Director of Student Life and Engagement

Director of Student Life and Engagement

Salary

$63,447.00 - $101,514.00 Annually

Location

Wye Mills

Job Type

Staff

Job Number

2026-00122

Division

Student Success and Enrollment Management

Department

Student Success & Retention

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The Director is primarily responsible for developing and implementing extra-and co-curricular programming to complement a diverse student body's academic experience and promote lifelong learning. The director also mentors and supervises student volunteers, staff, and student organization leaders, and works extensively with faculty ,staff, and community partners to engage students in campus life. This position requires creativity, excellent communication skills, and diplomacy. The director assists in an environment for collaboration and interaction among students, college employees, college administration, and the community. The director also serves as the college contact for state and local agencies on issues related to student development, such as drug and alcohol awareness, mental health resources, voter registration, and crime awareness/prevention.

Examples of Duties

• Provide leadership in developing Student Engagement programming and events in Wye Mills, the Cambridge Center, online, and other locations as needed
• Actively partner with other campus departments and external partners to maintain a student-centered, collaborative environment and culture;
• Management of Corner of Care, the college's food pantry, including inventory, budgeting, data collection, and overall student need processes; develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations
• Supervise full-time, part-time, temporary, and student employees;
• Serve as an administrative liaison to student organizations, which includes providing organization orientations for student organization leaders and advisors; serving as a cost-center budget manager for student clubs and organizations;
• Oversee Campus-wide Student Engagement activities and signature events, including but not limited to student participation for Advocacy Day, Leadership Academy, Spring Fest, and Fall Fest
• Oversee the collection and review of data and other assessment components used in program improvement;
• Oversee office and student organization budgets, including maintenance of Student ID software and processes
• Participate in professional development, and develop professional development opportunities for students, student organization advisors, and other groups in support of the mission of Student Engagement;
• Recommend, implement, and maintain social media and other technological innovations appropriate to department goals and student needs;
• Provide leadership in developing, articulating, and reviewing written Student Engagement policies and procedures;
• Serve on statewide, college standing, and ad hoc committees, including but not limited to MCCADA (MD Community Colleges Activity Directors)
• Serve as a College contact for state and local government agencies on issues related to programs like alcohol, voter registration, drug, and safety awareness and prevention;
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of two years of experience with student activities or related events planning
• Two years of budget management experience
• Two years of experience supervising others
• Two years of experience with compliance or other issues related to student health or safety
• Demonstrated experience with program development or mentoring
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical skills and the ability to train and work with colleagues to implement new and appropriate technologies, especially emerging technologies, including social media
• Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Commitment to advocate for diverse student populations, including students of all ages and backgrounds
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a relevant field

Physical Requirements

• Most of the job is sedentary; however, occasional periods of light work may be required, lifting to approximately 35 lbs. occasionally.
• The worker will be exposed primarily to inside office conditions,
• Other physical requirements will include, but may not be limited to, the following physical activities:
• Oral and written communication,
• The employee must be able to receive, understand, and communicate verbal and written instructions and communicate in the English language.
• Visual acuity appropriate fora normal administrative-type position,
• Hearing,
• Grasping,
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, occasionally
• Bending, stooping, kneeling,occasionally
• Climbing stairs- occasionally
• Walking- frequently
• Valid Driver's License.
• Occasional travel may be required (<25% of the time).

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees (& some part-time) including: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability income insurance, tuition remission/reimbursement; flex-time; extended holiday breaks, vacation, sick leave and Friday closures in the summer!

To learn more details, visit our benefits page:

https://www.chesapeake.edu/employment/benefits/

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Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory experience?

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Do you have at least 2 years of budget management experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of two years of experience with student activities or related events planning?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher in related field?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Chesapeake College

Address 1000 College Circle

Wye Mills, Maryland, 21679

Phone 410-827-5821

Website http://www.chesapeake.edu