CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF KANSAS
CAMPUS LIFE DIRECTOR
Direct Supervisor: Chief Student Engagement Officer
Status: Full time (12 months), Exempt
Department: Student Life
Job Location: McPherson, KS

JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the Student Life Team, the Campus Life Director plays an integral role developing,

maintaining, and facilitating programs and initiatives focused on the College’s commitment to provide a

transformational educational experience, rooted in Christ. The incumbent is primarily responsible for

developing and implementing extra- and co-curricular programming to complement a diverse student

body’s academic experiences and promote the personal, social, and spiritual growth of the campus

community.

QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s required (Doctorate preferred) in related field

Testimony validating a saving faith in Jesus Christ and a growing awareness of His Lordship

(John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23)

Affirm alignment with the vision and mission of the College, its heritage, beliefs, values, and

lifestyle expectations

Manifest, by daily example, the highest Christian virtue, serving as a Christian role model (1

Timothy 4:12) in attitude, speech, and actions

Proven history of strong, decisive, and collaborative leadership working with faculty, students,

staff, administrators, and external stakeholders; fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and

collegiality

Experience working with and mentoring and working across diverse groups, with a passion for

helping college-aged students in their social and spiritual formation

Ordination in the Free Methodist Church or other Holiness/Wesleyan Denomination preferred,

though not required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Chief Student Engagement Officer in strategic planning and execution of Student Life

initiatives and the administration of the Student Life Office

Provide Christ-centered vision to the development and sustainment of a comprehensive effort

to engage students in personal development and spiritual formation.

Develop an annual schedule of student-focused activities, initiatives, and events that support

the outcomes of Student Life Office

Participate as a member of the Residence Life staff, providing leadership and training

Provide leadership development opportunities through informal and formal advising

responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Spiritual Development Committee

Represent the College through partnership with local community initiatives (as requested)

Mediate conflict and assist in coordinating responses to emergencies and crises that involve

students

Assist students in accessing appropriate mental, spiritual, academic, or social counseling and

coaching resources

Plan and coordinate weekly chapel/convocation services, including regular times of

teaching/preaching

Assist in the planning and coordination of formal campus life opportunities (e.g., Orientation,

Spiritual Emphasis Weeks, Baccalaureate, Homecoming, Engage Days, etc.), as well as activities

and events specifically designed to enhance campus community (e.g. All School Picnic, Spirit

Week, Campus Socials, etc.)

Keep regular office hours and maintain a high level of visibility/accessibility

Prepare publicity materials; maintain social media sites

Assess the effectiveness of campus life initiatives and use results to make data-informed

decisions with the appropriate offices

Manage allocated funds and resources

The duties listed below are not designed to be comprehensive. Some duties, responsibilities, and standards may be

added, subtracted, and modified as appropriate to the needs of the College.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Central Christian College of Kansas recognizes the benefits of maintaining a diverse faculty and staff who

can provide a wide spectrum of perspectives and experiences representing the creativity of a loving and

innovative God. Central Christian College of Kansas reviews all applications and hires individuals based on

their qualifications for the position. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military or veteran status.

As a Christian college, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America, Central Christian

College of Kansas asserts its right to employ persons who subscribe to the intent, heritage, vision, mission,

Statement of Beliefs, Core Values, and Lifestyle Expectations as articulated in the Policy and Procedures

Manual of the Institution.