Director of Campus Life
Division: Student Affairs, Equity and Belonging
Department/Office: Student Cntr/Activities
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The Student Center/Activities Department at St. Catherine
University invites applications for a full-time
Director of
Campus Life position.
The Director of Campus Life provides strategic day-to-day
leadership to the department of Campus Life supervising
professional and student staff to ensure delivery of student-ready,
safe, inclusive, equitable and responsive student services. The
Director will lead the overall design, planning, direction and
administration of the operational, programmatic, financial and
staffing functions of the Campus Life working collaboratively with
a diverse team to deliver engaging new student orientation
programs, provide inclusive and creative student activities,
support student clubs and organizations, and provide services to
the community through the Information Desk. The Director of Campus
Life serves as as a key member of the Student Affairs, Equity and
Belonging Leadership Team
The Director of Campus life will:
- Hire, train, and provide feedback and performance evaluations
to Campus Life supervisees.
Oversee the day-to day operations of Campus Life, including the
Student Organization Center, the University Information Desk, and
student clubs and organizations, to include staff development and
supervision, oversight of facilities, budgeting development and
management, marketing, communications and assessment of services
and student learning outcomes.
In collaboration with the Director of Residence Life, provide
guidance to Residence Life team members with cross-assignments to
Campus Life initiatives
.Oversee and manage all registered student organizations
including financial, risk, programmatic, operational, programming,
assessment, and administrative management.
Advise/Co-Advise student government organizations for all three
colleges
Oversee with support of the Associate Director, student
leadership development and training programs including, but not
limited to SGA, campus activity board (SEEK) leaders, orientation
leaders and student organization officers. Ensure programs assist
students, student organizations, student leaders, and advisors in
gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform
leadership functions such as event planning, budget development,
policy interpretation, conflict management, basic governance and
leadership skills.
With the support of a cross-campus committee and the Associate
and Assistant Directors, design, plan, and implement engaging,
inclusive, and accessible new student Orientation programs
Leverage cross-campus working groups, Campus Life staff and
student organizations to lead the development and coordination of
cultural, social, and recreational activities that reflect the
University's mission and diverse population and foster campus
traditions and milestones.
With Student Affairs, Equity and Belonging divisional
leadership, develop leadership training and micro-credentialing
opportunities for students.
Serve as a student conduct hearing officer.
Serve on-call in university duty rotation, responding to
emergencies after hours and on weekends when on call.
Develop and maintain appropriate protocols and procedure
manuals for the department, Division, and University as
necessary.
Represent Campus Life on designated committees, working
collaboratively to engage partners in programs and initiatives and
co-leading campus working groups. Communicate regularly with
Student Affairs, Equity and Belonging leadership and campus
stakeholders.
Assist with large Student Affairs and campus events with
day/night-of logistics support.
Demonstrate timely responses to student concerns including
follow up with students who have been referred to the Director due
to complicated or unresolved issues within area of
responsibility
Maintain effective relationships with campus and community
partners.
Foster positive and professional relationships with
students.
Perform other duties consistent with the operational and
administrative responsibilities of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (communication, education,
social work, education, psychology, etc.)
- Five (5) years of full-time experience leading higher education
(or higher education adjacent) initiatives related to student
development, student engagement, residential living, and leadership
development.
- Demonstrated experience of supervising full-time professional
staff
- Demonstrated positive impacts across diverse populations with
culturally relevant program development and administration
- Experience in decision-making, budget management, and ability
to work effectively in a team relationship.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
with proficiency in analytical and critical thinking with the
ability to make decisions following appropriate consultation.
- Higher education experience related to working within student
affairs units such as residence life, student activities,
orientation, and campus events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field (communication, higher
education administration, counseling, social work, education,
psychology, etc.)
- 2+ years supervising full-time professional
staff
- Experience in new student orientation
- Experience advising student government associations
- Experience related to managing several divergent tasks
simultaneously, managing change, and advising student
organizations.
- Experience with on-call/emergency response
- Experience with student conduct
Application instructions:
Posting Number: 20220857-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 09/09/2026
Application Deadline: 09/21/2026
To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/11131
Compensation:
Annual wage is
$56,781 - $82,200 depending on qualifications and
experience.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what
we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market
data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual
compensation will be determined based on qualifications,
experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine
reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on
University needs.
Benefits: Employees at St. Kate's feel
a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they
live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time
employees include:
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the
University is closed.
- Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their
families after one year of service
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan access
- Accrued sick time
Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time
employees can be found
HERE.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our
commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without
distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that
is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of all
religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or
disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an
interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or
651-690-6565.
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