Manager of Student Life

Clover Park Technical College•Lakewood, WA

About The Position

The Manager of Student Life is responsible for the overall development, management, and operations of the college’s student funded engagement programs and success initiative, including the management of the Student Leadership and Service Center, student clubs and communities, and development of student leadership experiences. This position will be responsible for managing departmental budgets, serve as the lead advisor on key annual events, and works under the general supervision of the Director of Student Life. This position is a student-fee funded position providing direct support to student funded programs, organizations and initiatives. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from both our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence and focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility. This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Aft Professional Staff, Local 6431. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed and candidates may be interviewed as we receive applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in education, human development, psychology, communications, sociology or related field.
Minimum of two years of working professionally in an education setting providing direct service to students
Experience working in a collaborative team environment
Minimum two years experience supervising student employees
The ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and with both large and small groups.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
The ability to contribute to the college’s commitment to diversity by fostering a climate multicultural understanding and appreciation

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in social sciences, education, human development, psychology, sociology, communications or related field.
Three or more years working professionally in an education setting providing direct service to students
Experience working in a Student Life (or similar office) at a higher education institution.
Experience working in a community or technical college setting
Experience with budget planning
Experience hiring, evaluating, supervising, and assigning work to student employees
Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
Experience with ctcLink

Responsibilities

Oversee the initiatives and programs offered through the Student Leadership & Service Center (SLSC) including but not limited to core services such as Student ID’s, Orca Bus Passes, and Food Pantry.
Oversees the initiatives, programs, and leadership development opportunities offered through student clubs and communities
Evaluate sponsored activities and department learning outcomes through data tracking, evaluation and assessment as part of continuous improvement and effectiveness.
Hire, evaluate, and supervise student employees.
Develop and oversee a student volunteer program
Serve as the staff advisor to students in assigned areas and provide leadership, guidance and conflict resolution.
Continue to work with the College Foundation and local organizations to identify sustainable food security resources for the CPTC Student Food Pantry.
Take an active role in planning special events sponsored by the department such as but not limited to New Student Orientation, Week of Welcome Programming, and Commencement
Coordinate all aspects of the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony
Develop and implement a campaign to re-establish a robust and engaged student club and community roster
Serve as the staff lead for our partnership with Nourish Pierce County and coordinate weekly mobile food bank volunteer opportunities
Co-lead student hiring campaigns alongside the Assistant Director of Student Life
Work with student leaders to create monthly gallery wall in the SLSC
Exercise independent judgement and decision making ability within broad spectrum of responsibilities, funded programs and student personnel.
Serve as a staff representative to co-curricular programs associated with the department and provide leadership, program development consultation and budget assistance.
Advise the Beta Omicron Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Coordinate, develop, implement and manage student clubs and communities an annual orientation, regular meetings, budget requests and event planning details.
Serve as the staff lead for quarterly club engagement fairs.
Coordinate, develop, implement and manage training and regular support for student club advisors
Create and deliver leadership training workshops and programs to support the growth and development of CPTC students.
Supervise and attend student-sponsored events, conferences and retreats at night/weekend as needed.
Develop and oversee Services and Activities (S&A) Fee budgets associated with areas of responsibility.
Provide budgetary planning, organization and leadership to student funded programs in collaboration with department staff.
Monitor sponsored activities to ensure timeliness, deadlines, and budgets are maintained.
Interpret college policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations, ensuring compliance.
Actively participate in educational and professional activities and conferences to network, build knowledge and expand resources as the budget allows
Participate in regional, state and national professional organizations pertinent to the field as the budget allows.
Represent the department at division, college meetings and events at the Director’s request
Serve on at least one College committee, to be determined
Complete and stay current with all required CPTC trainings
Other duties as assigned