Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

POSITION TITLE:

Director of Student Life
REPORTS TO:

To Be Determined
LOCATION:

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

POSITION START:

To Be Determined
JOB
DESCRIPTION:

This is an exempt, full-time, 204-day position. This position is responsible for the strategic and oversight for the direction,
development, and implementation of programming and services that support well-being and development such as
housing, residential life, campus and athletic activities and transportation, nursing and health services, after-school
programs and other initiatives as assigned by the Superintendent. The role is accountable for multiple campus and
community-based resources and development across the Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
and many community programs and projects. The position partners closely with other student and academic affairs
leaders to ensure robust and aligned networks of support that positively impacts students.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:

The Director of Student Life should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education of the Deaf, Social Work,
Special Education or related area or have equivalent work and experience. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
This individual should have experience in staff supervision and be able to develop and implement programs for
after-school activities.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at
hire is “Intermediate.”

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Lauren Hayes
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
lhayes@wpsd.org

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or

sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.