Director of Student Engagement at Columbia-Greene Community College

Director of Student Engagement

The Opportunity

The Director of Student Engagement supports co-curricular offerings in a nurturing, holistic, and inclusive environment. The College seeks an individual who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, and student-centered learning community and will foster a culture of student access and success, retention, and completion. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to develop and assess student engagement opportunities for a diverse student demographic.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in students' lives, we encourage you to apply and join the Columbia-Greene team!

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Event Planning and Management

• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs that promote engagement, leadership, and development.
• Provide leadership to students and faculty by planning, organizing, and executing various co­ curricular activities, and frequently serves as the business officer for these activities assisting in such areas as budget preparation and arrangements to use various on and off-campus facilities.
• Assist with the coordination of the annual commencement ceremony.
• Responsible for major programs such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, and end­ of-semester programming.
• Responsible for the supervision of student employees and an office coordinator.

Leadership Development and Mentorship

• Serve as the administrative representative and advisor to the Student Senate, including maintaining communication with administration, scheduling and supervising meetings, and guiding the development of skills in student government.
• Serve as a resource to the C-GCC's Student Trustee, student clubs, and organizations.
• Supervise professional, clerical, and support staff, as well as student work-study aides.
• Coordinates student leadership opportunities, including campus and peer-mentorship programs.
• Develop and facilitate leadership development workshops for the student body.

Budget and Resource Management

• Manage budgets and authorize appropriate expenditures.
• Approve uses of mandatory student activities fee.
• Management of the Student Lounge space and its services.
• Develop and execute holistic wellness offerings and programs and oversight of the Wellness Lounge.

Collaboration and Campus Engagement

• Understand the benefits diversity, equity, and inclusion brings to a learning and working environment.
• Serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.
• Provide support and engagement opportunities to a range of demographics, including but not limited to adult learners, non-traditional students, and online learners.
• Promote mentorship and the opportunity to work in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to help students achieve their educational goals.
• Formulate and interpret policies and regulations related to the student experience.
• Serve on College-wide committees as appropriate.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Possess a deep understanding of the current higher education landscape, evolving workforce demands, technological advances, and the various factors affecting student recruitment and retention.
• Administer assessment efforts to track student data and trends for student success measures.
• Formulate policies in consultation with students, faculty, and staff members as they pertain to Student Activities.
• Approve recognition papers as well as other documents related to student organizations.
• Assist with preparing the Student Handbook on an annual basis or as needed.
• Other duties as required to support department and institutional goals and as assigned by the Director, which may include new projects, evolving responsibilities, or special assignments as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with three to five years of experience in student activities and/or student leadership development required. Must possess a valid state-issued ID for driving.

Preferred Requirements

Graduate degree with evidenced, relevant experience.

Salary and Benefits Information

Annual 12-month salary range $60-$62K, dependent on qualifications and experience. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short-and long-term disability, generous vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, and contact information of at least three references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu. Review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Columbia-Greene Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with documented disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations for completing the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 518-697-6337.