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The Director of Student Engagement provides vision, leadership, and supervision for the CoRE Center staff and activities including campus programming, multicultural programs, Associated Students & Faculty (AS&F) student government and orientation. The Director reports directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs and supervises two professional staff.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
- Supervises all direct reports in regard to daily operations, annual reports, and assessment plans and program development.
- Develops opportunities for professional growth and development for department staff members.
- Advocates for the needs of the student body and develops initiatives that build community engagement and retention and actively fosters a campus climate that is welcoming and supportive of the student body.
- Advises the Associated Student & Faculty Government (AS&F). Supports AS&F officers in the implementation of major campus events, political awareness initiatives, and civic engagement efforts.
- Creates seamless co-curricular offerings that integrate with academic programs to provide real world experiences. Encourages open communication with and among campus constituencies and acts as an advocate on issues, concerns, and problems related to student life.
- Works closely with Facilities Services and appropriate others regarding renovation and management of existing facilities and construction of facilities managed by the CoRE Center.
- Serves on University and division committees as needed. Attend and/or present at professional conferences, workshops, and training seminars as a representative of ASU to acquire best practice models and future trends in Student Affairs and higher education.
- Plans and executes major campus community building events, and other campus special programs that benefit the student body and advance the University.
- Works closely with campus colleagues to proactively recruit and provide services to retain students admitted to the University.
- Works closely with academic departments, student services, faculty, and staff to implement a successful long-term relationship plan. Build strategic partnerships with division of Student Affairs colleagues, faculty, and other campus partners.
- Maintain communication with community organizations to implement student engagement activities. Represent the University at community and outside organization functions including University events, college/career fairs, and conferences.
- Work collaboratively with Institutional Research to facilitate assessment and reporting efforts.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain administrative policies relating to co-curricular operations.
- Demonstrate self-awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one’s orientation toward leadership.
- Maintain a bias toward decision-making that is informed by research, data, and their that leverages students’ unique cultures, experiences, and backgrounds as strengths.
- Build a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and “over-communication” that fosters collaboration within and across departmental lines.
- Perform related duties as assigned to support the needs of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned Bachelor’s Degree in higher education administration, business, counseling, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of related experience in increasingly advanced roles in higher education.
- Proven record of progressive responsibility supervising professional staff.
- Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of student financing, enrollment marketing, and recruiting concepts and best practices, recruiting technologies, and vendor services.
- Proven record of implementing multicultural or student activities programming.
- Proven record of experience and leadership in the development and implementation of Student Activities or multicultural services plans designed to increase student persistence.
- Demonstrated experience in assessment.
- Three (3) years of experience specific to supervision and budget oversight.
- Experience with internal and external communities with high cultural and ethnic diversity.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a strong and talented team.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $52,200-$62,600. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal. No other format of application material will be accepted. Completed applications include the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
- Three professional references, including phone number and email for each
For full consideration, applications should be received by 4/15/2026. Review of applications will begin immediately after this date. The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. Questions about the position may be directed to Nathan Holloway at nholloway@adams.edu.
Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service. We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
DISCLOSURES:
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
Position Summary:
The Director of Student Engagement provides vision, leadership, and supervision for the CoRE Center staff and activities including campus programming, multicultural programs, Associated Students & Faculty (AS&F) student government and orientation. The Director reports directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs and supervises two professional staff.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
- Supervises all direct reports in regard to daily operations, annual reports, and assessment plans and program development.
- Develops opportunities for professional growth and development for department staff members.
- Advocates for the needs of the student body and develops initiatives that build community engagement and retention and actively fosters a campus climate that is welcoming and supportive of the student body.
- Advises the Associated Student & Faculty Government (AS&F). Supports AS&F officers in the implementation of major campus events, political awareness initiatives, and civic engagement efforts.
- Creates seamless co-curricular offerings that integrate with academic programs to provide real world experiences. Encourages open communication with and among campus constituencies and acts as an advocate on issues, concerns, and problems related to student life.
- Works closely with Facilities Services and appropriate others regarding renovation and management of existing facilities and construction of facilities managed by the CoRE Center.
- Serves on University and division committees as needed. Attend and/or present at professional conferences, workshops, and training seminars as a representative of ASU to acquire best practice models and future trends in Student Affairs and higher education.
- Plans and executes major campus community building events, and other campus special programs that benefit the student body and advance the University.
