Student Life Director - Director of Student Activities and Leadership **POSITION DETAILS** The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, or designee, the Director of Student Activities and Leadership will provide student-centered, innovative, and strategic leadership for a comprehensive program focused on student leadership, service, and engagement. This role will support all students by developing initiatives that foster a vibrant campus life and promote personal growth and leadership development. The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: • Serve as the primary liaison between student government, the student body, and the Vice President of Student Affairs Office. • Provide direct supervision to Office of Student Activities personnel. • Create and deliver civic engagement, student service, and leadership programs and workshops. • Develop and publish a handbook detailing procedures for student clubs, organizations, club advisors and other groups as needed. • Oversee the advisement of student clubs and organizations in planning and executing programs. • Maintain the Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) to document student out-of-classroom experiences. • Collaborate with the BMCC Association Manager to interpret and enforce policies related to clubs and student activities. • Coordinate with college departments and committees to enhance student engagement activities. • Act as the Vice President’s representative in managing all student election activities. • Serve as on-site administrator for all student-sponsored programs, including after-hours events as needed. • Grant initial administrative approval for all student club expenditures and event requests. • Oversee coordination with the College Events Office for student-sponsored events and space requests. • Assess the success and impact of student-sponsored events and activities. **QUALIFICATIONS** **MINIMUM** Bachelor's degree and eight years related experience required. **PREFERRED** • Master’s degree in student personnel administration, higher education or a related field and four (4) years of administrative and supervisory experience preferred. • Familiarity with current higher education practices, theories, research and policies. • Knowledge of best practices in Student Affairs, including research, assessment, and data-informed decision making. • Proven experience developing student activities, leadership, and service programs for a diverse student population. • Demonstrated success in college-wide collaborations. • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships. • Ability to provide courteous and accurate service to students, visitors and the campus community. • Highly organized and detail oriented. • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media, learning platforms, and other related technologies preferred. **CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW** Directs planning, program development, and administration to support access, retention, multicultural, and other student affairs objectives. - Develops plans for, and leads a student development services unit which comprises a variety of services and programs - Collaborates with academic affairs professionals and other in supporting retention and building a comprehensive learning environment that fosters the intellectual, psychological, social, leadership and recreational development of a diverse student population - Assists senior management in providing leadership, developing policy, conducting strategic planning, and representing student affairs in various professional activities - Evaluates the effectiveness of the portfolio of student services in supporting divisional and College-wide goals; oversees data collection, tracking, and reporting systems - Manages fiscal and human resources; may oversee grant management activities for selected programs - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Student Life Director **CUNY TITLE** Higher Education Officer **FLSA** Exempt **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** Salary range is $96,602 - $104,057, Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. **HOW TO APPLY** For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29820&PostingSeq=1 Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers **CLOSING DATE** March 14, 2025 **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 29820 Location Borough of Manhattan CC