Director of Student Development and Engagement (Classified Management)

Salary: $84,321.32 - $98,644.02 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number: ALG-Dir. Student Dev./Eng.-25
Department: Student Services
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Reporting to the Dean of Student Equity and Success the Director of Student Development and Engagement is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive programs and initiatives designed to enhance student engagement and a sense of unconditional belonging at the college. The successful candidate will provide leadership and vision, strategic direction, and evaluation and assessment for effective delivery of student programs and activities, serving as an advocate for the needs of all students, particularly disproportionately impacted student populations. This position will facilitate co-curricular opportunities that support student social, cultural, personal, intellectual, and psychological growth.
The Director will work with students, faculty, and staff to provide a student-centered environment that fosters intentional development through robust co-curricular programming and services, as an extension of the educational experience, to foster campus engagement and support student retention and completion.
The Director will serve as advisor to the Associated Students of Solano College (ASSC) and the Inter-Club Council, providing and conducting leadership seminars, training workshops and campus-wide events for students, student government organizations, and other student groups. The Director will be responsible for recruiting students into student government, supporting the formation of student clubs, and identifying appropriate faculty and staff to serve as club advisors. Additionally, this role will ensure student participation in District governance structures and interview committees. The Director will be responsible for implementing an outreach strategy to maximize student participation in programs and activities across the Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo campuses. The Director will oversee publicity, including website and social media content, to promote student events and activities on campus and in the surrounding community.
The Director will assist the Dean of Student Equity and Success to accomplish the mission and goals of the college, employing an equity-minded, student centered approach to expanding student engagement and building an inclusive campus community.
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote and encourage students to participate in a wide variety of student activities and leadership experiences that promote engagement.
• Enhance the overall educational experience of students through development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, multicultural, intellectual, recreational, community service, and campus governance programs.

• Provide support and direction to student groups, organizations and advisors through leadership, organizational and resource development.
• Ensure student awareness of and access to support structures and networks that enhance student success, particularly for disproportionately impacted student populations.
• Liaise and collaborate with student support programs, such as Basic Needs, Wellness Center, Veteran's Center, A2Mend, SOAR, EOPS/CARE, Puente, etc. to ensure student awareness of and engagement with relevant support programs and resources.

• Work collaboratively with faculty, student services staff, and other campus departments to support student engagement and success.

• Prepare, update, and distribute student club/organizational handbook and student leadership training handbook, and other student focused publications, ensuring compliance with board policy, administrative procedure, and other applicable guidance.
• Mentor and guide student leaders in strategic activities consistent with their objectives and College goals; develop a comprehensive student leadership strategy.
• Serve as an advisor to the Associated Students of Solano College (ASSC), the Inter-Club Council, and other student governance organizations; establish, coordinate, and maintain a broad and well-supported student club program responding to the interests of a diverse population of students.
• Oversee recruitment and training of students to ensure active participation in campus and district-shared governance committees.

• Provide leadership seminars, training, workshops and campus-wide events for students, student government organizations, and other student groups and organizations.

• Facilitate recruitment of student club faculty sponsors and advisors; provide orientation and assistance to club faculty advisors and student officers.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse campus partners, including administrators, faculty, professional staff, and other departments to support student engagement; collaborate with academic and student services departments to contribute to the recruitment and retention of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Represent the Student Engagement office on campus committees and at district, regional and state meetings as needed.
• Develop and support cross-campus collaborations in support of student participation, engagement, and enrichment.

• Arrange for college representation at conferences and meetings concerning student organizations.
• Plan, implement and evaluate co-curricular student activities which promote a welcoming, inclusive campus environment and which support student recruitment, retention, and the successful achievement of academic and career goals.
• Oversee and assist college clubs and organizations in the planning and coordination of educational, social, cultural, and community service activities.
• Consult with administrators and faculty to develop new programs, projects, and services related to students' needs and interests.

• Supervise students attending local, statewide, and national conferences and seminars.

• Coordinate participation in annual student government elections.
• Coordinate and manage program activities with other Student Services functions and instructional programs; provide technical expertise and input concerning student activities; recruit and assist staff for events and activities.
• Plan and implement a program of publicity and outreach activities which inform and involve students; design publicity brochures and flyers; edit and approve flyers, posters, literature, and other materials prepared by student groups and off-campus organizations prior to posting or distribution.

• Work closely with the outreach team to coordinate outreach and recruitment efforts at local high schools and community events.
• Exercise management oversight and monitoring of ASSC funds, including the annual budget, bank records, and monitoring of student club/organization accounts.

