Responsibilities The Director, Student Development provides college-wide leadership, management, development, and oversight of comprehensive student development programs that support student learning and personal and career development. Programs and services may include student activities, career development, leadership development, leadership retreats, Student Government Association (SGA), campus clubs and organizations, and community service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Directs student life and student government programs college-wide to increase the engagement and retention of students. Directs the Office of Career Success for the delivery of internship and experiential learning and career services. Facilitates career success workshops and meets with students for resume reviews and interview assistance. Assists Coordinator of Experiential Learning with internship program and employer relations. Supervises, mentors, and develops direct reports. Manages and maintains the fiscal integrity of all budgets associated with the student life program, career success, SGA, Leadership retreat, and clubs/organizations Oversees SGA activities including training and mentoring members of the Student Government Executive Board as well as accompanying students to district and statewide SGA meetings and conferences. Coordinate student organization component of the Office of Student Life including training and advising on student government processes; registration and supporting clubs and organizations and club advisors. Plans, implements, and evaluates success and effectiveness of weekend retreats for Leadership Institutes and Advanced Leadership Institutes. Manages RaiderConnect, the online student engagement platform; trains both staff and students, monitors the system, and produces outcome-based reports. Provides oversight of community service programs that involve Seminole State College students in the community. Coordinate the publication of the student handbook. Oversees the development and implementation of student life and career success policies and procedures to provide guidance for students and overall operational effectiveness. Supports the college's strategic plan for student enrollment and retention; and builds connections and collaborations with faculty and other constituents to support student success initiatives. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Student Affairs/Personnel, Higher Education, or closely related field. Three years of professional experience at the college level in student life programs such as student activities, leadership development, student government, and community engagement/service or three years of professional experience working in career center at a higher education institution. Minimum three years of supervisory experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing student engagement platforms such as Campus Labs, Involvio, and Presence. Experience managing and maintaining college departmental budgets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of student activities, student leadership development, student government, and student newspaper theories and practices. Knowledge of career development including career assessments, employer relations, internships, and career placement services. Demonstrated ability to work well with and mentor students. Ability to work well in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment. Committed to working in a multicultural environment. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in both one-on-one and group interactions. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other applications. Strong organization, planning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Strong customer service skills. Ability to initiate and follow through on concepts related to student engagement, retention, and success. Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and the ability to influence a variety of stakeholders. Ability to work in a flexible and fast paced environment. Ability to analyze operational data, prepare reports, and make recommendations. Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor. WORK ENVIRONMENT and

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Works inside in an office environment. Travels between campuses and to other local destinations. Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor. This position is not eligible for Veteran's Preference. Read More About Responsibilities Pay Benefits and Work Schedule Are you ready to grow your career in a diverse learning environment and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff! We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $58,385 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including: Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks) A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center FRS retirement and other options Professional Development and Paid Tuition Free on campus parking Read More About Pay Benefits and Work Schedule Conditions of Employment Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references. Read More About Conditions of Employment How to Apply Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date): Resume Cover Letter Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes).

Please note:

Official Transcripts are

REQUIRED

upon hire. Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.

TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

: From the Seminole State College Home page , scroll to the bottom and click on Employment Under For Job Seekers , click on Complete or Review an Existing Application Select either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachments Click on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents. Read More About How to Apply Equal Employment Opportunity Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans' or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment. Read More About Equal Employment Opportunity Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida's Veteran's Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant's military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran's Preference laws. To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed. Read More About Other Information