Grays Harbor College is accepting applications for the Director of Campus Life, Diversity and Leadership. The Director is an exempt, student-fee funded position that is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, development, direction and management of core campus life functions including, the Associated Students, leadership development, diversity and equity initiatives, performing arts and lecture series, civic engagement, student organizations, new student orientation and graduation, and four student-funded program centers. This position also serves as a student conduct officer. The Department of Student Life is a fast-paced, high-energy, intensive, environment, with work-intensive schedules including weekends and evenings during peak periods. The Director is an active member of the campus community reports to the Vice President of Student Services.

Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 3 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: .
Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities.

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

• Provides leadership and administrative oversight for campus life service areas and initiatives ensuring consistency with current, changing and future needs of students and community.
• Oversees student life efforts associated with accountability, outcomes assessment, accreditation, goal setting and continuous improvement.
• Oversee student governance, including GHC Student Government, student representation on tenure and college governance committees, maintaining accuracy and full compliance of the ASGHC financial code, constitution and by-laws.
• Establish the overall standards of performance of personnel, budgetary controls, contracts, directions of programs and services under this position’s supervision.
• Provide administrative oversight in the formation, sanctioning, and orientation process for student organizations and clubs.
• Provide direction and oversight of a student leadership development program, learning outcomes, and assessment of programming and student leaders.
• Facilitate student engagement in academic recognition programs including Phi Theta Kappa and the All-USA Academic Team.
• Provide socializing and networking opportunities for student veterans, bring awareness of military and veteran issues to campus and connect student veterans with the larger veteran community in the surrounding areas.
• Serve as the administrator of four student funded program centers; Student Activities & Leadership Center, Esports arena, Harbor Landing Food Pantry and the Diversity & Equity Center.
• Ensure the effective development and expenditure of service and activities fees consistent with state laws and established guidelines and regulations. Oversee the annual S&A budget process with student government.
• Work in collaboration with students, faculty and staff to provide a wide range of culturally relevant programs that encourage knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to cultivate a more inclusive culture and campus climate.
• Coordinate the Diversity Speaker Series and facilitate campus wide workshops and trainings on issues of equity, diversity, global issues and social justice.
• Support the continuous growth and development of the Esports program.
• Collaborate with the athletics department to ensure there are opportunities for student athletes to be involved in campus life.
• Oversee the coordination and implementation of the annual commencement ceremony.
• Support and provide leadership in the implementation of a new student orientation program that is innovative and responsive to the needs of students and engages faculty.
• Serve as a designated Student Conduct Officer for the campus. Follow all processes and procedures stated in WAC 132B-125 in implementing the Code of Student Conduct.
• Support the planning and implementation of the Bishop Center’s annual performing arts series, including: reviewing performances, contract negotiation, coordinate series schedule/logistics and day of show support at assigned events.
• Participate in local and regional professional organizations pertinent to the field.
• Represent GHC at the state level on the Council for Unions and Student Programs
• Serve on division, and college committees as requested by the Vice President.
• Responds to campus emergencies as needed.
• Supervise full-time Student Life personnel and part-time employees including students, and AmeriCorps Vista personnel.
• Provide oversight of the Student Activities & Leadership Center, Diversity & Equity Center, Harbor Landing Food Pantry and Esports arena

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Understanding of the role of student governance and student funded programs in a community college
• Two years’ experience in higher education
• Experience developing and implementing student programs and activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development frameworks, multiculturalism, inclusion, social justice, and social change models/theories.
• Demonstrated skills in fiscal management.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Master’s degree in student development, higher education administration, student personnel administration
• Have thorough knowledge of research and best practices around student success.
• Two years' experience in student funded programs and activities
• Experience in program development including assessment planning, implementation, and continuous improvement
• Outstanding cultural competency with proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops
• Budget and financial management experience
• Demonstrated leadership, and/or supervisory experience.
• Experience with budget management and contracting
• Bilingual language ability

In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

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  Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.
• Transcripts of all college work completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable, official copies will be required at time of hire.

Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State’s Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title II/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator - Darin Jones, Chief Executive of Human Resources, 360-538-4234. Grays Harbor College, 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA 98520

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.