Director Of Campus Life

Job Title

Director of Campus Life

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Campus, Family, and Community Relations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

The Director of Campus Life is a leadership position responsible for assisting the Executive Director in overseeing and implementing comprehensive programs and initiatives in various departments that promote a vibrant and inclusive campus community while fostering solid connections between the institution and all of our students. This role is crucial in creating a supportive, engaging environment that promotes student success and leadership connections. The position requires exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of all areas of Fraternity and Sorority Life principles and strategies.

This position serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) with work hours of Monday -Friday; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and participate in campus events as required. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities

50% Assist the Executive Director in developing and implementing a comprehensive campus life strategic plan setting objectives, timelines, and performance indicators. Provide leadership and partnership with stakeholders to engage students in service, high-impact co-curricular learning experiences, student organizations, fraternity/sorority life, and leadership opportunities to create a sense of belonging and develop career readiness skills. Provide strategic direction and leadership for all Stephenville campus life initiatives while collaborating with outreach campus connections, aligning them with the institution and division’s mission and goals. Provide service to all Greek-Lettered social sorority/fraternity organizations. Enhance the National Panhellenic Historical Council (NPHC), the national governing body for the nine historically African-American sorority and fraternity communities on campus. Assist with the development of training and educational resources for all student organizations. Supervise and guidance for professional and student staff engaged in campus life activities, ensuring effective coordination and execution of campus programs and events. Stay informed about best practices and trends in campus life and student support services, and integrate them into program development and enhancement.

20% Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement intentional, high-impact co-curricular experiences that support 60x30TX marketable skills development across all student subpopulations. Collaborate with other department leaders and academic stakeholders to advocate for the importance of campus life in supporting student success and retention. Assist colleagues in curating a pipeline of student organization advisors by building relationships with university stakeholders. Provide support, encouragement and resources in collaboration with outreach campus for Engagement.

10% Supervision of administrative support staff, graduate assistant staff, and undergraduate student employees related to assigned responsibilities.

Coordinate cross-departmental and cross-divisional engagement experiences, including but not limited to Transition Week, WOW Week, Homecoming Week, and Founders Week.

10% Participate in appropriate professional development activities and conferences related to effectively completing professional responsibilities. Assist the Executive Director in developing and managing budgets for campus life initiatives, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.

10% Represents the department and Division of Student Engagement and Success functions when appropriate; assumes responsibility for other special projects and committee work as delegated. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• Ten years progressive leadership experience to include supervisory and mentorship experience
• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or related disciplines

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Strong understanding of student development theories and high-impact practices in student involvement and engagement.
• Oral and Written communication skills

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master’s degree in a higher education administration, student affairs, or related disciplines
• Eight years progressive leadership experience to include supervisory and mentorship experience with a preferred focus on campus life, student affairs, or Greek life.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in utilizing technology and communication platforms for outreach and engagement. Experience in CampusESP, Anthology Engage, Give Pulse, or EAB Navigate preferred.

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and participate in campus events as required.

Salary

Benefits

As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees

Commensurate with experience; may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages.

Educational Benefits

• Doctoral Educational Assistance
• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Vision insurance
• Retirement and Insurance programs
• Dental insurance
• Fully covered employee health insurance

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Longevity pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid sick leave
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Vacation

Other

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Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

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Employee Wellness Release Time

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Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

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and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment Applications Must Include

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Completed online application

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Cover Letter / Letter Of Interest Addressing Qualifications

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Curriculum Vitae or Resume

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At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

“See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact [email protected]