Non-Represented, Director for Student Engagement

About the College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72‑acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Bellingham (population 95,960) showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. The city is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C., Canada. The surrounding Whatcom County (population 226,850) is home to farms, scenic wilderness, historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, and mountain towns—all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham offers abundant outdoor activities, galleries, theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, and quiet reading spots.

Position Title:

Director for Student Engagement
Classification:
Non‑Represented
FTE: 1.0

Schedule:

Full‑time, salaried, customarily requiring approximately 40 hours per week. Overtime Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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.

• The Director for Student Engagement reports to the Dean for Enrollment Management.
• The position provides direct leadership and supervision to the Associate Director of the Simpson Intercultural Center, the Associate Director of Student Life and Development, and other staff as assigned.

• Essential Functions
  • Leadership & Administration
    • Provides vision, strategic direction, and operational oversight for Student Life and Development, the Simpson Intercultural Center, Student Government, and Student Clubs, Associations, and Unions.
    • Leads, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates departmental staff, ensuring high‑quality, equity‑minded programming and services.
    • Develops and monitors departmental budgets.
    • 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.
    • Establishes annual departmental goals aligned with the college strategic plans, utilizing assessment, student feedback, data, and best practices.
  • Student Development, Leadership, and Belonging
    • 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.
    • Mentors students across diverse backgrounds, including students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, first‑generation students, and students with disabilities.
    • Supports conflict resolution, crisis response, and student conduct processes in partnership with Student Services colleagues.
    • Collaborates with faculty and staff to implement student leadership strategies and integrate peer mentorship, advising, and new student orientation.
    • 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.
  • Intercultural Center Leadership & Equity Programming
    • Provides guidance and oversight to the operations, staffing, programming, and services of the Simpson Intercultural Center.
    • Serves as an advisor for student identity‑based clubs and organizations.
    • Contributes to institutional equity initiatives and serves on committees such as the Diversity Committee, Social Justice Committee, and other relevant groups.
  • Campus Collaboration and External Partnerships
    • Develops strong working relationships across Academic and Student Affairs, Administrative Services, Advancement, and the…