Assistant Director of Student Development and Campus Life

Berkeley College • New York City, NY

22h • $57,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 r eports to the Campus Operating Officer & Director of Student Development and Campus Life.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in higher education student affairs or student engagement.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level