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Director Of Student Leadership and Involvement

College of Charleston: Human Resources

Director of Student Leadership and Involvement

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Director of Student Leadership and Involvement

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

Level

Department

Student Life

Job Purpose

The Director of Student Leadership and Involvement is responsible for planning, managing, and implementing programs and services within the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement, which includes the Stern Student Center and the Higdon Center for Student Leadership. Supervises personnel and has oversight over approximately $932,000 in budgeted funds that are essential the day-to-day operations of three major student-oriented offices at the College. Designs, develops and administers policies and procedures for involvement units and ensures consistency with state, federal and institutional guidelines. Provides leadership training and development opportunities for student organization leaders and the general campus community. Provides oversight for the operations of the Stern Student Center, the Higdon Center, and four additional campus facilities.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, Public Administration, Counseling or Leadership Studies or similar required. Five or more years of full-time professional experience in planning, developing, supervising and evaluating student programs is required. Experience supervising staff, overseeing student-centered facilities, planning campus programming, facilitating leadership development programming, and advising student government officers and student organizations is essential. Experience with student media preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of student development, student organization advisement, identity development learning theories, community-based learning, and leadership and group dynamics. Ability to articulate a vision and take steps necessary to actualize organizational goals; strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Strong administrative and written communication skills. Skilled in building partnerships and relating effectively with diverse constituents – students, faculty, senior staff, parents, alumni, trustees, community members, and profession leaders. Experience in staff supervision and development, strategic planning, and effective leadership skills. Effective crisis and risk management skills. Knowledge of facilities management, fiscal management, personnel administration, and marketing. Ability to interpret policies, rules, and regulations governing the operation of a state institution. Ability to identify, develop, implement and evaluate programs and activities that will benefit the campus community and the support the holistic development of students. Able to utilize technology to facilitate assessment and marketing efforts.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Evening and weekend hours required. Occasional out-of-state and overnight travel. Occasional light lifting (up to 50 lbs.).

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$57,106 - $75,000

Posting Date

11/25/2025

Closing Date

01/02/2026

Benefits

Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Open Until Filled

Posting Number

2025153

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17389

Job Duties

Activity

Coordinates and assists in the planning and implementation of departmental and campus-wide programs and events (examples include Convocation events, Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, Cougar Night Lights, and Moonlight Breakfast). Encourages the application of best practices related to risk management and large-scale event production and is able to provide information and resources to faculty, staff members and student organizations.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Oversees facility operations, programming efforts, student media, special events, and late night and weekend programming. Supervises and evaluates Associate Director direct report positions in Student Involvement, Stern Center Operations, Student Leadership, and Business Manager for Student Involvement. Indirectly supervises all Assistant Director positions in Student Involvement and Stern Operations. Oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student employees bi-annually. Schedules and facilitates weekly Student Involvement staff meetings. Schedules and coordinates staff retreats.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Oversees the planning, assessment, development and implementation of long and short-range goals and objectives for the Offices of Student Involvement, in accordance with institutional and divisional strategic plans. Oversees departmental assessment efforts and provides bi-annual reports for utilization in institutional accreditation and planning efforts. Designs, develops and administers policies, procedures and guidelines for Student Leadership and Involvement (Higdon and Stern Center) units to ensure consistency with state, federal and institutional guidelines. Interprets and alters institutional policy within broad guidelines and ensures that such policy is implemented.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Responsible for fiscal management and oversight of all Student Leadership and Involvement student organization and annual operating budgets. Identifies additional funding resources to support involvement programs and resources, including co-sponsorships and grant opportunities. Creates additional revenue streams (facility usage fees, ticket sales, etc.) to provide supplemental financial resources to support departmental programs and services.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates services, programs and resources (including campus facilities) that promote student involvement, developmental growth, and supplement the in-class experiences of the student body. Conducts research related to college unions, student activities, student leadership, engagement, and retention. Advises individuals and groups concerning institutional policy, procedures, and regulations. Serves as a liaison between the campus and the general public, parents and alumni. Represents the Office of Student Leadership & Involvement (Student Leadership, Stern Center, Higdon Center,) on various campus-wide committees, as needed. Serves as a Liaison for any renovation project/plans for Stern Center and Higdon Center. Responsible for Religious Life volunteer registration and training.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Assists the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement with the Organizational Conduct process to include investigations, meetings, hearings as needed. Serves as a member of the Clery Committee. Assist with Tucker Hipps reporting on behalf of College.

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Percent of Time