Student Services DirectorStudent Life

The Director of Student Life & Leadership position provides leadership for the planning, designing, and evaluation of a comprehensive student engagement program which includes student leadership/government engagement, co-curricular, cultural programming, clubs and organizations, civic engagement, and support with food insecurity across two GCC campuses. The position serves as an advisor to the Associated Student Government (ASG), and consults with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other stakeholders regarding student engagement and student success. The Director supervises multiple full-time and part-time positions. The position contributes to college retention planning and implementation of strategic initiatives to support student persistence and engagement, and develops collaborative strategies to address barriers that may affect students' academic progress and overall college experience. The position supports many aspects of compliance, including travel, student insurance, and writing several college-wide reports. This position fosters a culture of engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated, by working closely with administrators, faculty, staff, students, federal/state government agencies, community-based organizations, and the public.

Essential Functions

25% - Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive student engagement program across both college campuses, including student government, leadership development, clubs and organizations, co-curricular activities, cultural programming, civic engagement, and campus events. Advises and supports the Associated Student Government (ASG) in governance, student representation, leadership development, and initiatives that enhance student engagement and the overall college experience.

20% - Develops, implements, and evaluates collaborative strategies and initiatives that promote student engagement, persistence, retention, and completion. Works with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community-based organizations to identify and address barriers that may affect students' academic progress and college experience, including food insecurity.

15% - Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of full-time and part-time staff. Establishes performance expectations, provides coaching and professional development, supports employee accountability, and fosters a collaborative, student-centered work environment. Coordinates staffing, workload distribution, and operational priorities to ensure effective delivery of student engagement, leadership programs, and support for food insecurity across both campuses.

15% - Develops program goals, objectives, strategies, and operational plans aligned with college mission, vision, strategic priorities, and student success initiatives. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates student engagement data, program outcomes, participation trends, and relevant practices to assess effectiveness and guide continuous improvement. Prepares reports, recommendations, and data-informed strategies to support decision-making, institutional planning, and executive leadership.

10% - Develops, administers, monitors, and evaluates program and club and organizational budgets and expenditures. Allocates financial, personnel, and operational resources to support student engagement, leadership development, events, and food insecurity initiatives. Monitors funding utilization, identifies resource needs, and recommends strategies to maximize available resources while maintaining effective, sustainable, and student-centered programming.

10% - Monitors and ensures compliance with applicable college and district policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and established requirements related to student activities and programs. Coordinates compliance processes involving student travel, student insurance, event planning, and other operational responsibilities. Prepares and submits required college-wide reports, maintains appropriate documentation, identifies potential risks, and collaborates with relevant college and system-wide offices to address compliance concerns.

5% - Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, college and system-wide offices, government agencies, community-based organizations, and external stakeholders. Communicates program information, policies, opportunities, and outcomes through appropriate channels. Responds to and resolves complex inquiries, requests, and complaints; provides operational guidance and recommendations to leadership; and represents the college in matters related to student life, leadership, engagement, and student success.