Student Life Specialist

About the role

Queensborough Community College is an open-admissions institution that serves a highly diverse student population, with students representing more than 130 countries. The College is home to over 30 active student organizations, and the Student Union serves as a vibrant hub of campus life, welcoming hundreds of students each day. The Office of Student Activities is dedicated to enhancing student experience by fostering engagement beyond the classroom through leadership development, student involvement, and opportunities to build interpersonal, organizational, and civic skills. Through a wide range of programs, services, and co-curricular experiences, Student Activities promote student success, belonging, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, leadership, implementation, and coordination of student leadership development programs and initiatives that promote student engagement, leadership competency, and personal growth.
• Assist in mentoring and advising Student Government representatives, club officers, faculty and staff advisors, and emerging student leaders to strengthen leadership skills, enhance organizational management practices, and facilitate successful campus programming and events.
• Assist in coordinating the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of student leaders, providing guidance and mentorship to support their success and growth.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, marketing and implementing campus-wide programs, events, and engagement activities that enhance student engagement.
• Provide oversight in the Student Union facilities and other student engagement spaces that support learning and involvement outside the classroom.
• Support the administration and enforcement of student activities policies, procedures, and regulations consistent with CUNY policies.
• Assist in tracking student involvement, assessing program effectiveness, and preparing administrative, assessment, and compliance reports.
• Assist in fostering collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and external organizations to enhance student engagement, leadership development, and campus involvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in higher education (community college preferred), student life, student engagement, student activities, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and implementing programs, events, services, or initiatives that support student development and engagement.
• Experience utilizing student engagement platforms (e.g., Presence, Anthology Engage, or similar systems) and AI tools to enhance student engagement, communication, assessment, program development, operational effectiveness, and participation tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging content, manage professional social media accounts, and develop marketing campaigns that promote student involvement, campus programming, and departmental outreach goals.
• Experience working effectively with diverse populations in higher education.

CUNY Title Overview

• Develops and implements programming, services, and learning opportunities for students, promoting the personal development of a diverse student population.
• Administers one or more student affairs programs, providing program management, assistance with policy development, supervision and training of all professional and support staff, budget monitoring, and report preparation.
• Serves as a resource to student groups and/or populations as a consultant and advocate for their concerns.
• Researches and stays current on higher education programs, trends, and issues with student impact.
• Produces workshops and materials to support student programs; manages on-line communities; develops on-line social networking activities, and develops and maintains multimedia content on program web sites.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

$70,756 to $82,384. Salary commensurate with education and experience. FLSA: Exempt.

• Range of health plans
• Competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
• Generous paid time off
• Access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on campus
• Opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in New York City

Job ID: 33022 | Location: Queensborough CC | Job Type: Full-Time | Closing Date: November 9, 2026