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Priority Consideration Date: March 2nd, 2026Position SummaryThe Director of Student Engagement provides leadership and administrative oversight for the Student Life and Activities Department and Conference Services, advancing student participation, belonging, and engagement across a diverse student body. Provides leadership to Student Government (ASTCC), Student Activities, student newspaper, Student Ambassadors and Service Learning. The Director is responsible for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of student engagement programs and objectives. The Director manages departmental operations, including the Services and Activities and the Technology Fee budgets, and ensures fiscal accountability in accordance with state laws and institutional guidelines. The position manages the day-to-day operations of Student Engagement programs and provides leadership in hiring, training, supervision, evaluation and professional development of professional staff and student employees. This Director reports to the Dean of Retention and Student Success.u00a0 Essential Functionsu00a0- Provides leadership for student life programs and initiatives that support student access, engagement, retention and completion.- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of student engagement programs and services including program outcomes assessment, accreditation, goal setting and improvement.- Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College (ASTCC). Develop programs that facilitate the involvement of students in the College's governance process.- Serves as the primary advisor to Student Government.- Ensure the development and continuity of Student Government by directing, advising, and guiding student leaders regarding college policies and procedures, maintaining the accuracy and full compliance of the ASTCC Constitution and By-Laws. - Coordinate training and placement of student representatives on tenure review committees and other college committees as needed.- Establish standards of performance for personnel, budgetary controls, contracts and program operations within areas of responsibility.- Ensure the effective development and expenditure of service and activities fees consistent with state laws and established guidelines and regulations.- Collaborate with students, faculty and staff to deliver culturally responsive programs that promote equity, diversity and inclusion.- Coordinate the Intercultural Communication (ICC) Series.- Facilitate campus wide workshops and trainings on issues of equity, diversity, global issues and social justice.- Oversee the coordination, administration, and evaluation of intermural sports programs.u00a0- Plan and coordinate the annual Student Awards Ceremony; collaborate on other college wide traditions, including commencement activities.- Lead student leadership staffing, planning, implementation, and promotion of quarterly Welcome Weeks programming.College Support Activities:Collaborate with Conference Services to support the annual commencement ceremony.Serve as the secondary Student Conduct Officer, ensuring adherence to the Code of Student Conduct and applicable WAC requirements (WAC 132V-121-070).Participate as an active member in the Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment Team.Maintain current knowledge of research and best practices related to student success and engagement.Participate in local and regional professional organizations pertinent to the field.Represent TCC at the state level as the representative to the Council for Unions and Student Programs.Serve on department, division, and college committees as requested by the Dean of Retenti