• Work with the Fiscal department on expenditures of student accounts in accordance with District policies and applicable regulations.
• Liaise with the Dean of Student Equity & Success to train and supervise temp staff and student workers while providing leadership in resolving student conflicts through mediation, facilitated dialogue, and restorative practices.
• Compile and analyze data (including disaggregated) related to student participation and program evaluation; develop organizational work processes which facilitate attainment of established program goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and provide annual reports for all assigned programs and recommend programmatic goals, objectives, and improvements to the Dean of Student Equity and Success.
• Develop implement and evaluate student life programs to ensure the quality and breadth of diverse programs aligned with the District's mission and strategic goals

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in education, college student personnel, student development, higher education administration, or a related field.

AND

• Three (3) years of professional experience, preferably in a higher education setting with evidence of increasing levels of responsibility

AND

• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of policy and practices that lead to increased understanding of, sensitivity to, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Knowledge of the needs of community college students and the education practices and innovations that support student success
• A genuine interest in working directly with students.
• Ability to effectively manage and lead diverse populations; aability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in student programming and student governance.
• Ability to maintain accurate records including timesheets, expenditure reports, and financial reports.
• Knowledge of district organization, operations, policies, and ability to use sound judgement.
• Ability to effectively represent the program and college at public events.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Excellent time management skills; ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and effectively; ability to work with limited direction and supervision, exercise confidentially and discretion.
• Computer skills, including word processing, emails, spreadsheets, and database applications.

Work Environment:

The 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.
The work assigned to this classification is typically performed in an administrative office environment. Some travel to/from the centers and main campus may be required. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee regularly works at a computer for long periods of time and is regularly exposed to interruptions and the hazards of working with video display terminals.
Hours may include evenings and weekends.
Physical Abilities:

The 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 outlined in this classification, the employee in this classification is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel or crouch to file. The employee in this classification may be required to conduct work at other campus locations.

The employee assigned to this classification must regularly lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Summary of Benefits
ALG

*New hires have 30 days from date of hire to enroll in benefit plans, benefits start the first of the month following date of hire.
*Benefits will be prorated for less then full-time positions.

Health/Medical

• CalPERS is our health insurance (medical) provider.
• Vice Presidents pay $85 per month (12 months) towards premium. District pays remaining premium.
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• To view Health Plans and other information, please visit:

Dental

• Delta Dental is our dental insurance provider.
• District covers 100%
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• PPO plan (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
• $2,700 annual maximum (in-network); $2,500 annual maximum (out-of-network)
• To find a Delta Dental provider, please visit:

• It is strongly recommended to set up an account to print cards, view benefits/claims. It will ask for "Enrollee ID." Enter your SSN.

Vision

• VSP is our vision insurance provider.
• District covers 100%
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• To find an eye care provider, please visit:

• It is strongly recommended to set up an account to view benefits/claims and other eye care information.
• At your appointment, there is no ID card necessary. Tell them you have VSP and give them your SSN. Dependents are covered under your name.

Life Insurance
The Hartfordis our group term life insurance provider.

• District covers 100%
• $10,000 Basic Term Life; $10,000 Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
• Benefit available to current/active employees only
• Additional life insurance can be purchased directly through The Hartford (employee paid)

Employment Assistance Program
(EAP)
Optum is our EAP provider.

• District covers 100%
• Available to all employees; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Services are confidential and include, but are not limited to:
  • Face to Face Counseling & Virtual Visits
  • Self Care - On demand help for stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Work Life Services
  • Financial, Legal & ID Theft Services
• To log in and view services provided to you, please visit: www.liveandworkwell.com (company code - wise)

24/7/365 access to support 1-866-248-4096
Additional Retirement Savings
(Voluntary)

• Envoy Plan Services is a third-party company we use to help link our employees to a list of investment providers; company works with the payroll department to set up employee contributions directly from paycheck
• 403(b) TSA plans
• To find a list of investment providers and to access forms, please visit:

• Select your employer at the top, then you will see the list of authorized investment providers; scroll down to the bottom for forms
• You can also visit (click on Client Resource Center)
• Forms can be filled out online

• CalPERS offers a 457 plan
• For more information, please visit:

• Contribution limits are adjusted by the IRS annually. Please contact HR or Payroll for the current limits.

Other Voluntary Options

• American Fidelity is our assurance company provider.
• Flexible spending accounts (Section 125 plans) - allows you to deduct the cost of eligible benefits from gross earnings before taxes.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - SCC employees do not pay into state disability
• Other insurance options available
• SCC has an American Fidelity representative
• SCC does not contribute to State Disability. American Fidelity has optional disability plans that are employee paid.
• If interested in any insurance options provided by American Fidelity, please let HR know and we will ask our rep to contact you.

Paid Leave

• ALG earn 96 hours of sick leave per year; these hours accrue at 8 hours monthly
• Unused sick leave rolls over each year
• ALG earn 8 hours of emergency leave per year; 8 hours accrued at beginning of each fiscal year (July).
• ALG earns 10 hours of vacation per month
• Unused emergency leave does not roll over