Student Life Engagement Leader

California Institute Of The Arts; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

California Institute Of The Arts in Santa Clarita, CA, invites applications for an Assistant Director of Student Life. This role provides strategic leadership for student engagement, campus programming, and student governance, reporting to the AVP of Student Affairs.

You will supervise staff, oversee student government, organizations, and leadership initiatives; coordinate orientation and signature events; and partner with diverse campus offices to foster belonging, inclusion, and student

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of student development theory and co-curricular learning.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated leadership and advising skills in student engagement settings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, creative environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and advising support to the CalArts Student Union and student government structures.
• Oversee policies, processes, and procedures related to student governance, elections, and student organization activity.
• Support student leaders in developing skills in collaboration, advocacy, communication, and civic responsibility.
• Provide strategic oversight for the Institute’s registered student organizations and clubs.
• Guide processes related to organization registration, recognition, accountability, and funding.
• Support the development of student-led programming and initiatives that contribute to campus life.
• Lead planning and implementation of major campus engagement initiatives including Fall and Spring Orientation.
• Support Institute-wide events and traditions that foster community and student engagement.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop educational and cultural programming that supports the student experience.
• Support initiatives that foster belonging, community building, and engagement among diverse student populations.
• Collaborate with the Chief Diversity Officer and campus partners to support identity-based programming and student support initiatives.
• Supervise the Student Life Coordinator and student employees within the Office of Student Life.
• Oversee program budgets, event planning processes, and operational systems related to campus engagement.
• Conduct program assessment and evaluation to support continuous improvement of student life initiatives.

Skills

Student development theory

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education

Job description

California Institute Of The Arts in Santa Clarita, CA, invites applications for an Assistant Director of Student Life. This role provides strategic leadership for student engagement, campus programming, and student governance, reporting to the AVP of Student Affairs.

You will supervise staff, oversee student government, organizations, and leadership initiatives; coordinate orientation and signature events; and partner with diverse campus offices to foster belonging, inclusion, and student