Student Activities Specialist

Seattle Colleges; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Promotional opportunities

Medical, dental and retirement plans

Paid sick and vacation leave

Transportation benefits

Tuition waivers

WFSE Wellness Plan

EAP

Job summary

Seattle Colleges is seeking a Student Activities Specialist to join the Student Leadership and Engagement team at Seattle Central College in Washington. The role focuses on creating large, engaging events that celebrate the diverse student body and foster a sense of community.

You will supervise six student staff, manage budgets, and collaborate across departments to advance equity in programming. This full-time hybrid position offers WFSE representation and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or program with one year of relevant experience, or two years of equivalent event planning experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations within an equity and inclusion framework.
• Experience advising, training, and supervising students.
• Experience planning and implementing multicultural events and activities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a diverse community.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, multitasking, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and related technology.
• Physical ability to perform a range of motions (up to 25 pounds) and traverse stairs.

Responsibilities

• Build inclusive, dynamic events serving students, promoting belonging.
• Grow events to increase attendance, reaching marginalized backgrounds.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and equity in programming.
• Improve department student retention and success.
• Develop and monitor college activities board budgets; track expenditures and report.
• Train staff in event management: scheduling, facilities, budgeting, vendors, marketing.
• Lead assessment and data analysis using feedback.
• Foster collaboration with faculty and staff for a campus-wide activities program.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office & technology

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Two years of equivalent event planning experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Social media platforms

Budgeting tools

Job description

Opportunity Description

Seattle Central is looking to hire a Student Activities Specialist in Student Leadership and Engagement.

Salary Range for this position

$48,216 to $62,748 annually (depending on experience).

Opportunity Details

Open until filled, first review of materials will begin September 14th, 2026.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about helping students get involved and build a sense of community? Have you planned large, engaging events resulting in successful well-attended events? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

As a Student Activities Specialist, you will be responsible for being a key member of the team that hosts large dynamic events to highlight and celebrate the diverse student body. In this role, you will supervise and lead a team of six student staff that are responsible for hosting both thoughtful educational events and fun and wellness focused campus wide events.

This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position works a hybrid schedule of both remote and on-site work.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and more.

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Notice To Applicants

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

What You Will Be Working On

• You’ll work with your team to build inclusive, dynamic, and engaging events that serve students, ensuring access and assisting students in building community and a sense of belonging
• You’ll lead efforts to grow events to have more students attend, including reaching students from marginalized and excluded backgrounds, particularly regarding race and ethnicity
• Throughout your work you’ll demonstrate cultural humility and intercultural engagement, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity
• You’ll work with your team to improve the department's student retention and success
• You’ll assist with the development and monitoring of College Activities Board budgets; create and submit annual budget proposals and program reports to S&A budget committee; track expenditures, monitor budget balances, ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and advise Director on any necessary changes.
• You’ll understand and train staff in event management: scheduling, facilities, set-up, tear-down, risk assessment, volunteer coordination, ordering supplies/equipment, budgeting, paying vendors, and marketing & promotions.
• You’ll lead assessment and evidence/data analysis to continue to build events utilizing student, staff, and faculty feedback
• You’ll support efforts to develop collaborative relationships with faculty and staff to create a cohesive, campus-wide activities program

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate

• You have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field or program and one year of experience in educational, social services, or student affairs setting OR two years of equivalent event planning experience
• You have demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse populations within an equity and inclusion framework
• You have demonstrated experience advising, training, and supervising students
• You have demonstrated experience planning and implementing multicultural events and activities
• You have demonstrated ability to work cross-functionality, collaboratively, and cooperatively within a diverse community
• You have demonstrated superior communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking and leadership skills
• You have demonstrated strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills
• You have demonstrated skilled competencies in Microsoft Office suite, social media platforms, and relevant technology
• Ability to perform a range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Office Setting

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyber bullying.

Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.