Director of Student Life

Siena Heights University - Adrian, MI

Full-time - Director

Adrian, MI

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Student Life carries out the mission of Siena Heights University specifically through fostering students' growth in mind, body, and spirit to develop students' potential and embrace their purpose. The Director of Student Life is supervised by the Vice President for Student Affairs and is charged to create a strong sense of belonging among all students and work to achieve the highest student retention rate possible. The Director of Student Life will be the Student Conduct Administrator and chair the Student Care Team. This position involves providing on-going support and development to students, effectively addressing student behavior concerns, and promoting student wellbeing and the University mission.

Responsibilities

• Educate the student body on the Student Code of Conduct and related University policies.
• Manage and adjudicate student conduct appointments and administrative hearings in a timely, due process manner as they are reported by University officials.
• Train the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Residence Life staff members on quality incident report writing, code of student conduct, and community standards.
• Select, train, and organize Conduct Board members of faculty, staff, and students. Organize administrative hearings and conduct board hearings as needed.
• Develop educational, accountable sanctions for students held responsible for student conduct violations.
• Track student sanctions to ensure satisfactory completion.
• Administer assessment opportunities for student conduct and campus climate and implement response plans based on results.
• Serve in the rotation for Administrator on Duty for evening and weekend support for student conduct and wellbeing incidents.
• Chair the Student Care Team, a cross-functional group, designed to assist students with a case management style approach.
• Meet with students to address concerns, questions, and challenges related to the student experience.
• Provide proactive leadership for students to track their growth in the student development model.
• Oversee and implement programs that create a sense of belonging, enhance wellbeing, and optimize student satisfaction.
• Directly support evening and weekend co-curricular activities to enhance the student experience.
• Provide support and collaboration throughout the Division of Student Affairs.
• Provide annual review and updates to the Student Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and government regulations related to Student Affairs.
• Explore partnerships and write for grants to support or enhance Student Affairs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or closely related field is required.
• At least three (3) years of increasing leadership experience in student affairs, student life, and/or key collaborative areas.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong leadership skills to guide, motivate, and support students and staff.
• Understanding of student development theories and best student development practices.
• Knowledge of mental health resources, counseling services, and wellbeing programs.
• Familiarity with Title IX regulations and other relevant campus compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse student populations.
• Effective communication and relationship building with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to address student crises and emergencies promptly.
• Skill in resolving conflicts and managing challenging situations.