Assistant Director Of Student Development And Campus Life

Assistant Director of Student Development and Campus Life

Berkeley College is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Student Development and Campus Life (SDCL) to support the implementation of programs and initiatives designed to enhance student experience across all Berkeley College campuses. The Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in developing co-curricular programs, fostering student engagement, advising student organizations, and coordinating major departmental events.

This position serves as a bridge between the Director and Program Coordinators, ensuring consistency in program delivery, assessment, and student development outcomes across all Berkeley College locations.The Assistant Director , SDCL reports to the Campus Operating Officer & Director of Student Development and Campus Life.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Development

• Support the Director in implementing SDCL's vision, mission, and goals through innovative student-centered programming.
• Develop and coordinate co-curricular, leadership, and community engagement programs aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
• Assist in assessing student engagement data and program effectiveness using tools such as Qualtrics, PowerBI, and Canvas analytics.
• Benchmark programs and best practices at peer institutions to inform continuous improvement.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Advise and support the Student Government Association (SGA) and student clubs/organizations, including training and budget oversight.
• Support the planning and execution of major student programs including Commencement, Graduate Salute, Academic Recognition, and Honor Society Inductions.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for student leaders, promoting inclusivity, wellness, and leadership development.
• Manage and coordinate student community service initiatives and campus engagement events.

Event Planning & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations of SDCL events on the New York City and Newark campuses, including scheduling, setup, and logistics.
• Collaborate with campus partners (Advisement, Career Services, Library, Athletics, and Accessibility Services) to design joint programming that enhances the student experience.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies for all promotional materials (flyers, social media, campus postings, etc.).
• Support the management of the Berkeley College Foundation Food Pantries on the NYC and Newark campuses, including coordination with community food banks.

Administrative Leadership

• Supervise and train Program Coordinators, student leaders, and Federal Work-Study employees within SDCL.
• Assist the Director with budget tracking, purchase requests, vendor coordination, and financial reconciliation for student programs.
• Prepare departmental reports, event assessments, and engagement dashboards.
• Provide professional and courteous responses to student, staff, and parent inquiries.
• Maintain office operations including supply orders, equipment servicing, and documentation management.

Student Conduct & Compliance

• Support the Director and Dean of Students with student conduct-related matters and case management using Maxient.
• Serve as a Title IX Investigator or trained deputy, as assigned.
• Ensure all programs and services uphold Berkeley College's ethical standards, FERPA guidelines, and inclusion commitments.

Salary Range: $57,000 - $62,000

Job Location

The Assistant Director of Student Development and Campus Life is an on-site position based primarily at the New York City and Newark campuses. The position requires regular travel to additional Berkeley College locations and occasional evening or weekend work for events.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field required.
• Master's degree strongly preferred.

Training and/or Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in higher education student affairs or student engagement.
• Experience supervising staff or student employees, coordinating campus-wide events, and managing budgets preferred.
• Previous involvement in student conduct, Title IX, or leadership development initiatives desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in student programming, leadership development, and community engagement.
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Canvas, PowerBI, Qualtrics, and Maxient.
• Ability to work effectively and ethically with a diverse student population, faculty, and staff.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, student-centered environments and initiatives.

Systems Access Skills

• Maxient, PeopleSoft, PowerBI Dashboard, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Outlook, Perceptive Content, Canvas, Qualtrics

Berkeley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering tolerance, acceptance, and understanding in our community, by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the College.