Director of Student Development and Housing

Director of Student Development and Housing

Req: C2025-067

Location: Compton College

Division: Student Services

Position Type: Classified Administrator

Salary Min/Max: $107,797 - $136,418 per yr.

Posting Close Date: 3/30/2026

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Dean of Athletics and Student Support Services, the Director of Student Development and Housing provides leadership and oversight for student development programs and residential life operations. The position is responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging campus environment that supports student success, belonging, and holistic development. Duties include oversight of student housing facilities, student government, student clubs, conduct processes, and co-curricular programming. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with college policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal regulations, and implementing established best practices in student affairs and housing management. The Director works closely with the contracted property management group that oversees the day-to-day operations of the student housing facilities to ensure coordinated services, effective oversight, and a safe, supportive residential environment for students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The duties of the Director of Student Development and Housing may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop, implement, and evaluate goals, objectives, and policies for student development and housing programs.

Provide vision and direction for student engagement initiatives, residential education, and student life activities.

Serve as the College's primary conduit and liaison to the third party property manager and project management firm, collaborating on student housing operations including occupancy, contracts, assignments, facility maintenance coordination, construction or renovation projects, timelines, and operational alignment.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards in residential facilities.

Oversee student government, clubs, and organizations; advise student leaders on governance, event planning, and fiscal management.

Serve as the college's student conduct officer; ensures proper documentation, management of student conduct investigations and adjudication of student behavior cases.

Operate and oversee the annual housing operating budget developed by the property management group and approved by the District.

Serve on the Assessment, Intervention, and Management of Safety (AIMS) Team and act as Administrator-on-Call for housing and student development emergencies.

Provide leadership and assistance in resolving issues or concerns involving staff and students.

Provides leadership and training to staff on student conduct processes, residence life, student engagement.

Supervise assigned staff, including personnel funded in whole or in part through grants.

Perform other duties as assigned, including responsibilities related to grant development, implementation, and compliance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Principles of student development, residential life management, and student conduct.

Budget development and fiscal management.

Effective supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs that promote student success and retention.

Knowledge of California Education Code, Title 5, and federal regulations impacting student services.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree from an accredited institution; AND * One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; AND * Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel within and outside of the District in performing responsibilities and functions.

Work under tight deadlines.

Hear and speak to exchange information.

Use hand, wrist and finger dexterity to operate a variety of office equipment.

Lift up to 25 pounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in an office and residential setting, and use standard office equipment, including a computer vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and close to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 25 pounds. The essential functions of this classification must be performed bythe incumbents with or without reasonable accommodation.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is primarily performed in office and residential settings. Occasional exposure may occur to elevated noise

levels, varying indoor and outdoor temperatures, and changing weather conditions. The position may involve interaction with individuals who are upset while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

SALARY RANGE: $10,797-$136,418 per year (depending upon education and experience)

The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental and vision insurance is available, toward which the College and the employee may contribute.

Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather than State Disability Insurance, limited sick-leave benefits are available for days beyond the earned sick-leave days. Long-term disability income-protection insurance is also available.

Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary to either the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.

WHAT WE OFFER

Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account

$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit

Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/403 (b) Roth/457 plans)

Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)

Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

Cumulative sick leave

Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service.

Employee Assistance Program

Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion

Progressive and innovative culture

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice Fingerprints.

Tuberculosis screening.

District pre-placement drug testing at District expense.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:

1. Online application: Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources

2. Cover letter. (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.)

3. Resume.

4. Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.

Foreign Transcripts: 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. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

*Please Note: Documents uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE

SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:

Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources

ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:

CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code

§11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Compton College is a public community college offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career.

Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 350 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 43-degree programs and 47 certificate programs.

HISTORY OF COMPTON COLLEGE

The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.

On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District.

Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Compton College is an equity-driven, inclusive community resource dedicated to providing opportunities and support for historically underserved student populations, particularly students of color. We cultivate a sense of belonging to support students in achieving their academic goals. Compton College provides students with knowledge, strategies, and skills needed for workforce readiness and facilitates clear pathways for program completion and transfer to four-year institutions, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our local community.

THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.

EMAIL COMMUNICATION

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.

The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6888833