- Works closely with campus colleagues to proactively recruit and provide services to retain students admitted to the University.
- Works closely with academic departments, student services, faculty, and staff to implement a successful long-term relationship plan. Build strategic partnerships with division of Student Affairs colleagues, faculty, and other campus partners.
- Maintain communication with community organizations to implement student engagement activities. Represent the University at community and outside organization functions including University events, college/career fairs, and conferences.
- Work collaboratively with Institutional Research to facilitate assessment and reporting efforts.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain administrative policies relating to co-curricular operations.
- Demonstrate self-awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one’s orientation toward leadership.
- Maintain a bias toward decision-making that is informed by research, data, and their that leverages students’ unique cultures, experiences, and backgrounds as strengths.
- Build a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and “over-communication” that fosters collaboration within and across departmental lines.
- Perform related duties as assigned to support the needs of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned Bachelor’s Degree in higher education administration, business, counseling, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of related experience in increasingly advanced roles in higher education.
- Proven record of progressive responsibility supervising professional staff.
- Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of student financing, enrollment marketing, and recruiting concepts and best practices, recruiting technologies, and vendor services.
- Proven record of implementing multicultural or student activities programming.
- Proven record of experience and leadership in the development and implementation of Student Activities or multicultural services plans designed to increase student persistence.
- Demonstrated experience in assessment.
- Three (3) years of experience specific to supervision and budget oversight.
- Experience with internal and external communities with high cultural and ethnic diversity.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a strong and talented team.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $52,200-$62,600. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal. No other format of application material will be accepted. Completed applications include the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
- Three professional references, including phone number and email for each
For full consideration, applications should be received by 4/15/2026. Review of applications will begin immediately after this date. The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. Questions about the position may be directed to Nathan Holloway at nholloway@adams.edu.
Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service. We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
DISCLOSURES:
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Adams State University Visa Sponsorship USA
Target academic and specialized professional roles
Adams State University's sponsorship activity centers on faculty and specialized professional positions. Focus your search on roles requiring advanced degrees in fields like education, science, or counseling, where international candidates are most competitive and sponsorship is most likely to be considered.
Understand which visa types are on the table
Adams State has sponsored H-1B visas for skilled professional roles and supports F-1 OPT for students already in the pipeline. If you hold TN eligibility, that pathway is also available. Matching your visa type to the right role strengthens your application significantly.
Apply early and expect a longer institutional timeline
Public universities like Adams State operate on academic hiring cycles tied to semesters. Applications for faculty and staff roles often close months before a start date. Submit early, confirm the role is eligible for sponsorship, and build extra time into your planning.
Research departments aligned with your specialty
Sponsorship at smaller universities tends to be concentrated in departments with hard-to-fill specializations. Review Adams State's academic departments and administrative offices to identify where your credentials would be difficult to replace with a domestic-only candidate pool.
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Does Adams State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Adams State University sponsors H-1B visas. Sponsorship has been used for specialized professional and academic roles where candidates require expertise that is difficult to source domestically. While Adams State is not among the highest-volume university sponsors, its track record shows a genuine willingness to support international hires in the right positions.
What visa types does Adams State University sponsor?
Adams State University sponsors H-1B visas for skilled professional roles and supports F-1 OPT for students completing degrees in the U.S. TN visas are also among the pathways the university has used, which is particularly relevant for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional occupations. The visa type offered typically depends on the specific role and department.
Which departments or roles at Adams State University are most likely to offer visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at Adams State University tends to align with faculty positions, research roles, and specialized administrative or student services positions where advanced credentials are required. Departments in STEM fields, counseling, education, and student affairs are worth prioritizing, as these areas often struggle to fill roles with a domestic-only candidate pool and are more open to sponsorship.
What is the typical hiring timeline at Adams State University for sponsored roles?
Adams State University follows an academic hiring calendar, meaning faculty searches often open six to nine months before a position's start date. For sponsored roles, additional lead time is needed to complete LCA certification and H-1B filing before the start date. Plan to begin your application process well in advance and confirm sponsorship eligibility before accepting any offer.
How do I find open visa-sponsored jobs at Adams State University?
The most reliable approach is to check Adams State University's official careers page for open positions, then cross-reference those roles against verified sponsorship data. Migrate Mate makes this easier by aggregating jobs from confirmed sponsoring employers, so you can filter directly for Adams State University openings and focus only on roles where sponsorship has been documented rather than guessing.
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