Director of Student Engagement (Reg FT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Four-day Summer Week

403(b) match

State pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Waivers/Reimbursement

Professional Development

Free Parking

Job summary

The Community College of Allegheny County seeks a Director of Student Engagement to strategically plan for student engagement, leadership, diversity and inclusion across campus life, collaborating with academic and student affairs to strengthen the student experience.

This Regular Full-Time role requires a Master’s degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration and at least three years of leadership experience, with strong communication and budgeting abilities across multiple campus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, implement and enforce policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, students and external constituents.
• Experience with developing student leadership and programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SIS.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel and be housed at any campus and serve as backfill at events.

Responsibilities

• Explores, creates, and executes new opportunities for active and passive engagement to build a welcoming campus community.
• Develops, promotes and coordinates student programming, including new student orientations and leadership training.
• Assesses the effectiveness of programs and clubs for satisfaction and learning outcomes.
• Lead the development and coordination of co-curricular programming supporting student success.
• Prepare, recommend and administer the Student Engagement budget; oversee expenditures.
• Collaborates with college leadership on enrollment management and retention initiatives.
• Plan, develop and oversee the new student onboarding process and orientation.
• Initiate, coordinate and implement diversity, equity and inclusion programming.
• Establish and maintain student leadership development and community engagement programming.
• Develop and modify programs in accordance with student interests and institutional objectives.
• Create and innovate programs to engage multicultural communities on campus.
• Manage the process for the development and oversight of student organizations.
• Develop student relationships; meet with student groups and advise on projects.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop new programming in support of the academic mission.
• Prepare the calendar for each semester with campus faculty and staff.
• Oversee Campus Cupboards implementation.
• Serve on campus and College committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

SIS

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information Systems (SIS)

Job description

Director of Student Engagement (Reg FT)

Position Title: Director of Student Engagement (Reg FT)

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Department: Enrollment Services

Campus: South Campus

Salary Grade: Admin 15 - $62,865

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

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 culture that engages students in all aspects of college life including collaboration between academic and student affairs through-out the student life cycle at the college.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration or related field and a minimum of three years of experience.

• Strong leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, implement and enforce policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, students and external constituents.
• Experience with developing student leadership, cultural diversity and programs in support of the academic mission of the College.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Student Information Systems.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel and be housed at any of the College's campuses or centers and to serve as backfill at enrollment related events and serve as a representative of the College at public and private events.
• Ability to exercise staff oversight to ensure new operations plans, policies and procedures are consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the College.

Duties:

1. Explores, creates, and executes new opportunities for active and passive engagement to build a welcoming campus/center community.
2. Develops, promotes and coordinates student programming, including new student orientations, recognition ceremonies, leadership training, and various engagement events.
3. Assesses the effectiveness of programs/events/initiatives as well as clubs, organizations, and honor societies for satisfaction and learning outcomes.
4. 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.
5. Prepare, recommend and administer the Student Engagement budget; oversee expenditures and ensure expenses comply with College policy.
6. Collaborates with college leadership on enrollment management and retention initiatives.
7. Plan, develop and oversee the new student on-boarding process, new student orientation and integration into the college community.
8. Initiate, coordinate and implement meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion programming.
9. Establish and maintain a comprehensive student leadership development, student ambassador and community & civic engagement programming.
10. Develop and modify programs/policies in accordance with student interests and institutional objectives.
11. Create and innovate new programs and initiatives to support and engage multicultural communities on campus.
12. Manage the process for the development and oversight of student organizations.
13. Develop student relationships; meets with student groups and advises on projects.
14. Collaborate with faculty and other campus constituents to develop relevant and new programming in support of the academic mission of the College.
15. Prepare the calendar for each semester in conjunction with campus/center faculty and staff.
16. Oversee the appropriate and effective implementation of college Campus Cupboards.
17. Serve on appropriate campus and College committees.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date: 9/18/2026

Job Close Date: Open until filled

Benefits:

• 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.