FT Director of Student Engagement

Luzerne County Community College; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County Community College seeks an experienced leader to provide operational leadership for Student Life and Student Engagement across all campus locations, promoting involvement, inclusion, belonging, personal growth, and a strong college identity.

The role plans and evaluates a comprehensive calendar of activities and programs, develops leadership pathways, supports student organizations and new initiatives, and collaborates with Admissions and other departments to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in student life, student activities, student engagement, student organizations, student leadership, or a related area; community college experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for student engagement and student life programs across all campus locations.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a calendar of student life activities, educational programs, cultural events, recreational activities, social programs, campus traditions, and special events.
• Develop initiatives to foster meaningful connections among students, faculty, staff, student organizations, campus resources, and the College community; address barriers to participation and expand engagement opportunities across all campus locations and student populations.
• Lead planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of first-year orientation, student transition, and ongoing engagement programs in collaboration with Admissions and other College departments to support student integration, belonging, involvement, persistence, retention, and success.
• Develop pathways for student involvement, leadership development, peer mentorship, and service to the College; provide leadership training, workshops, seminars, and experiential learning opportunities that strengthen communication, teamwork, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, and organizational management skills.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to student government, recognized student organizations, campus clubs, and student interest groups; encourage participation in existing organizations and develop opportunities for new organizations based on student interests and needs.
• Oversee the Student Ambassador Program including recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, and ongoing development; coordinate ambassador participation in student orientation, campus tours, recruitment activities, College events, and other College initiatives in collaboration with Admissions and other departments.
• Oversee student activities and events to ensure compliance with College policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations; coordinate event approvals, facility reservations, contracts, and related administrative requirements; maintain accurate records of student organizations, events, budgets, trips, and program outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership development

Budget management

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Provides operational leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for student engagement and student life programs across all campus locations promoting student involvement, leadership development, inclusion, personal growth, and a sense of belonging; plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive calendar of student life activities, educational programs, cultural events, recreational activities, social programs, campus traditions, and special events that strengthen College identity and encourage student participation; develop and implement initiatives that foster meaningful connections among students, faculty, staff, student organizations, campus resources, and the broader College community while identifying and addressing barriers to participation and expanding engagement opportunities across all campus locations and student populations; lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of first-year orientation, student transition, and ongoing engagement programs in collaboration with Admissions and other College departments to support student integration, belonging, involvement, persistence, retention, and success; develop pathways for student involvement, leadership development, peer mentorship, and service to the College; provide leadership training, workshops, seminars, and experiential learning opportunities that strengthen communication, teamwork, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, and organizational management skills; provides leadership, guidance, and support to student government, recognized student organizations, campus clubs, and student interest groups; encourages participation in existing organizations and develops opportunities for new organizations based on student interests and needs; oversees the Student Ambassador Program including recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, and ongoing development; coordinate ambassador participation in student orientation, campus tours, recruitment activities, College events, and other College initiatives in collaboration with Admissions and other departments; oversee student activities and events to ensure compliance with College policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations; coordinate event approvals, facility reservations, contracts, and related administrative requirements; maintain accurate records of student organizations, events, budgets, trips, and program outcomes; collaborate with College personnel to address accessibility, emergency preparedness, and risk management; plan and coordinate student trips, excursions, cultural visits, and community events including transportation, scheduling, registration, budgeting, staffing, accessibility, participant communications, and required approvals; establish procedures for participant expectations, supervision, emergency preparedness, and risk management; serves as a liaison between Student Life and administrative offices, academic departments, faculty, staff, and center personnel to coordinate programming, expand engagement opportunities, and align initiatives with College priorities; evaluate program effectiveness and collaboration with College departments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and advance recruitment, enrollment, student success, retention, and persistence; supervises assigned staff, assigns and prioritizes work, establishes schedules and approves/denies leave, makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination, and problem resolution, and conducts performance evaluations.Non-Essential Position Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther related duties as assigned.Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.Education:Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.Experience:Five (5) years of experience in student life, student activities, student engagement, student organizations, student leadership, or a related area; experience coordinating student leadership programs, orientations, campus activities, and off campus student experiences; community college experience preferred.Skills:Knowledge of student support programs and services and practices that promote student engagement and belonging; ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs; knowledge of customer service standards and procedures; conflict resolution and mediation skills; strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills; ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategies; skill in budget preparation and fiscal management; ability to work creatively and effectively with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners; organizational and management skills; ability to develop student leadership opportunities and advise student organizations; ability to create and implement first year engagement and transition programs; ability to plan educational, cultural, recreational, and social experiences including off campus trips; ability to coordinate programs and services across multiple campus locations.