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Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

## Job Summary

Provide vision, oversight, operational planning, and strategic leadership for the Thayne Center. This includes student leadership development, community engagement opportunities, basic needs resources, and cultural programming. Supervise professional staff and student leaders. Advise Salt Lake Community College Student Association (SLCCSA) President and support staff in advising SLCCSA Vice Presidents. Collaborate with College leadership in a shared governance model that empowers students and ensures student voices are elevated. Lead efforts in student leadership development and engagement opportunities. Manage complex departmental budgets, including educational and general funds, student fees allocations, and partnerships with institutional advancement for donations. Oversee cultural programming that invites all students to celebrate and learn together. Conduct regular assessments to ensure programs are meeting student needs, advancing student learning, and supporting College strategic priorities.

## Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in:

- Collaborative leadership practices, including the ability to build a strong cohesive team with a shared vision and lead in a dynamic environment
- Leadership for strategic planning, accountability, and program prioritization.
- Managing a complex budget, including fiscal forecasting and working within the parameters of various funding sources
- Organizational theory and practices related to higher education, student government, basic needs, community engagement, cultural programs, clubs, and leadership development
- Student development, learning, and retention theories and practices, including professional and supportive relationships with students.
- Student success strategies and how to apply them to increase student access, persistence, completion, and post-completions success
- Partnership with community agencies and resources that support basic needs, co-curricular learning, and student success
- Developing strong collaborative relationships with multiple entities using effective communication strategies
- Program development, implementation, and oversight
- Developing and executing a department-wide assessment plan to make data-informed decisions for program improvement and effectiveness.
- Managing complex operations, scheduling, and supervision of staff at multiple locations
- Familiarity with student engagement platforms (CampusGroups) and data management systems (Domo).
- Planning and facilitating frequent meetings, working groups, and committees.
- Communicating effectively in multiple modalities with individuals and in group settings
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Four (4) to seven (7) years full-time equivalent paid work experience in Student Affairs, leadership development, or other related field
- Three (3) years of the required experience must include direct supervision of professional full-time staff.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in a multi-campus community college setting
- Bi/Multi-lingual
- Experience using Campus Groups, Banner, Navigate 360, or other Student involvement software

## Compensation & Work Arrangement

**Salary:** $94,678.48 - $102,936.67 Annually

**Location:** Taylorsville Campus, UT

**Job Type:** Exempt Full Time

**Division:** Student Affairs

**Department:** Student Success

**FLSA:** Exempt

**Reporting:** This position is at-will

People‑First Leadership With Clarity & Purpose

James Broadbent

HR Director, Faculty Services

Program Manager for People & Workplace Culture at Salt Lake Community College

Natalie Spendlove

Program Manager, Operations, Engagement, Events & Analytics

Department Manager | General Manager | Training Specialist | Communications Manager | Program Director | Education Administrator | Academic Program Director

Reed Coombs

Workforce Manager

Admission, International Student Recruiter/ Founder of Be The Oasis Foundation

Interim Senior Director, Thayne Center (Internal only)

Strategic Planning

Chief Financial Officer

Leadership Development

Utah’s comprehensive community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and career and technical training. No matter where you are, SLCC is the place to step ahead.

**Salary**

$94,678.48 - $102,936.67 Annually

**Location**

Taylorsville Campus, UT

**Job Type**

Exempt Full Time

**Job Number**

202500944

**Division**

Student Affairs

**Department**

Student Success

**Opening Date**

07/17/2026

**Closing Date**

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

**FLSA**

Exempt

  

**Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.**

**All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.**

## **Job Summary**

Provide vision, oversight, operational planning, and strategic leadership for the Thayne Center. This includes student leadership development, community engagement opportunities, basic needs resources, and cultural programming. Supervise professional staff and student leaders. Advise Salt Lake Community College Student Association (SLCCSA) President and support staff in advising SLCCSA Vice Presidents. Collaborate with College leadership in a shared governance model that empowers students and ensures student voices are elevated. Lead efforts in student leadership development and engagement opportunities. Manage complex departmental budgets, including educational and general funds, student fees allocations, and partnerships with institutional advancement for donations. Oversee cultural programming that invites all students to celebrate and learn together. Conduct regular assessments to ensure programs are meeting student needs, advancing student learning, and supporting College strategic priorities.  
  
This position is at-will

  

## **Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities**

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in:

  

- Collaborative leadership practices, including the ability to build a strong cohesive team with a shared vision and lead in a dynamic environment
- Leadership for strategic planning, accountability, and program prioritization.
- Managing a complex budget, including fiscal forecasting and working within the parameters of various funding sources
- Organizational theory and practices related to higher education, student government, basic needs, community engagement, cultural programs, clubs, and leadership development
- Student development, learning, and retention theories and practices, including professional and supportive relationships with students.
- Student success strategies and how to apply them to increase student access, persistence, completion, and post-completions success
- Partnership with community agencies and resources that support basic needs, co-curricular learning, and student success
- Developing strong collaborative relationships with multiple entities using effective communication strategies
- Program development, implementation, and oversight
- Developing and executing a department-wide assessment plan to make data-informed decisions for program improvement and effectiveness.
- Managing complex operations, scheduling, and supervision of staff at multiple locations
- Familiarity with student engagement platforms (CampusGroups) and data management systems (Domo).
- Planning and facilitating frequent meetings, working groups, and committees.
- Communicating effectively in multiple modalities with individuals and in group settings
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

## **Minimum qualifications**

- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Four (4) to seven (7) years full-time equivalent paid work experience in Student Affairs, leadership development, or other related field
- Three (3) years of the required experience must include direct supervision of professional full-time staff.

## **Preferred Qualifications**

- **Experience working in a multi-campus community college setting**
- **Bi/Multi-lingual**
- **Experience using Campus Groups, Banner, Navigate 360, or other Student involvement software**

**SLCC Information**

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.  
  
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.  
  
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.  
  
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.  
  
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

Taylorsville

Provide vision, oversight, operational planning, and strategic leadership for the Thayne Center at Salt Lake Community College. Responsibilities include student leadership development, community engagement, and managing complex budgets.

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