Director of Student Life

* Priority Review of Applications will take place on January 5, 2026.
* South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated, qualified individual for the Director of Student Life position.

The Director of Student Life reports directly to the Dean of Student Engagement & Retention and will provide leadership and administer the Student Life department's functions. Exercising discretion and independent judgment, this position is responsible for oversight, development, and evaluation of departmental objectives; evaluation of professional and student staff; implementation of College policies and procedures; and departmental growth initiatives.

A flexible work schedule is required, as the position will require evening and weekend work.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color.  

We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough?  We also offer:

* A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs

* Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs

* The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students

* A brand new Health & Wellness Center

* FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond

* FREE parking on our campuses - permits are not required

* On-campus child care

* Percival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall

* Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks

* SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus

* Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty

* Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts

* Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer SPSCC employees an opportunity to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College, as well as their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:

* Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.

* The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

Essential Function:
Will serve as the lead administrator to the Student Life Department:

* Will be responsible for leading program development and engagement strategies for the Student Life department.

* Ensure that college, state, and federal rules pertaining to students are upheld.

* Supervise full and part time staff including: recommending for hire, providing training and professional development opportunities, assigning duties, and providing timely evaluation.

* Plan and implement a recruitment plan for hiring a student employee Leadership Team, including, but not limited to:
Campus Activities Board, ASB Student Senate, Student Promotions/Outreach team, The Sounds Student News. Will partner to hire, train, and schedule student employees in the Coffee Shop and Food Pantry.

* Supervise and direct the selection and hiring process for the Campus Activities Board, Student Senate, and Sounds Student News staff. Assess and evaluate student staff job performance, expectations, and initiate disciplinary action and position termination as necessary.

* Serve as the Advisor to the Campus Activities Board event coordination staff; advise and monitor progress of Campus Activities Board members and events, meet weekly with CAB members, and cultivate leadership development activities for student leaders.

* Direct the development and implementation of an annual calendar of student programs consistent with the mission of the College and the Department. Program development will include: program proposals, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive calendar of social, recreational, educational, and cultural programs.

* Responsible for the scheduling and set up of Student Life events in the Student Center, including arrangements for support services and maintaining equipment inventory.

* Supervise and…