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Student Life & Leadership Manager

Maricopa Community College district
long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Feb 06, 2025


Student Life & Leadership Manager

Job ID: 321055
Location: GateWay Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$67,581.00 - $87,855.00/annually, DOE

Grade

118

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

  • Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
  • One of the largest community college systems in the country
  • 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
  • Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
  • 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers


Campus Statement

GateWay Community College is a Hispanic Serving Institution with one of the most diverse student bodies in the Maricopa Community College district. Over 50% of our students indicate Hispanic heritage, 70% identify as Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and better than half of the student population represents more than 40 countries. GateWay is a College of Well-Being, committed to cultivating an environment of meaningful learning, engagement and connection.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who reflect, and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse communities and populations that make Arizona a rich and vibrant place to live and work. When you join the team at GateWay, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice built on broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at GateWay, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Core Values of Character, Care, Connection, Contribution and Career.

GateWay Community College is seeking to attract candidates who want to help us continue building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty to thrive. GateWay Community College understands that diversity is integral to excellence. We honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming, inclusive, respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, justice and well-being for all.

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options:
  • 20 paid observed holidays
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
  • Annual professional development growth funding
  • Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
    • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
    • Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
    • Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.
    • Pre-Retirement Events
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
  • 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)


Job Summary

GateWay Community College is now hiring a great new role!

The Student Life Manager is responsible for creating and supporting a high-quality student life experience for all students at GWCC. The role creates, implements, and facilitates opportunities for co-curricular learning and student leadership development. The manager will also promote proactive retention activities and student engagement. The Student Life Manager is responsible for developing, organizing, and managing leadership programs and student life initiatives that foster student engagement, personal growth, and campus community involvement. This individual works closely with students, faculty, staff, and administration to create a vibrant and inclusive student life environment that promotes leadership, social responsibility, and academic success. The manager reports to the Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Retention.

Essential Functions

30% - Plans, manages and oversees the implementation of student program services and designated services within the Student Life area and campus community.
10% - Researches, analyzes, interprets and evaluates program and industry trends, program data and related regulations; implements program and operational changes related to strategic plans.
20% - Serves as a representative and coordinates collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders, agencies and/or community and educational partners to enhance the students' overall well-being.
30% - Develops programming that integrates academic and extracurricular activities; that leads proactive retention initiatives to improve student persistence and graduation rates.
10% - Oversees a dynamic team that ensures the delivery of high-quality programs and services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, sociology, business administration or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible student services or related experience that includes things such as administration of policies and procedures, program oversight and two (2) years of supervisory experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Master's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in education, sociology, business administration or related field
B. Two (2) or more years of experience in Student Affairs developing and implementing activities or programs that directly relate to student enrollment, retention, success, or completion.
C. Experience in planning small and large scale student or college events
D. Experience with online systems (i.e. Google Suite, CRM, SIS, Canvas, etc.)
E. Three (3) or more years of experience supervising full-time and/or part-time employees.

Special Working Conditions
  • May be required to travel or be assigned to all GateWay locations
  • May require some evenings or weekends
  • May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
  • May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs
  • MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas


How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


Posting Close Date

Open until filled. First Review on February 27, 2025.

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321055&PostingSeq=1

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