Director of Student Engagement (Reg FT)

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Strategically plan for student engagement, leadership, diversity and inclusion activities across the college. Create a college culture that engages students in all aspects of college life including collaboration between academic and student affairs through-out the student life cycle at the college.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration or related field and a minimum of three years of experience.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, implement and enforce policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, students and external constituents.
• Experience with developing student leadership, cultural diversity and programs in support of the academic mission of the College.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Student Information Systems.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel and be housed at any of the College’s campuses or centers and to serve as backfill at enrollment related events and serve as a representative of the College at public and private events.
• Ability to exercise staff oversight to ensure new operations plans, policies and procedures are consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the College.

Responsibilities

• Explores, creates, and executes new opportunities for active and passive engagement to build a welcoming campus/center community.
• Develops, promotes and coordinates student programming, including new student orientations, recognition ceremonies, leadership training, and various engagement events.
• Assesses the effectiveness of programs/events/initiatives as well as clubs, organizations, and honor societies for satisfaction and learning outcomes.
• Lead the development and coordination of co-curricular programming that supports student success through community-building activities, cultural programs, leadership development, community service and engagement, and identity development both on campuses and at the college centers.
• Prepare, recommend and administer the Student Engagement budget; oversee expenditures and ensure expenses comply with College policy.
• Collaborates with college leadership on enrollment management and retention initiatives.
• Plan, develop and oversee the new student on-boarding process, new student orientation and integration into the college community.
• Initiate, coordinate and implement meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion programming.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive student leadership development, student ambassador and community & civic engagement programming.
• Develop and modify programs/policies in accordance with student interests and institutional objectives.
• Create and innovate new programs and initiatives to support and engage multicultural communities on campus.
• Manage the process for the development and oversight of student organizations.
• Develop student relationships; meets with student groups and advises on projects.
• Collaborate with faculty and other campus constituents to develop relevant and new programming in support of the academic mission of the College.
• Prepare the calendar for each semester in conjunction with campus/center faculty and staff.
• Oversee the appropriate and effective implementation of college Campus Cupboards.
• Serve on appropriate campus and College committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning: Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Wellness Support: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support: Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards: Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages: Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager