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Director of Spirit and Community Engagement

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Jul 23, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Director of Spirit and Community Engagement
Union Level
Department	Student Leadership & Involvement
Campus	Stockton
Posting Number	201304107P
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date	07/23/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship	This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The Director of Spirit and Community Engagement serves as a key leader in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive campus culture through strategic spirit programming and community involvement. Reporting jointly to the divisions of Student Life and Athletics, the Director plays a central role in energizing school spirit, enhancing student involvement, and fostering pride in institutional identity. This position oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, and development of professional staff, student leaders, and participants across spirit groups, including the Tiger Dancers, Cheer Team, Pep Band, and Mascot program. The Director will lead efforts to strengthen the synergy between student life initiatives and athletic traditions, ensuring spirit and pride are embedded in the everyday experience of students, alumni, and campus stakeholders.
Essential Functions	Spirit Program Leadership Oversee all operational aspects of spirit groups, including team selection, choreography/music direction, rehearsal scheduling, event coordination, and travel logistics. Ensure each group operates with excellence, school pride, and in alignment with university values and safety protocols. Student Life Collaboration Work closely with Student Life staff to integrate spirit programming into new student orientation, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Homecoming, campus traditions, and signature student events. Serve as a key collaborator with departments such as Residential Life, Cultural Centers, Student Government, and Student Activities to foster inclusive and diverse expressions of campus pride. Support and co-lead initiatives that uplift student identity, belonging, and leadership through spirited engagement. Attend Student Life meetings: Divisional meetings, Directors Meetings, Student Meetings (ASUOP, RAs, trainings, etc) and department meetings. Campus-Wide Spirit Initiatives Lead the development of cross-campus campaigns and initiatives that build a shared sense of community and belonging among students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Plan and implement large-scale spirit events, pep rallies, themed weeks, and community celebrations in partnership with university departments. Establish and maintain traditions that connect current students with university history and values while inviting innovation and creativity. Athletics Partnership Collaborate with Athletics staff and coaches to align spirit programming with game day experiences, athletic promotions, and special events. Coordinate spirit team participation at home games, tournaments, championship events, and university athletic celebrations. Leadership and Development Recruit, train, and supervise professional staff and student leaders involved in spirit teams, fostering their personal and professional growth. Serve as an advisor, mentor, and role model to students, promoting leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and a passion for university engagement. Administrative Oversight Develop and manage program budgets, including supplies, equipment, uniforms, and travel. Ensure compliance with university risk management policies and WCC regulations, where applicable. Evaluate program impact and effectiveness through data collection, assessment, and student feedback. Community Engagement Partner with Alumni Relations, Strategic Communications, and local organizations to amplify school spirit both on and off campus. Create opportunities for students to serve as ambassadors of university pride within the community. This position serves as Campus Security Authority ( CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported to them. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in student affairs, campus engagement, athletics, or spirit program management.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree Experience in a higher education setting with cross-divisional reporting or collaboration. Background in choreography, music coordination, or mascot programming. Familiarity with risk management in student travel and physical activity. Knowledge of WCC rules and game day operations.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines.
Hiring Range	$75,000-$85,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.