Student Engagement and Campus Life Director, Norfolk Campus

Posting Summary

Working Title Student Engagement and Campus Life Director, Norfolk Campus
Role Title 12 month Administrative Faculty
Role Code 01126-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 295GA526
Agency Tidewater Community College
Agency/Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range $80,000 to $100,000, commensurate w/ qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule Varies
Sensitive Position No
Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Director of Student Engagement and Campus Life provides leadership for the daily operations, management, and engagement activities of the Norfolk Student Center while directing the development and coordination of student programming initiatives across Tidewater Community College.
Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, the Director serves as the primary administrator responsible for the effective operation of the Norfolk Student Center, including supervising professional and administrative staff, managing facility operations, and overseeing the center’s operational budget. The Director works collaboratively with campus and college leadership to ensure the Student Center provides a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports student engagement and campus life.
In addition, the Director provides strategic leadership for student programming across all campuses through supervision of the Student Life Programming Team and oversight of the collegewide programming budget. The Director coordinates cross-campus programming initiatives, establishes shared planning practices for campus engagement, and supports the development of innovative programming that strengthens student connections and community across the college.
Working closely with Student Center Directors at other campuses and college leadership, the Director helps ensure student engagement initiatives align with institutional priorities and contribute to a vibrant student experience at Tidewater Community College.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide strategic oversight and daily management of the Norfolk Student Center, including supervision of staff, coordination of engagement activities, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure the facility supports student connection, campus programming, and a welcoming student-centered environment.

• Provide oversight of the effective use and stewardship of the Norfolk Student Center facility by coordinating event space utilization, supporting campus partners in using the facility, and ensuring engagement spaces support student connection, programming, and campus life.

• Oversee financial management for the Norfolk Student Center and collegewide student programming initiatives by managing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with institutional financial policies and responsible stewardship of Student Life resources.

• Provide leadership for the development, coordination, and implementation of student engagement programming across all campuses, supporting signature events, collaborative initiatives, and innovative programming that strengthen student participation and community across the college.

• Lead and support the Student Life Programming Team through direct supervision, mentorship, coordination of programming initiatives, and the establishment of consistent planning practices and engagement strategies across campuses.

• Promote continuous improvement of student engagement initiatives by monitoring participation data, evaluating program outcomes, and using assessment findings to inform strategic planning and program development.

• Collaborate with Student Center Directors, campus leadership, faculty, and institutional partners to support coordinated engagement efforts and initiatives that strengthen student participation, belonging, and campus life.

• Provide strategic direction for student engagement and programming initiatives by identifying emerging opportunities, aligning programming efforts with institutional priorities, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within Student Life.

• Represent Student Life on campus committees, institutional initiatives, and community partnerships related to student engagement and campus programming.

• Ensure programming and events across campuses adhere to institutional policies, safety guidelines, and applicable regulations while supporting safe and successful student engagement activities.

• Perform other tasks related to the Student Center as assigned by the Dean of Student Life.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Leadership, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience in student engagement, campus programming, student life, or student center operations within a higher education environment. Experience supervising professional staff and supporting staff development and performance management.

• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing student engagement programs or large-scale campus events.

• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and ensuring compliance with institutional financial policies and procurement procedures.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and campus leadership to support student engagement and success.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and program documentation.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming campus environment that supports student connection and belonging.

• Ability to analyze program data and utilize assessment results to inform planning and improvement of student engagement initiatives.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a community college environment.

• Experience coordinating collegewide or multi-campus student engagement initiatives.

• Experience supporting or managing student center operations or campus engagement facilities.

• Experience supervising or coordinating programming teams or cross-functional staff.

• Experience managing large-scale or signature campus programming initiatives.

• Familiarity with student engagement platforms, event management systems, and student life programming tools.

Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel Yes
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1914P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 04/23/2026
Job Close Date 05/14/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website TCC.edu
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