Student Life Specialist

Job Family STAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE) Grade 12 Salary $22.95 - $27.45 Department Student Life Reports To Director Closing Date May 25, 2026 FLSA Status Non-Exempt First Review Date March 5, 2026 Position Overview The Student Life Specialist develops, implements, and supports the program in helping students achieve academic success and enhance their personal and educational development. What you will be doing Serves as the Student Government Association (SGA) advisor Attends all official meetings, related conferences, retreats and events (including evening and weekends) as appropriate Travels in evening hours and/or weekends Advises and coordinates activities of the SGA that are part of the Government's official function on campus Assists the SGA members with planning and operation of SGA Advises members on individual and committee basis of the planning and operation of Student Life Councils including the Council of Student Organizations (CSO) and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and SGA Works with students to set short and long-term goals for the CSO, CAB and SGA Oversees assigned budget and financial transactions Selects students to participate in CSO, CAB and SGA related activities and travel Assists with operation of the MDC card program and distribution of student parking decals Assists with general operation of the department, supporting day, evening and/or weekend activities Prepares reports regarding SGA events Processes payroll time and attendance for the department Processes financial transactions such as disbursement request and departmental requisitions Serves on Campus and College committees as appointed Performs other duties as assigned What you need to succeed Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience in a student services college environment or related function; or Associates degree with seven (7) years of experience in a student services college environment or related function All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution Possess excellent supervisory, leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) Ability to promote and maintain effective working relationships Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work well under limited time constraints Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other departments, external contractors and vendors, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends Preferences Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information. To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176.

Created: 2026-04-02