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Student Life Director, Division of Student Affairs **POSITION DETAILS** **The Student Life Director plays a central role in shaping the co-curricular experience at Hunter College by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and connected campus community within a predominantly commuter environment. This position is responsible for cultivating a culture of belonging where all students feel seen, supported, and empowered to engage fully in college life. Through intentional programming, student leadership development, and cross-campus collaboration, the Director facilitates meaningful relationship building among students, opportunities for connection, dialogue, and shared learning that extend beyond the classroom and strengthen students' sense of identity, purpose, and community at Hunter.** The Student Life Director will report to the Associate Dean for Student Life. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Director will be responsible for the following duties: + Oversees the Office of Student Activities, its personnel and programming budget; and manages programstoprovideHunterCollegestudentswithafullcomplementofleadershipdevelopmentand service-learning opportunities. + Oversees Hunter College's Affinity Spaces including personnel and programming budget. + Developsinitiativestoqualifystudentsforpipelineprogramsthroughprofessionalpartnershipswith outside agencies; and develops outreach opportunities for agencies to connect directly with Hunter Students to promote leadership development. + Createsinitiativeswithstudentorganizations,administrativeandacademicdepartmentstoprovidea rich array of student programing and events. + OverseestheexecutionofadministrativeoperationsfortheUndergraduateandGraduateStudent Governments to ensure accountability and compliance to their constitutional obligations. + Implements andfacilitatesstudentelections,chairsthecommitteethatensuresallcampaignactivities meet rules and regulations. + Reviewsallaspectsofstudentclubsandorganizations andoverseestheresolutionofstudentissues. + Managesimplementationofallon and offcampuseventsforstudentclubsandorganizations;and student engagement events promoting studentacademicexcellenceand leadership development. + Conductsfrequentassessmentofprogrameffectivenessthroughstatisticalsummariesofparticipant data and program attendance. + ManageCollegewideeventssuchasCommencement,ConvocationandOrientation. + In collaboration with committees, manages collegewideeventssuchasCommencement,ConvocationandOrientation. + Identifies students for scholarship opportunities when appropriate. + ChairstheCollegeAssociationCommittee. + Overseeseveningandweekendeventsasnecessary. **QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field. + Experience with supervision of professional staff and budgetary management. + Expertise in the professional application of student development and learning outcome theories. + Demonstrated experience in the development of programs and events (small, large, major) from initial stages to implementation and outcome assessment **CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW** Directs planning, program development, and administration to support access, retention, multicultural, and other student affairs objectives. - Develops plans for, and leads a student development services unit which comprises a variety of services and programs - Collaborates with academic affairs professionals and other in supporting retention and building a comprehensive learning environment that fosters the intellectual, psychological, social, leadership and recreational development of a diverse student population - Assists senior management in providing leadership, developing policy, conducting strategic planning, and representing student affairs in various professional activities - Evaluates the effectiveness of the portfolio of student services in supporting divisional and College-wide goals; oversees data collection, tracking, and reporting systems - Manages fiscal and human resources; may oversee grant management activities for selected programs - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Student Life Director **CUNY TITLE** Higher Education Officer **FLSA** Exempt **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** Salary commensurate with education and experience $118,070 - $136,546. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. **HOW TO APPLY** Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY portal on city university of New York job website or and following the CUNYFirst job system instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on search job listings, select more options to search for CUNY jobs and enter the **Job Opening ID number # 31682** . Click on the "apply now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as one document under cv/ resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also do not use symbols (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, /_ or ç)). **_Incomplete applications will not be considered._** Please include: - cover letter or statement of scholarly interests - curriculum vitae/ resume - names and contact information of 3 references U **pload all documents as one single file-- pdf format preferred.** **CLOSING DATE** The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on **_02/25/2026_** . The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round. **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 31682 Location Hunter College