Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu. Job Description Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada is seeking applicants for the Executive Director of Student Life. The position is responsible for setting the strategic direction for and providing leadership and oversight of the following departments: Academic Advising, Counseling, Career Hub, Disability Resource Center, Educational Partnership Programs, Campus Connections, Student Conduct, Student Government Association, and Student Engagement and Leadership. The position provides leadership, and using best practices, designs, develops and delivers a comprehensive array of services in support of the College's mission, core themes and strategic initiatives. The executive director represents/advocates for the departments listed above. In addition, this position is the Principal Investigator (PI) for grant funded programs associated with the above-listed departments. As a member of the Student Services Leadership team, this position collaborates with and problem solves across areas within the Division. This position serves as the assessment coordinator for the Division and serves as the process lead of the division strategic plan and annual report. The position provides leadership for ensuring student access to and engagement with TMCC support services on all TMCC campuses. This position assures programs and services are provided in support of the College's mission and are in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and mandates. The position advocates for programs and services that promote student retention, persistence and completion. The position is involved in TMCC committees (Accreditation, ADA, Student Resources, BIT, Academic Intervention-disqualified student appeals, Diversity, Enrollment Management), the Student Government Association (SGA), and additional community/statewide collaborations/efforts. The position supervises directors, program directors, program managers, coordinators, administrative faculty, academic faculty and classified staff positions. The position has budgetary authority over approx. 25 accounts including self-supporting, grant-funded and state funded accounts. Major Responsibilities: 1. Set the strategic direction for and provide leadership and oversight of Academic Advising, Campus Connections, the Counseling Center, Career and Partnership Programs (including the Career Hub and Educational Partnership Programs), the Disability Resource Center, Student Conduct, Student Engagement and Leadership, and the Student Government Association 2. Design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive array of services grounded in best practices and aligned with the College's mission, core themes, and strategic initiatives 3. Lead institutional efforts that foster belonging and ensure students of all backgrounds can access and thrive in TMCC's programs and services 4. Partner with the Vice President and Student Services Leadership Team to shape divisional priorities and solve complex problems across the Division and campus-wide 5. Serve as assessment coordinator for the Division and process lead for the Division's strategic plan and annual report 6. Provide leadership to ensure student access to and engagement with TMCC support services on all TMCC campuses 7. Ensure programs and services support the College's mission and comply with state and federal laws, regulations, and mandates 8. Advocate for programs and services that promote student retention, persistence, and completion 9. Participate actively in TMCC committees, the Student Government Association, and community and statewide collaborations 10. Supervise directors, program directors, managers, coordinators, administrative faculty, academic faculty, and classified staff, including mentoring, training, evaluation, discipline, and hiring, promotion, and termination recommendations 11. Exercise budgetary authority over multiple self-supporting, grant-funded, and state-funded accounts, including preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, preparing funding requests, and maintaining compliance with College guidelines 12. Develop and recommend major College policies and guidelines, and review and approve administrative procedures for Student Life departments 13. Oversee the management of confidential student records and highly sensitive information in compliance with state and federal regulations 14. Represent the College in local, state, and professional communities and serve as liaison to other College divisions in developing and advocating for student support programs 15. Workload assignments are scheduled throughout the calendar year, are in person, and may require evening and weekend obligations at one or more college locations Minimum Qualifications: Education Level 1. Master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, educational psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Experience 1. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience at a community college or university. 2. Two (2) years of experience supervising professional staff at the supervisor or manager level. 3. Experience developing, monitoring, and managing program or departmental budgets. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of data collection, statistical methods, and assessment processes used to evaluate educational programs and services. 5. Demonstrated experience working with or within student support departments, such as academic advising, counseling, or student conduct. 6. Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to students with disabilities. 7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff of varying academic, social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Education Level 1. PhD or EdD in education, counseling, psychology, educational psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Preferred Experience 1. Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in student services, including at least five years at a community college 2. Four (4) or more years of experience supervising directors or managers across multiple departments 3. Experience managing multiple budgets across state-funded, self-supporting, and grant-funded accounts 4. Experience leading divisional assessment, strategic planning, program review, or accreditation reporting 5. Experience directly overseeing two or more of the following: academic advising, counseling, disability services, student conduct, or student government 6. Experience applying ADA and Section 504 requirements in accommodation determinations or appeals 7. Documented success in improving retention, persistence, or completion outcomes for students of varying academic, social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds 8. Experience serving as Principal Investigator or managing state or federal grants 9. Experience in the Nevada System of Higher Education or a comparable multi-institution public system, including multi-campus operations 10. Experience building partnerships with K-12 districts, community agencies, and employers 11. Experience designing or leading programs that serve first-generation, low-income, or historically underserved student populations 12. Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English Salary and Benefits Information: Salary: $141,254 - $176,568, initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience Perks of TIAA Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the College. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at TMCC Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance 19.25% retirement match in TIAA Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave - NSHE Benefits Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM. Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner. ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments. Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Free parking on all TMCC campus locations. No State income tax All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs. Additional Information Degrees Degrees must be accredited by CHEA - and USDE-Recognized Accrediting Organizations. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate. Sponsorship TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment. ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0% Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact humanresources@tmcc.edu. In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application. 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three Professional References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position. Posting Close Date10/29/2026 Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement. This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior. All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive educational institution located in Reno, Nevada and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. The College serves nearly 20,000 students each year in credit and non-credit programs at four educational sites and more than 20 community locations. A vital leader in the New Nevada’s growing economy, TMCC is located near the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in an environment rich with a thriving arts, culture, food scene, abundant outdoor activities, and a family-friendly local community. It is only a 3.5 hour drive to San Francisco, CA, a 40-minute drive to Lake Tahoe, and within easy driving distance of four national parks (Great Basin, Yosemite, Lassen, and Death Valley). For more information, please go to www.tmcc.edu or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). EEO/Title IX Kim Studebaker Title IX Coordinator 7000 Dandini Blvd, RDMT 211 Reno, NV 89512 775 673-7168 humanresources@tmcc.edu Truckee Meadows Community College, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). TMCC's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Kim Studebaker, Title IX Coordinator, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, Nevada 89512, Telephone: (775) 673 -7168; Email: kstudebaker@tmcc.edu; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. Information pertaining to the TMCC grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found here. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at TMCC's Annual Security Report. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.

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