Director of Campus Life

Position Summary:
The Director of Campus Life will provide oversight for the student organizations, activity programming, in partnership with the Assistant Director of Programming and Student Organizations, and will provide direct advising for Student Senate and Greek Life. Additionally, this position will also oversee parent programs, and will partner with the Office of Success and Persistence to support orientation and the transition of the first-year experience for students. These duties are the heart of student life for Coe students. This role works closely with the Dean of Student Experience to use an educational approach when supporting students in their co-
curricular interests. This is a live-on position, serving as a member of the on-call staff with other
Student Life staff.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Assistant Director of Student Activities and Programs, coordinating and implementing campus-wide programming in partnership with other division-wide and departments on campus.
• Advise Greek Life organizations and Student Senate.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Student Activities and Programs to support all student organizations and their faculty/staff advisors so the student groups can achieve their organizational goals while still adhering to college conduct expectations.
• Serve on the crisis response team, including sharing on-call duty responsibilities with other Student Life team members.
• Oversee Parent Programs, engaging Coe parents through development of communication and communication outlets, as well as programmed events such as Parents Weekend.

Staff Job Description:

• Coordinate and implement programming for student leaders including the annual training of student org. leaders and advisors, leadership awards, etc.
• Serve as a member of the orientation and first year experience team, partnering with the Office of Student Success and Persistence to ensure a smooth transition for first-year students and their connection to Student Life.
• Serve as a hearing officer through the conduct system.
• Provide support to Student Life staff members to ensure programs and events are staffed by the Student Life Office.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student personnel, counseling or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Two to three years of progressive experience in student affairs in a higher education setting.
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Coe College policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

Position Specific:

• Strong leadership with a student-centered approach to all job duties.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the production of content for student and parent communications and event marketing.
• Ability to generate an inclusive and holistic experience for all students to feel belonging in a college setting.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in program coordination.
• Willingness and ability to develop staff and students as competent leaders.
   

Coe Competencies:

• Dedication to the educational mission of a private, residential liberal arts college.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships in a collaborative and diverse team atmosphere.
• Commitment to excellent customer and/or student service.
• Demonstrated ethical and responsible decision making.
• Consistent attendance and accountability necessary to meet position objectives.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Required to live on campus
• Frequent late or weekend hours are expected
• General office setting
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 40 lbs occasionally
• Driving Coe vehicles as required