College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Student Affairs

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: $36,084-$39,900

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Work Habits: 30%
• Executes campus-specific student life programming initiatives, including leadership development programming and initiatives that foster holistic development. This includes the ULEAD Conference, Mobile Classroom Experience, and co-curricular endeavors.
• Coordinates the development and execution of all campus engagement and tradition-related programming across all SoLAcc campuses, including events developed by the Office of Student Services and institutional signature events.
• Coordinates and supports college-wide events such as SoLAcc Graduation ceremonies, Study Abroad programs, service-learning projects, and community service initiatives.
• Plans, organizes, and implements campus programs and activities, including arranging for facilities, food service, security, equipment, risk management, event setup/cleanup, parking, technical requirements, and staffing.
• Provides on-site event support across campuses to ensure consistent delivery, high-quality experiences, and strong student participation.

Behavioral Standards: 30%
• Works with vendors to ensure all processes are followed related to purchase agreements, contracts, or the delivery of goods and services.
• Administers and analyzes student engagement assessments to guide programming decisions and measure impact.
• Supports marketing and outreach efforts for campus engagement initiatives and events.
• Maintains predictable and reliable attendance to ensure consistent services for students.
• Assists with planning and implementing college-wide signature events, including cultural celebrations, leadership conferences, and community-based programs.
• Coordinates with academic and administrative units to integrate service learning, civic engagement, and global education opportunities into the student experience.

Institutional Support: 20%
• Supports college retention and completion initiatives through engagement-focused outreach and involvement campaigns.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Works with campus-based offices and external partners to support engagement initiatives, civic engagement, and volunteerism.
• Develops and oversees community service projects, civic engagement initiatives, and volunteer opportunities for students.
• Establishes partnerships with local organizations to expand community engagement efforts.
• Collaborates with institutional leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that enhance student engagement and foster a vibrant campus community.
• Ensures that engagement initiatives align with the institution's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Attends special events during regular hours, evenings, and weekends—including student organization activities, club athletic events, traditions, and recreational programming—to support event setup, execution, and teardown.

Team Relations: 20%
• Collaborates with Regional Directors of Campus Operations to develop and implement unique engagement opportunities tailored to each campus’s culture, programs, and student needs.
• Partners with Academic Affairs to promote and manage Study Abroad opportunities and other experiential learning initiatives.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with SoLAcc departments, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners to strengthen campus engagement.
• Supports partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations to expand student leadership and experiential learning opportunities.
• Works with Enrollment Services, campus directors, and Student Services teams to bring culturally relevant and mission-aligned experiences to students across all campuses.
• Contributes to the development and review of policies related to student engagement and involvement, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Provides training and professional development for staff and student leaders on best practices in student engagement, event planning, and leadership development.
• Represents the office and institution at internal and external events, meetings, and professional conferences related to student engagement and student experience.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma and 1 year of experience in a related field such as event planning, education, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field.

Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.