Director of Student Engagement (Reg FT)

Community College of Allegheny County; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

PTO & Leave

Retirement Plan

Tuition Benefits

Employee Parking

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County seeks a Director of Student Engagement (Reg FT) for South Campus. This role strategically plans student engagement, leadership, and inclusion across the college, connecting academic and student affairs throughout the student life cycle.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing programming, managing the engagement budget, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs or Higher Education Administration is required.
• At least three years of related experience in student engagement or higher education.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to engage with faculty, staff, students and external partners.
• Experience in developing student leadership and diversity initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute student engagement programs to foster campus life.
• Coordinate orientation, leadership training, and recognition events.
• Assess program effectiveness and measure learning outcomes.
• Lead co-curricular programming to support student success and inclusion.
• Oversee budget and ensure expenditures align with policy.
• Collaborate on enrollment management and retention strategies.
• Plan onboarding for new students and integrate them into campus life.
• Develop diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Policy interpretation

Interpersonal with diverse groups

Budget oversight

Education

Master’s degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information Systems

Job description

Position Title

Director of Student Engagement (Reg FT)

Campus

South Campus

Salary Grade

Admin 15 - $62,865

Remote Work Option

Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Additional Information

This position will remain open until filled.

Work Hours

Standard College hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

General Summary

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

Requirements

Master’s degree in StudentAffairs/Higher Education Administration or related field and a minimum of threeyears of experience.

• Strong leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, implement and enforce policies andprocedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interactwith faculty, staff, students and external constituents.
• Experience withdeveloping student leadership, cultural diversity and programs in support ofthe academic mission of the College.
• Experience with Microsoft Office andStudent Information Systems.
• Ability to travel andbe housed at any of the College’s campuses or centers and to serve as backfillat enrollment related events and serve as a representative of the College atpublic and private events.
• Ability to exercise staffoversight to ensure new operations plans, policies and procedures areconsistent with the overall goals and objectives of the College.

Duties

• 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.

Job Open Date

9/18/2026

Benefits

At CCAC, we take pride in offering an exceptional benefits package designed to support our employees’ personal and professional well-being:

• 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.

Job Category

Administrators

Job Slot

JS 5917

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here .