Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, the Associate Director of Student Engagement provides general administrative support to Student Engagement Staff and assists in managing the day-to-day functioning of Student Engagement. The position supervises and supports two (2) Student Involvement Specialists and carries out student engagement signature events, student organization chartering and training and support of chartered student organizations and their advisors. The Associate Director manages long term planning of Signature Events like Welcome Week, BC Bulldog Days and the many different Chartered Student Organizations¿ events and activities. The Associate Director oversees the hiring, training and scheduling of the Student Engagement front desk student workers. The AD for Student Engagement must be a constant advocate for students to adhere to college, state and federal policies regarding proper usage of funds, purchasing, contracts and travel.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Position Salary Range: $72,488/year - $101,483/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hires start no higher than $86,986 /year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; salaries below the WA State Salary Threshold is eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions

Supervision

• Hire, train and supervise two full-time Student Involvement Specialists including, planning and assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving grievances, and taking corrective action
• Provide general administrative support to Student Engagement Office as advised by Director of Student Engagement, including attending to walk-ins to Student Engagement office
• In collaboration with Director, train and supervise front desk student workers
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and materials and work with Director and Budget Manager to make purchases when necessary

Oversee Chartered Student Organization Events

• Supervise and support Involvement Specialists in the approval process for Chartering Student Organizations and reviewing and supporting Project Proposals and Travel Requests
• Manage calendar of student organization events and determine which staff will support larger events
• Track approvals for student travel and advise student leaders and travel advisors on proper steps, safety protocols and pre-travel orientation

Advise and support student organizations and Student Engagement areas

• Provide quarterly trainings for Student Organization leaders and advisors and review and update Student Organization and Advisor handbooks and resources
• In absence of Involvement Specialists, supervise and support Campus Activity Board
• Serve as advisor for other student areas as assigned by Director of Student Engagement, which may occasionally require travel

Lead collaboration and interdepartmental initiatives and referrals

• Meet and plan interdepartmental themed leadership and learning programs, like Welcome Week, BC Bulldog Days, Affinity themed months and collaborative leadership opportunities for students
• Meet with different departments to identify opportunities for collaboration and improvement, including, but not limited to Faculty Commons, Housing, Athletics, Wellness Center, other Student Affairs areas, BC Foundation, Library Media Services, Multi-Cultural Services, International Education and others

Safety and Liability Oversight

• Serve as a departmental safety advocate and confirm that events and activities are carried out safely and with proper liability and risk concerns addressed
• In absence of Director of Student Engagement, act as safety lead

Other duties

• Stay up-to-date on best practices in Student Engagement via professional organizations, CUSP participation and other opportunities as approve by Director
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Student Engagement
• Serve as department lead in absence of the Director of Student Engagement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and demonstrated work experience in Student Services, Student Engagement and/or Chartered Student Organizations. Equivalent combination of experience and education can be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Experience supervising both student employees and full-time staff
• Demonstrated event planning experience
• Experience working with all populations of students
• Effective written and oral communication skills, especially intercultural and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability work independently and set priorities in a fast-paced environment with high levels of initiative, planning, organizational and time management skills
• Experience working in accordance with college and state funding policies, ethical guidelines, and other regulatory guidelines in the area of Student Affairs in Higher Education
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
• Experience building relationships and teams that are inclusive of diverse experiences and perspectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of Student Development theories and their application to student involvement
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs or similar degree and prior experience working in a higher education setting
• Experience as an administrator and user of a co-curricular customer service management system like Involve, Engage or other similar system
• Experience providing CARE Team, Title IX and other on and off-campus referrals for students needing support
• Knowledge of Bellevue College programs and departments and their policies

Other Information

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply

Applications received by 07/27/2026 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at [email protected] .