The Director/Executive Director of the Office of Community Enrichment provides visionary and strategic leadership to cultivate a campus environment grounded in belonging, inclusion, harmony, and holistic student success. This position leads a centralized office that integrates student engagement, community-building initiatives, and international student support to strengthen campus climate and foster meaningful connection across the university.

The Executive Director also serves as the university’s Principal Designated School Official (PDSO), overseeing F-1 visa compliance and supporting international students throughout their academic and post-graduation journeys. Through cross-campus collaboration and data-informed decision-making, this role advances institutional capacity to support students while enriching the broader campus community.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide strategic direction for campus-wide initiatives that promote belonging, connection, and community enrichment aligned with the university’s mission and strategic priorities.

· Cultivate a campus climate that supports harmony, mutual respect, and shared responsibility for student success.

· Serve as a key advisor to university leadership on matters related to campus climate, student engagement, and inclusive community development.

· Collaborate closely with Title IX and Student Conduct offices to mitigate conflict, ensure student safety, and promote advocacy and restorative practices.

· Use assessment and data analytics to evaluate student engagement initiatives, informing continuous improvement and institutional decision-making.

· Lead and assess programs that support student belonging and engagement, including initiatives for international students, first-generation students, and other student communities.

· Oversee signature programs such as mentorship opportunities, orientation experiences, cultural and community-building events, and leadership development initiatives.

· Advise and mentor student organizations that promote civic engagement, global learning, and collaborative leadership.

· Serve as Principal Designated School Official (PDSO), ensuring institutional compliance with federal F-1 regulations and SEVIS reporting.

· Develop sustainable systems that streamline international student advising, onboarding, and post-graduation processes.

· Lead international student orientation, cultural transition programming, and ongoing support initiatives in partnership with campus stakeholders.

· Supervise professional staff and student employees; provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight.

· Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning to ensure effective and sustainable program delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Three or more years of experience working in higher education leadership

· Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, and oversee operational processes.

· Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that support student engagement, belonging, and campus or community climate.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, public administration, social work, international education, or a related field.

· Experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) or Principal Designated School Official (PDSO).

· Familiarity with federal regulations related to international education (e.g., SEVIS, F-1 compliance).

· Experience developing and delivering workshops, trainings, or educational programs for diverse audiences.

· Comfort working with ambiguity and building systems, processes, or offices with evolving needs.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin March 25, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Annual salary range is $55,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.