Director of Student Life and Engagement

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement extra-and co-curricular programming to complement a diverse student body’s academic experience and promote lifelong learning.
• Mentor and supervise student volunteers, staff, and student organization leaders.
• Work extensively with faculty, staff, and community partners to engage students in campus life.
• Assist in creating an environment for collaboration and interaction among students, college employees, college administration, and the community.
• Serve as the college contact for state and local agencies on issues related to student development, such as drug and alcohol awareness, mental health resources, voter registration, and crime awareness/prevention.
• Lead the development of Student Engagement programming and events in Wye Mills, the Cambridge Center, online, and other locations as needed.
• Partner with other campus departments and external partners to maintain a student-centered, collaborative environment and culture.
• Manage the Corner of Care, the college’s food pantry, including inventory, budgeting, data collection, and overall student need processes.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations.
• Supervise full-time, part-time, temporary, and student employees.
• Serve as an administrative liaison to student organizations, providing organization orientations for student organization leaders and advisors, serving as a cost-center budget manager for student clubs and organizations, and overseeing Campus-wide Student Engagement activities and signature events.
• Oversee the collection and review of data and other assessment components used in program improvement.
• Oversee office and student organization budgets, including maintenance of Student ID software and processes.
• Participate in professional development and develop professional development opportunities for students, student organization advisors, and other groups in support of the mission of Student Engagement.
• Recommend, implement, and maintain social media and other technological innovations appropriate to department goals and student needs.
• Provide leadership in developing, articulating, and reviewing written Student Engagement policies and procedures.
• Serve on statewide, college standing, and ad hoc committees, including but not limited to MCCADA (MD Community Colleges Activity Directors).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Leadership in developing Student Engagement programming and events in multiple locations.
• Experience managing a food pantry and maintaining partnerships with community organizations.
• Ability to manage and supervise a team of employees.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using technology and social media platforms relevant to the field.
• Experience working with various stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Knowledge of best practices in student engagement and programming.
• Ability to manage budgets and oversee financial operations.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience with policy development and review.
• Ability to serve on committees and participate in professional development.