Job Summary
The Director of Campus Life is responsible for providing a creative and student-centered atmosphere across campus and withing the student center. Programming is critical in developing student involvement and increasing student retention. The successful candidate is a student advocate and oversees the advisors for student organizations. The Director will be the advisor for both the Student Government Association and Student Foundation. The Director will also coordinate First-Year student orientation, Homecoming, and other campus events. The Director of Campus Life will report to the Vice President for Student Affairs and will assist with administrative duties within the Student Affairs Department when necessary. This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate student activities and campus programming
- Oversee the Office of Campus Life
- Provide administrative oversite of SGA and Student Foundation (Student Activities)
- Coordinate First-Year Orientation, Homecoming and other student-centered campus events
- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 3 years of related experience in higher education
- Effective interpersonal skills and rapport with students, faculty and staff
- Self-motivated, goal orientated and willing to work irregular hours
- Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail
- Basic competency with Microsoft Office
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and the complete contact information for three (3) professional references to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a candidate has been selected. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. Southwestern College is an EEO/AA employer.
