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The Director for Student Engagement provides strategic leadership and oversight for a comprehensive portfolio that includes student life and development, intercultural services, student leadership programs, co-curricular engagement, and equity-centered programming. In collaboration with campus and community partners, the Director develops and implements culturally responsive and strengths-based programs that support student success, belonging, identity development, and leadership for WCC's diverse student population.

Position Title: Director for Student Engagement Classification: Non-RepresentedFTE: 1.0 FTESchedule: This is a full-time, salaried position customarily requiring approximately 40 hours per week. As an exempt professional role under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the position requires flexibility in work hours, and additional time beyond a standard workweek may be necessary to meet business needs and fulfill job responsibilities.FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt <h1>Job Summary </h1> The Director for Student Engagement provides strategic leadership and oversight for a comprehensive portfolio that includes student life and development, intercultural services, student leadership programs, co-curricular engagement, and equity-centered programming. The Director leads the Simpson Intercultural Center and Student Life and Development, ensuring leadership development, holistic student support, and equity, diversity, and inclusion are integrated into all programs, services, and activities.In collaboration with campus and community partners, the Director develops and implements culturally responsive and strengths-based programs that support student success, belonging, identity development, and leadership for WCC's diverse student population. This position promotes meaningful engagement between students, faculty, and staff and builds an inclusive, welcoming campus culture aligned with WCC's mission and strategic priorities.<h1>Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship</h1><ul><li>The Director for Student Engagement reports to the Dean for Enrollment Management.</li><li>The position provides direct leadership and supervision to Associate Director for Intercultural Services and the Associate Director of Student Life and Development and other staff as assigned. </li></ul><h2> </h2><h1>Essential Functions:</h1><ul><li>Leadership & Administration</li><li>Provides vision, strategic direction, and operational oversight for Student Life and Development, the Simpson Intercultural Center, Student Government, and Student Clubs, Associations, and Unions.</li><li>Leads, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates departmental staff, ensuring high-quality, equity-minded programming and services.</li><li>Develops and monitors departmental budgets.</li><li>Provides guidance and advice to student leaders in the development of the Student & Activities (S&A) budget and student assessed fees budgets as appropriate. Advises and trains students on allocation processes.</li><li>Establishes annual departmental goals aligned with college strategic plans, utilizing assessment, student feedback, data, and best practices.</li><li>Student Development, Leadership, and Belonging</li><li>Oversees the development and delivery of culturally responsive student leadership training, workshops, and co-curricular programming supporting student identity development, civic engagement, multicultural education, and social justice.</li><li>Mentors students across diverse backgrounds, including students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.</li><li>Supports conflict resolution, crisis response, and student conduct processes in partnership with Student Services colleagues.</li><li>Collaborates with faculty and staff to implement student leadership strategies and integrate peer mentorship, advising, and to support new student orientation.</li><li>Provides strategic oversight for co-curricular activities, student events, student orientation, and campus traditions. Collaborates with campus partners to enhance student belonging and campus climate.</li><li>Intercultural Center Leadership & Equity Programming</li><li>Provides guidance and general oversite to the operations, staffing, programming, and services of the Simpson Intercultural Center.</li><li>Serves as an advisor (or designates advisors) for student identity-based clubs and organizations.</li><li>Contributes to institutional equity initiatives and serves on committees such as the Diversity Committee, Social Justice Committee, and other relevant groups.</li><li>Campus Collaboration and External Partnerships</li><li>Develops strong working relationships across Academic and Student Affairs, Administrative Services, Advancement, and the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) to coordinate programs that support student entry, progression, and completion.</li><li>Builds and maintains partnerships with regional higher education institutions, underserved communities, local schools, and community organizations.</li><li>Represents WCC in statewide and professional organizations, including the Multicultural Student Services Directors Council and the Council of Unions and Student Programs.</li><li>Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.</li></ul><h1>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</h1><ul><li>Knowledge of culturally responsive practices, intercultural communication, and strategies that advance equity and reduce opportunity gaps in higher education.</li><li>Ability to conceptualize, implement, and evaluate programs that support student leadership, identity development, belonging, and co-curricular engagement.</li><li>Ability to respond effectively to student needs, mediate conflicts, support crisis intervention, and address sensitive issues with cultural awareness and sound judgment.</li><li>Demonstrated skill in designing and facilitating programs, workshops, and co-curricular experiences that promote belonging, leadership, identity development, and student engagement for a wide variety of learners.</li><li>Demonstrated skill in leading teams, managing complex programs, supervising staff, and advancing organizational goals in dynamic, student-centered environments.</li><li>Ability to oversee, allocate, and monitor student fee budgets in ways that promote transparency, student learning, and shared governance. Including the capacity to mentor student leaders in financial decision-making, support equitable funding practices, and ensure compliance with college policies and state regulations.</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and community partners.</li><li>The ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to enhance the College's mission, vision, and promise.</li></ul><h1>Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Provide leadership and operational oversight for assigned departments, including supervision and evaluation of managers and professional staff; support hiring, staff development, performance management, workload coordination, and corrective action as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to budget planning and resource allocation for departments; monitor expenditures and support grant-funded or externally supported initiatives to ensure effective and equitable use of resources aligned with institutional and student success priorities.</li></ul><h1>Working Conditions/Environment:</h1><ul><li>Work is performed primarily in an office setting with extensive time spent at a computer workstation either sitting or standing. Works in an environment with frequent interruptions. Some travel to professional meetings and student engagement events, trainings, and conferences required. Must be willing and able to complete and maintain all applicable and required van driver training; provides van transportation to faculty, staff and students as assigned in support of student engagement activities. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><h1>Minimum Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Master's degree from an accredited institution. </li><li>At least two years of experience in higher education student services functions, such as student life and development, intercultural services, student leadership education, or related student support areas.</li><li>At least two years of demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external partners.</li><li>Experience providing collaborative leadership or coordination across multiple functional areas within student services, including shared decision-making and cross-unit collaboration.</li></ul>OR<ul><li>Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient for the person to perform the duties. </li></ul><h1>Preferred Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Multilingual or proficiency in a language other than English, with the ability to communicate effectively with students and families from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership in student development, student engagement, equity and inclusion programming, or other student success initiatives within a community college or similar higher-education setting.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and effectively engage students, faculty, staff, and community partners.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.</li><li>Commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement, with a focus on creating positive student experiences.</li><li>The ability to take action to learn and grow.</li><li>The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. </li></ul><h1>Licensure, Certification & Other Necessary Requirements:</h1><ul><li>Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check and sexual misconduct review. </li><li>Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and proof of liability insurance. </li><li>Occasional travel to meetings, conferences and training sessions may be required.</li></ul><h2> </h2>Salary:<ul><li>This is a 12-month, full-time, non-represented position with an annual salary of $95,000.00. </li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; </li><li>Participation in a Washington State retirement plan; </li><li>Paid sick leave and vacation leave; </li><li>Eleven paid holidays annually.</li></ul>Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:<ul><li>Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the <a href="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 36 , 111 , 199 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:11pt" target="_blank">Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)</a>. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.</li><li>Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.</li><li>Full-time employees may qualify for <a href="https://paidleave.wa.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 36 , 111 , 199 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:11pt" target="_blank">Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)</a> benefit.</li></ul>Start Date: <ul><li>As soon as can be arranged with the successful candidate.</li></ul>Application Due Date:<ul><li>For guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by Friday, May 29th, 2026 at 5:00pm. Position open until filled.</li></ul><h2>How To Apply</h2>A completed application consists of an online application and:<ul><li>Cover letter detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.</li><li>Current resume.</li><li>Values statement that responds to the following prompt:</li></ul>Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals and in the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.<ul><li>Official transcripts of any degrees listed as part of the minimum requirements will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process.</li></ul>

