Assistant Director of Student Leadership & Belonging

Assistant Director of Student Leadership & Belonging

Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff of diverse backgrounds. Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students. If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program. CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs, and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration. CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

General Summary

The Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Belonging supports the vibrant campus of Community College of Denver (CCD) by providing strategic oversight of student engagement, belonging, leadership development, and co-curricular programming. This position supervises professional and student staffincluding the Student Leadership and Belonging Coordinator and student employeesadvises student leaders, including the Student Government Association (SGA), coordinates signature campus events, and implements inclusive leadership series and student development initiatives aligned with CCD's Strategic Plan. The Assistant Director plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive sense of community and belonging among a diverse student population.

Primary Duties

• Supervision & Staff Development

Provide direct supervision, support, and performance evaluation for the full-time Student Leadership and Belonging Coordinator and SPARC student work-study staff.

Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive leadership development series focused on equity, identity, and inclusive practices.

Plan, coordinate, and assess major college and Tri-Institutional events (e.g., Welcome Week, Fall Fest, Spring Fling) in collaboration with internal and Auraria Campus partners.

Support the development and implementation of a holistic student engagement and belonging strategy aligned with institutional strategic goals.

Manage program budgets, including tracking expenditures for leadership programs, events, programming, commencement, and student organization activities.

Coordinate marketing of student engagement, belonging, and leadership initiatives through student newsletters, social media, flyers, and digital platforms.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Education : (Minimum / Required) Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or related field required. Experience : (required / minimum) Minimum of three years of progressive experience at the collegiate level in the area of student activities, leadership, or related student affairs areas. Demonstrated history of planning, executing, and evaluating large-scale student programs and leadership initiatives. Supervisory experience of student or volunteer staff / demonstrated managerial skills. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : (required / minimum) Strong knowledge of student development theory, leadership models, and inclusive engagement strategies. Ability to engage and support diverse student populations, including first-generation, BIPOC, and non-traditional students. Proficient in event planning, risk management, and program assessment. Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.) and digital content creation. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. Must be able to lift 30 pounds, walk long distances.

Equipment Used : Computers, printers, phones, copy machines, fax machines, and scanners. Occasionally, there will be the need to use and run entertainment tools like a popcorn machine, sno-cone machine, cotton candy machine, or others as necessary.

Other Considerations

This position requires work during evening hours and weekends when necessary.

Selection Process

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes : a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above. Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / ccd which includes :