Director of Student Life

Provide campus-level leadership and vision, strategic direction, budget development and oversight, and routine assessment and evaluation for a comprehensive Student Life program including student programming, student leadership development, student governance, student organizations, service engagement, and recreation and wellness. The director will advocate for the needs of all students and provide support in response to student issues and concerns. The director will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to provide a student-centered environment that fosters intentional development through dynamic co-curricular programming and services, as an extension of the educational experience, to bolster campus traditions and pride, engage students with the College and community, support student retention and completion, and facilitate enhanced student learning.

Job Description

• Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of a campus Student Life program and services. Continuously assess needs of students and respond to the extent that their needs are addressed as best as facilities and resources permit.

• Advise and support the Campus Activities Board(s) to offer a vast array of student programming and events throughout the academic year. 

• Provide campus leadership and coordination for all College-wide student life programs and events which could include, but are not limited to, Ivy Tech Day at the Statehouse, Ivy Tech Days of Service, All-Indiana Community College Recognition event, Ivy Tech Student Leadership Academy, Ivy Tech Recreation Tournaments, and Constitution Day. 

• Guide and support of student organizations (honorary, professional, student media, and special interest). Facilitate the student organization establishment and registration and provide training and support for student organization officers and advisors. 

• Advocate for student involvement in the college decision-making process and advise the student government association. 

• Oversee all Student Life related budgets and serves as the chairperson for the Student Life Budget Committee. 

• Oversee the expenditure processes and administer college policies and procedures in regards to distribution of funds to support student life. 

• Develops annual student life operating budget and participates in the campus budget development processes. 

• Employ, supervise and train all Student Life staff. 

• Provide campus leadership and administration of the College’s student life management software. 

• Conducts on-going assessment of student life programs and services and tracks student involvement in organizations, student life sponsored trips, college-wide student events, and athletics and produces a semester end report. 

• Develop and utilize a communication plan that produces regular, on-going, campus-wide strategies to inform students and other college constituents about student life programs and services and opportunities for involvement including (but not limited to) a student life calendar of events highlighting college-wide, campus, and community events, printed publications, on-line tools, and social media. 

• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with other college departments. 

• Educate and advocate within the service area and community about the mission and goals of Student Life. 

• Build partnerships with faculty and staff and develop strategies to ensure that Student Life programs complement the academic curriculum. 

• Lead development of innovative strategies utilizing new technologies to provide the highest level of student contact and service to contribute to the college’s student success goals. 

• Promote an environment and sense of college community that supports student engagement, student learning, college pride, and student success. 

• Participate in professional development opportunities and professional organizations, as well as college-wide committees, etc. 

• The above list of duties is not an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Working Hours: Day, evening and/or Saturday classes, ask the hiring manager for hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of work experience in a higher education setting is preferred.  

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge and implementation of best practices in student programmin