Whatcom Community College

Director for Student Engagement

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Budget Management

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Computer Workstations

Conferences

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Continuous Improvement

Corrective Action

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Driver's License

English Language

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Government

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Multilingual

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People Management

Performance Management

Performance Reviews

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Problem Solving Skills

Program Evaluation

Project/Program Coordination

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Retirement Plan

Set Goals

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State Laws and Regulations

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Promote the ACT/OTP program to all staff and students; recruit students to ensure program capacity and provide support services to concurrently enrolled students to meet OMS goals and student achievement (certificates and degrees). If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Law, (360) 854-2160, or law.jennifer@jobcorps.org for assistance.

PositionWBL/ACT/OTP CoordinatorReports ToCareer Development DirectorDepartmentCareer DevelopmentFLSA STATUSNon-Exempt Primary Position ObjectivesDevelop relationships in community for the work-based learning (WBL) program. Coordinate placement of WBL students. Assist in placement of students prior to departure from the program and provide advance career training (ACT). Promote the ACT/OTP program to all staff and students; recruit students to ensure program capacity and provide support services to concurrently enrolled students to meet OMS goals and student achievement (certificates and degrees). Position ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesBrief Description of DutiesAdministrationProcedures                          Pay: $21.09 - $21.10 per hour •Establish and maintain work-based learning (WBL) program linkages with local employers and advanced career training (ACT) program opportunities for students• Maintain linkages with federal, state, local agencies, employers, and contracted placement agencies to aid students’ placement into jobs, continuing education, or the armed forces• Assist recruiters with outreach services as needed• Participate in career preparation period curriculum and career transition activities as required• Counsel students regarding goals, options, requirements, services, etc.• Assist students with preparation of resume, preparation for work-based learning experiences, and job search activities• Coordinate placement of students in WBL; monitor student progress, counsel students regarding performance, evaluation, problem resolution, decision making, accountability, and transition issues• Complete student performance evaluations for students participating in WBL program• Promote the development of career success standards through modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring skill acquisition; intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed• Transport students for WBL purposes, as needed• Teach, model, and evaluate student employability skills• Monitor attendance and submit all ACT/OTP student attendance each week to the student records department• Maintain and monitor students’ ACT/OTP folders to include application, progress reports, class schedules, and grades• Coordinate with concurrent enrollment provider to ensure evaluations are submitted for each ESP in a timely manner• Ensure all ACT/OPT students meet PRH established attendance and performance criteria• Coordinate with concurrent enrollment provider and Center finance department to ensure all received financial aid is used to offset Center costs for ACT/OTP student enrollment• Provide regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills and mastery of Career Success Standards• Conduct ACT/OTP screening committee to determine applicant eligibility• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination• Perform other duties as assigned Position CompetenciesKey CompetenciesPerformance Standards/ResultsEffectiveCommunication<ul><li>Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information</li><li>Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas</li><li>Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend</li></ul>Organization of Work<ul><li>Action-oriented; Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving </li><li>Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization</li><li>Show attention to detail and the ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth</li></ul> QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communications skillsProficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel ExperienceMinimum of one year related experience  EducationAssociate’s degree in related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud. Job Type: Full-timeBenefits Include: <ul><li>Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance </li><li>Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision) </li><li>401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA </li><li>Paid Holidays, PTO + More</li></ul> DisclaimerAs a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency. LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Law, (360) 854-2160, or law.jennifer@jobcorps.org for assistance. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

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