Santa Clarita, California, United States · On-site
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Job DetailsJob Location: Santa Clarita, CA 91355Salary Range: $72,774.00 - $82,290.00 Salary/yearSUMMARY The Assistant Director of Student Life provides strategic leadership for student engagement, campus programming, an…
Skills: Student development theory, Co-curricular learning, Leadership development, Campus programming, Student governance
Santa Clarita, California, United States · On-site
$84k–$95k/yr
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Santa Clarita, California, United States • On-site
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The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for student engagement, campus programming, and student governance initiatives at CalArts. They oversee the Office of Student Life, supervise staff, and collaborate with campus partners to foster an inclusive and supportive student experience.
A Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field is required for this position. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in student engagement, leadership development, and supervising staff in a higher education setting.
Job DetailsJob Location: Santa Clarita, CA 91355Salary Range: $72,774.00 - $82,290.00 Salary/yearSUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Student Life provides strategic leadership for student engagement, campus programming, and student governance initiatives at CalArts. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, this position oversees the operations of the Office of Student Life and collaborates with campus partners to develop programs that support leadership development, civic engagement, student belonging, and co-curricular learning.
The Assistant Director provides direct oversight of student government, registered student organizations, and leadership development initiatives, while guiding campus-wide programming efforts such as Orientation and Institute signature events. The role supervises the Student Life Coordinator and student staff and ensures that student engagement programs align with the Institute’s commitment to creativity, inclusion, and student success.
This position serves as a key resource and advisor to student leaders and works closely with offices across the Institute to ensure that student engagement initiatives are inclusive, educationally enriching, and responsive to the evolving needs of CalArts students.
Provide leadership and advising support to the CalArts Student Union and student government structures
Oversee policies, processes, and procedures related to student governance, elections, and student organization activity
Support student leaders in developing skills in collaboration, advocacy, communication, and civic responsibility
Provide strategic oversight for the Institute’s registered student organizations and clubs
Guide processes related to organization registration, recognition, accountability, and funding
Support the development of student-led programming and initiatives that contribute to campus life
Lead planning and implementation of major campus engagement initiatives including Fall and Spring Orientation
Support Institute-wide events and traditions that foster community and student engagement
Collaborate with campus partners to develop educational and cultural programming that supports the student experience
Support initiatives that foster belonging, community building, and engagement among diverse student populations
Collaborate with the Chief Diversity Officer and campus partners to support identity-based programming and student support initiatives
Supervise the Student Life Coordinator and student employees within the Office of Student Life
Oversee program budgets, event planning processes, and operational systems related to campus engagement
Conduct program assessment and evaluation to support continuous improvement of student life initiatives
Strong knowledge of student development theory and co-curricular learning
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments
Demonstrated leadership and advising skills in student engagement settings
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, creative environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success
Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, or a related field required
Demonstrated experience in student engagement, student organizations, leadership development, or campus programming in higher education
Experience supervising professional and/or student staff
Experience planning and implementing large-scale campus programs or events
Experience working with diverse student populations and fostering inclusive communities