KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community partners; Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies; Effective oral and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; Knowledge of student development theory and student engagement best practices; Knowledge of student success, persistence, retention, belonging, and campus engagement practices in higher education; Ability to develop and implement student-centered programming and engagement initiatives; Ability to coordinate mentorship, outreach, and leadership development initiatives; Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports; Ability to assess programs and utilize data to improve student engagement, persistence, retention, and student success outcomes; Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management; Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality; Experience with event planning, outreach, student programming, and campus engagement initiatives preferred; Experience supervising staff, student employees, or peer mentors preferred; EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required by the position; Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License; WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: Walking for extended periods of time; Extensive indoor/outdoor activity; Evening and weekend work may be required; May require physical work related to campus events and programming activities; Occasional travel may be require. The Director leads retention-focused student engagement efforts that strengthen campus connection, belonging, leadership development, persistence, and co-curricular student development through collaborative programming, outreach initiatives, peer engagement efforts, mentorship opportunities, and campus partnerships.