Director of Student and Campus Life

About the role

SUSLA is seeking a Director of Student and Campus Life to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for student engagement and a proven track record in student leadership development, event coordination, and exceptional communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statistical reports, surveys, and other records to assess accomplishments and student learning outcomes.
• Analyze data related to student participation and program evaluation; develop organizational work processes to facilitate attainment of established program goals and objectives.
• Supervise, create, and implement programming for residential life, commuter students, students at the Metro Campus and Aerospace Center. Assist in establishing and implementing student policies.
• Manage multiple budgets.
• Supervise Miss SUSLA and her Royal Court and manage the student election process.
• Maintain knowledge relative to best practices, laws, policies, and procedures relative to student life.
• Provide strategic direction, implementation, and communication about all facets of student life programming using research and best practices to inform this work.
• Provide and conduct leadership seminars, training, workshops, and campus-wide events for students, student government organizations, and other student groups and organizations. Also provides student leadership training, mentorship, volunteer and service learning opportunities for students.
• Support, and direct to student groups, organizations, and advisors through leadership, organizational, and resource development. This includes support to student clubs and individuals.
• Coordinate program coordination activities with other student services functions and instructional programs; provide technical expertise and input concerning student activities.
• Coordinate with professional acts to book, negotiate contracts, and coordinate performances, speeches, symposiums, etc…
• Create inclusive processes and make informed decisions based on community input.
• Develop the student life curriculum centered around the core values of the school which incorporates belonging and social-emotional learning.
• Collaborate with the division head in leading new student onboarding and plan new student events and programming throughout the school year.
• In partnership with the division head and admissions department, develop and lead family programming, including new student/family orientations and retention/admission events.
• Mediate and resolve discipline and honor issues.
• Consult with the division head on repeat and/or significant discipline and honor issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in management, mass communication, education or related fields from an accredited college or university; 3 years' experience in student leadership development, event coordination and planning, and exceptional communication skills.
• At least two (2) years of experience in campus recreation or community service, residential life, auxiliary units, or related area.
• Must have problem solving skills, ability to work many nights and weekends.
• Must be able to travel and operate a motor vehicle and feel comfortable driving a 15-passenger van for student trips.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student affairs, public administration, mass communication, education or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and self-sufficient with the ability to manage up and across.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills (ability to meet deadlines).
• Initiative and leadership qualities, with the ability to relate to diverse student populations.
• Able to build relationships with academic partners.
• Strong attention to detail, adept in creative problem-solving, and resourceful.

Compensation

$45,000 - $55,000

Application

Review of applications begins August 10, 2026 and continues until position is filled. The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment. *Note: If you are an internal candidate, please fill out the Internal Employment Application. Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties. Criminal background check and reference verification is required.