MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP

GRADE: 16

JOB CODE: 0785

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Plans, designs and directs a comprehensive student leadership program, student governance, student activities and special events for the college.

Scope

This position works in the area of student activities. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, federal and state government agencies and the public. Equipment used includes standard office, audiovisual equipment and handicap equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters, with broad latitude given for development of program objectives.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Program Advisor, Office Coordinator, Administrative Secretary and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Plans, designs, directs and administers student leadership training programs; coordinates functions with other college personnel and departments in designing programs for students; develops and conducts student leadership retreats, conferences and workshops; develops and implements programs for students on volunteerism, student governance and student activities; oversees the production of the student handbook; designs and publishes student newsletter; plans and directs campus activities; develops and provides a variety of student services and programs to include legal assistance, transportation, insurance, referrals, cooperative training and health/welfare information; advises students on fiscal responsibility and student policy; provides guidelines for initiation of college clubs/organizations/associations; reviews and approves reports generated by clubs/organizations/associations; responds to state agency on facility accessibility; provides a variety of crisis intervention services; facilitates cultural programs for specific student populations; coordinates, reviews and approves expenditures from student leadership accounts; administers budget; supervises, trains and evaluates staff; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: student leadership/development theory and practices; student governance; special funding guidelines and regulations applicable to program; conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques; federal, state and local policies and procedures.

Ability to: plan, organize and manage multiple activities; develop and monitor budgets; supervise the work of others; coordinate diverse student programs; plan, develop and implement new programs and services; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in social and behavioral science or related field and/or administrative experience in the management of student services functions.

Special Conditions of Employment

This position may require working extended hours.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.