Description

Job ID

AF9730-2201-1565

Position Classification

FT Administrator

Position Summary

The Director of Student Life will oversee the Student Life Office which includes Student Life, Greek Life, Student Organizations and New Student Orientation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing vision, leadership and management for the Student Life.
• Supervise the University’s orientation program for first-year students and families.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate two professional staff members and 30 paraprofessionals.
• Exercise fiscal oversight for the Student Life area.
• Assist in the development of retention initiatives for Student Affairs.
• Provides vision for student programs, activities and leadership initiatives that connect to the University’s institutional values, mission, and strategic plan.
• Serve on the University’s Care Team.
• Management the implementation of Co-Curricular events and Engage software for Student Affairs.
• Provides oversight and leads efforts to promote student leadership through the development and implementation of a student leadership curriculum.
• Serve on the Student Affairs Senior Staff on-call Duty Rotation
• Fulfill other responsibilities as necessary to fulfill the University’s mission

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field is required. Three to Five years of progressively increasing administrative responsibilities in a student development area required. Knowledge of student development theory, leadership development, and experience in programming models, retention efforts, best practices, student organizations and supervision of college-aged individuals. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical Skills – Ability to interpret complex information and using it to inform decision making.
• Attention to Detail – Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret and master complex information
• Communication Skills – Good command of the English language, and ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels; interacts with people in a friendly, open, honest manner; models a commitment to teamwork; demonstrates respect for the opinions of others; and maintains high level of confidentiality.
• Service Excellence– Demonstrates a commitment to excellent customer service, providing internal and external customers with information or assistance in resolving problems.
• Planning and Organizing – Sets priorities, anticipates obstacles when planning, manages time effective
• Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment and demonstrated ability to work with others to accomplish tasks.
• Technical Skills – Adept at utilizing technology to effectively communicate and complete work (e.g. MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, CRM, SIS); ability to learn new technology.

Physical Requirements

May need to lift 10lbs. or less.

Work Environment

Office

Salary/Pay Information 

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Schedule

Monday through Friday
8:30-5:00 p.m. with some evenings and weekends