Director Student Engagement & Activities

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number AS540P Position Title Director Student Engagement & Activities Contract Length 12 months Class Summary

The Director of Student Engagement & Activities is responsible for fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community by developing and implementing innovative programs and initiatives that enhance the student experience. This role involves overseeing a wide range of student activities, including clubs, organizations, and special events. The Director will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to create a dynamic campus culture that promotes student success, leadership development, and personal growth.

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External Position Type Exempt Staff Employment Status Full Time Position Funding Type Regular

Posting Detail Information

Minimum Education/Training/Experience

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field and three or more years of experience managing student activities in higher education.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Preferred: Experience managing student activities and engagement programs; Master's Degree in Education or related fields.

Minimum Knowledge & Skills

• Leadership: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate staff.
• · Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Data Analysis: Skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform decision-making.
• Budget Management: Experience in managing budgets and financial resources.
• Knowledge of Higher Education: Understanding of higher education policies, procedures, and regulations.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information
• Ability to ensure all activities are in alignment with Federal, State laws and policies by coordinating risk management training, orientation, and timely updates of college processes and documents.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None

Job Duties

1. Supervises staff and organizational advisors to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Provide annual office goals and objectives consistent with College strategic goals and meeting the needs of the student population.

2. Coordinate all student events, workshops and legislatively mandated programming (i.e. Alcohol and Drug Awareness, Constitution Day) activities to ensure data driven student needs are met and partnerships are developed with the Student Resources, Enrollment Management, instructional divisions and other departments that support student success and completion.

3. Develop and implement student engagement opportunities annually for the student body. Coordinate the process to administrate student activities fees. Responsible for student activities including weekly events, legislatively mandated programming, multicultural events, clubs, organizations, and the coordination of the Student Government Association.

4. Provide oversight and evaluate for the gym facilities, club sports and recreational sports events. Manage the budget for all recreational sport events and the gym facility. Hire and schedule staffing for these areas and provide on-site supervision for the gym facility and events like Sports Day (Fall and Spring) and Beach Day (Spring).

5. Design and delivery leadership training and co-curricular opportunities for student leaders and the student body.

6. Manage budgets, expense and revenue reports; data collection for office activities, analysis and program revision when indicated.

7. Serves on college wide committees representing student services and the needs of the student population on campus, at COM sites and within the COM service area.

8. Responsible for designing training curriculum, recruiting and supporting Student Club Advisors.

9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: walking or standing for extended periods of time.

Medium Work: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

Travel required.

Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Ability outdoors.

Minimum Salary Range $58,886 Mid Point Salary Range . Maximum Salary Range $79,496 Posting Open Date 07/15/2026 Posting Close Date Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisor's name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state "unknown" for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to work evenings and weekends as needed to support events?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• • How many staff/interns/students have you supervised in past positions you have held?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (1 of 3)

Optional Documents

• Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
• Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)