and belonging
- Understanding of the liberal arts, student development theory, leadership education, and co curricular learning in a residential campus environment
- Strategic thinking and action, effective supervision, excellent oral and written communication
- Professional maturity and discernment
- Past success with budget and operations
Work Environment:
- Campus-based, in-person customer service role, working in an office environment.
- Regular use of a computer and databases.
- Flexible scheduling and must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet department needs (especially during peak times in August, September, March and April).
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Provide three reference names and email addresses on the application
Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Benefits & Perks:
- 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
- 10 Days - Paid Holidays
- 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
- Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
- 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Free On-Campus Parking
- Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
- Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
- Pet Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
- Plus More!
Additional Perks:
- Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
- Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
- College Bookstore Discounts
- Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
- Plus More!
Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our full benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.
Employment Eligibility:
All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 18, 2026, Presidential Proclamation and separate executive order, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Service Months:
12