"Associate Director, Student Life"

Job Summary

Position supports student success by leading co-curricular programs that foster engagement, belonging, and development. Position performs student activities, leadership development, and student conduct, ensuring alignment with colleges mission and values.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive campus life program that includes student activities, student organizations, leadership development, and residential life.
• Coordinates and conducts student conduct process, including investigations, hearings, and resolution of student conduct cases in accordance with college policy and due process.
• Ensure compliance with college policies, Student Code of Conduct, state/federal laws, and best practices related to student life, Title IX, Clery Act, and FERPA.
• Provide on-call coverage for housing emergencies and student crisis response on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends.
• Supervise and support Club advisors and Club Presidents. Ensures that all clubs follow policies and procedures including travel authorizations.
• Advise and support student organizations and campus programming boards to ensure inclusive, engaging, and mission-aligned programming.
• Plan and execute major campus events, including welcome week, student involvement fairs, and leadership retreats.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Academic Affairs, Public Safety, CARE Team) to support holistic student engagement and well-being.
• Manage campus life budget, including purchasing, tracking expenditures, and supporting student organization funding processes.
• Assess student engagement and satisfaction through surveys, focus groups, and participation metrics to inform continuous improvement.
• Develop training materials and facilitate workshops for student leaders, residents, and staff on topics such as conflict resolution, leadership, diversity, and campus safety.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus culture, in student-led programming.
• Serves as advisor to NSLS and Student Senate. Ensures opportunities are given and hosts yearly elections for Student Senate.
• Participate in institutional committees and strategic planning efforts related to student development, equity, and retention.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

Bachelors Degree is required, two years progressively responsible experience in a higher education environment is required. A comprehensive understanding of student development, cultural diversity, and managing confidential crisis issues is expected. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required, including strong verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, and ability to work with diverse stakeholders. Exhibits exceptional leadership skills, strength in strategic thinking, analysis and problem solving, organizational leadership, collaboration, and a results-oriented vision and focus.

Salary Range:

$58,781 - $76,482