Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 The Assistant Director of Student Life supports the Director of Student Life in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and services that enhance the overall student experience. This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination of student activities, student organizations, and leadership development initiatives.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the development and implementation of student life programs and activities that promote student engagement and retention.
2. Provide support and guidance to student organizations, including advising student leaders and assisting with event planning.
3. Collaborate with campus departments and external partners to coordinate student events and initiatives.
4. Assist in the recruitment, training, and supervision of student life staff and volunteers.
5. Maintain records and data related to student involvement and program effectiveness.
6. Assist in the development and management of the student life budget.
7. Assist in the management of on-campus identification system. 
8. Assist in the management of on-campus student and staff meal plans.
9. Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders regarding student life activities and initiatives.
10. Assist in the development and execution of New Student Orientation Program and related activities (Parent Orientation, Welcome Week, etc.).
11. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

NOTICE:  Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s).  In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
 
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in student affairs or related field.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s license.

• Master’s degree Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling or related field
• Experience working in higher education setting.  
• Experience advising student organizations and planning student events.

• Strong Organizational and multitasking skills.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.  
• Ability to work collaboratively with with the student population and campus community.  
• Knowledge of student development and best practices in student affairs. 
• Familiarity with student leadership development programs.  
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to student affairs.

Supervision Exercised   
Student employees; Student Life staff

Supervision Received
 Director of Student Life

Physical Requirements  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.   
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Work Environment 
Work is performed in a standard office environment.    
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.  
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
 
Safety  
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.    
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.  
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
 
Special Conditions 
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.  
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.  
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
 
EEO Statement 
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. 
 
Foreign Degrees 
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
 
Disclaimer 
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.