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Job Description
Compensation:
$65,297
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Exempt Employment Type:
Regular Grade:
E06 Position Summary Join San Juan College as the Director of Student Engagement & Campus Life and help create a vibrant, inclusive campus experience where students thrive. This leadership role oversees student engagement programs, campus traditions, student organizations, leadership development initiatives, and civic engagement opportunities that foster connection, belonging, and success. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and innovative leader who is passionate about empowering students, building community, and enhancing the overall student experience. Why Join San Juan College? Located in the beautiful Four Corners region of northwest New Mexico, San Juan College serves approximately 10,000 students annually and is committed to educating and empowering individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, we offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness incentives, free gym membership, and more. Join a collaborative team that values Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Responsible for building a positive and vibrant campus life and creating community across campus through co-curricular programming and activities. Designs, executes, manages and assesses leadership development opportunities for students to enhance their involvement as citizens of both the campus and the wider community Plans, implements and evaluates a comprehensive campus life calendar. Provides assistance, support, and advice in the planning and execution of student-planned activities. Plans and executes large scale campus-wide traditions including Welcome Days, Halloween Carnival, Luminarias, Family Game Night, Student Rush, the Student Leadership Awards Reception, and Spring Bash. Oversees and provides leadership and guidance to student organizations. Guides student groups through the registration process, the activity request process, and provides assistance in event planning. Advises the Campus Activity Board, attends their meetings and develops/implements training as needed. Serves a resource to aid in planning and implementation of CAB activities. Organizes, promotes and implements student events and activities. Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines Student Engagement & Campus Life staff. Devotes a majority of work time to supervisory duties. Customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more other employees; makes recommendations to hire and promote direct reports; Conducts annual performance reviews of all direct reports. Prepares budgets; maintains and monitors expenditures; provides guidance in the distribution of allotted budget funds. Assists in college retention and completion efforts; mentors student leaders in the achievement and completion of academic and personal goals. Develops, implements and evaluates the department's Student Services Learner Outcomes to assess student development and learning. Selects, trains, mentors and supervises department student employees, Campus Activity Board, and other student leaders. Develops, implements and assess a robust schedule of civic engagement activities on campus. Facilitates the management of the student activities lounge and meeting rooms. Performs related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Masters degree preferred. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience. The following
REQUIRED
documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required". Cover Letter (Required) Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required) List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required) Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required) Letters of Recommendation (Optional) This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring on Wednesday, July 8.
EEO STATEMENT
San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us. Below are some of the benefits offered: Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB) Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans Flex Spending accounts Life and Disability coverage Employee Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Program Tuition waiver Free SJC Gym Membership Free Library services San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
