DIRECTOR – STUDENT LIFE

JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEWATERTOWN, NEW YORK

DIRECTOR – STUDENT LIFE

Jefferson Community College, Watertown, New York, a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is conducting a search for full-time Director – Student Life.

The Director - Student Life is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and administration of Student Life including Residence Life, Student Government & Leadership, and Student Activities & Inclusion. This includes overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, managing budgets and staff, program development and driving the department's goals in alignment with the institution's mission and strategic objectives. The Director is accountable for overall planning, policy development, recruitment activities, and implementation of activities for Student Life (Residence Life, Student Government & Leadership, and Student Activities & Inclusion). This position requires the ability to work with a diverse population, develop and deliver student leadership programs, and plan and market events. Candidates should understand student development theory, support students' transition to college, and assess co-curricular programming for continuous improvement. A flexible schedule is required, including evening and weekend work to manage events. Staff are expected to advance the College's focus on student success and completion and will work closely with the College's leadership to advance the mission of the current Strategic Plan

Required: Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years of appropriate professional experience; or a Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of appropriate professional experience.

Preferred: Experience in higher education or related field, with demonstrated success in managing complex operations and leading diverse teams.

Salary: Begins at $53,756, and varies based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as well as internal equity. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred Compensation, NYS retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers.

To Apply: For additional information about the College and this posting, please visit https://www.sunyjefferson.edu and select “Careers at Jefferson”. You may apply by selecting the “Apply Now” button. A cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts for all degrees, and contact information for three professional references are required. Review of applications will begin immediately. For consideration, completed applications must be received by Sunday, April 20, 2025. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.