What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Life position at Oklahoma State University?
Campus
OSU-Oklahoma City
Contact Name & Email
Nakia Troutman, nakia.troutman@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, occasionally includes some evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$50,000 - $55,000 Salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.
About This Position
The Director of Student Life is responsible for establishing the department’s strategic goals that support the three principles while documenting accountability to a framework of continuous improvement. The position is responsible for the collaborative design, implementation, and continuous improvement of activities that facilitate innovative, intentional, and meaningful student interactions that support students' path from recruitment to completion. Meaningful student interactions include but are not limited to on-campus and online orientations, the delivery of leadership development programming, student club & organization programming, mentoring initiatives, mental health and wellness initiatives, academic partnerships that support co-curricular initiatives, and student-oriented programming.
Essential Job Functions
Required Qualifications
Must have a current driver’s license.
Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge
OSU-Oklahoma City
Contact Name & Email
Nakia Troutman, nakia.troutman@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, occasionally includes some evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$50,000 - $55,000 Salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.
About This Position
The Director of Student Life is responsible for establishing the department’s strategic goals that support the three principles while documenting accountability to a framework of continuous improvement. The position is responsible for the collaborative design, implementation, and continuous improvement of activities that facilitate innovative, intentional, and meaningful student interactions that support students' path from recruitment to completion. Meaningful student interactions include but are not limited to on-campus and online orientations, the delivery of leadership development programming, student club & organization programming, mentoring initiatives, mental health and wellness initiatives, academic partnerships that support co-curricular initiatives, and student-oriented programming.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform a collaborative review of departmental programming as the basis for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental and related campus activities that support an individual’s entry, navigation, co-curricular engagement, academic success, and completion.
- Serve as the official campus Student Conduct Officer and oversee student disciplinary policy and procedures. This position will also be an active member of the Campus Behavioral Assessment Team.
- Use of quantitative and qualitative data to inform the development of programming, appropriate methods and timing of communication, and design of metrics to monitor and support student progress toward defined outcomes.
- Supervise the interaction within student groups, clubs/organizations, and community-based volunteer activities.
- Help strategize, plan, and implement campus-wide retention efforts.
- Provide guidance for the department by leading teams of volunteers through outreach activities designed to support students’ progress toward defined outcomes.
- Perform focus groups and/or smaller events which engage students to discuss topics of importance as it relates to campus culture, identity, and navigating through the college experience.
- Effectively supervise and evaluate the Coordinator of Student Life, student work study employees and the work of volunteers.
- Oversight of the OSU-OKC Food Pantry function & operation; including but not limited to work study staff, volunteers, inventory maintenance, and partnered donor connection.
- Oversight of the departmental budget and strategic initiatives that support the campus’ mission and vision.
- Collaborates with Financial Aid to assist in scholarships and tuition waivers.
- Maintains and updates the Student Handbooks and website as needed.
- Oversees President’s Leadership Cohort program and encourage donor interaction.
- Complies with all State and University policies.
- Completes all mandatory training and participates in a minimum of two professional development each year.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Minimum three years of experience in a supervisory role responsible for collaborative program development, collaborative implementation of programs and initiatives, and continuous improvement activities that lead to greater impact.
- Minimum three years of experience managing plans and measuring impacts of scheduled activities that engage and inform audiences toward defined outcomes.
- Minimum of one year of experience managing and reporting on the success of a mentoring initiative.
- Experience developing and managing a leadership development program presented in multiple formats.
- Experience with cultivating and maintaining partnerships with the university and local community.
Must have a current driver’s license.
Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge
- Ability to manage large projects with exceptional skill.
- Demonstrated ability to foster and grow a campus-wide, student-centered culture.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
- Oversight of strategies that exhibit a helpful attitude of service and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- High degree of initiative to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public/student contact.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy innovative and impactful activities based on input from stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate in plans and activities that attract and progress individuals toward defined outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams of volunteers through outreach activities designed to support students’ progress toward defined outcomes.
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding of various perspectives.
- Passion for assisting students while representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
- Master's Degree.
- Working knowledge of relationship management systems.
- Experience with event planning a plus.
- Experience in Student Conduct, Clubs, or academic groups.
- Experience using CRM systems (i.e. Banner, Slate)
- Must be able to work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends.
- Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
- Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
- Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
- Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).
- Travel may be required.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000