Assistant Director or Coordinator of Student Life

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Student Life, the Assistant Director/Coordinator of Student Life position is a key member of the Housing and Student Life team inside of the Division of Student Experience. The Assistant Director/Coordinator of Student Life will support the residential experience as a live-on professional, implement a leadership model with residential students, lead large campus programs/student activities board, and oversee fraternities and sororities. The Assistant Director/Coordinator of Student Life will provide strategic oversight to multiple areas of responsibility, while serving as an advocate, consultant, and motivational force for student-led organizations - including our student programming board, Panther Activities Committee (PAC), fraternity and sorority life (chapters, NPHC, IFC, and NPC), and governing bodies. The Assistant Director/Coordinator of Student Life will support the recruitment, engagement, development of these student groups.

Overview: This is an ideal position for newer professionals seeking to expand and diversify their skills; energetic and motivated candidates are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity. The Student Life Coordinator role is a 12-month, full-time, live-on position responsible for student life and programming with shared responsibilities of the on-call duty rotation. The position includes a free two-bedroom campus apartment and 10-meal plan. Pets are permitted within this living arrangement.

Job Duties (but not limited to):

• Support the Director and other Housing and Student Life team members in providing primary oversight and leadership for the Office Housing and Student Life in a manner that supports the mission of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Experience and the College.
• Oversee and manage student conduct process, including but not limited to, adjudicating cases, documenting policy violations, managing case files, maintaining student conduct records, etc.
• Provide direct supervision and management to the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Council and/or several council officers - providing community support through one-one-one meetings and attendance at Council Executive Board and Council Delegate meetings.
• Provide direct supervision and management of the Panther Activities Committee (PAC) including weekly meetings with the executive team and subcommittees. Lead them in the planning, implementation, and execution of large campus programs for the 600-student undergraduate community.
• Coordinate and implement student-focused homecoming activities.
• Provide direct support and management of all student organizations on campus, including but not limited to, ongoing student leader development, organization documentation management, student organization registration process, advisor training, etc.
• Oversee logistics for student and office led initiatives including curriculum design, facilitation, third party vendors, meeting with advisors, day of details, and other tasks as needed.
• Responsible for the assessment of programs to gauge student interest and build programs that engage the diverse student body at LaGrange College.
• Support programming and mentoring components of scholarship programs such as Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholars.
• Assist the Housing and Student Life team with the selection and training for all residential student staff and ensuring that the functions of residential staff are understood, aligned, and integrated with the mission of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Experience and the College.
• Assist the Housing and Student Life team in overseeing the on-call duty rotation for residential staff within the assigned campus area and participate in the professional on-call duty schedule that includes evening and weekend coverage; respond to crisis and emergency situations as needed; maintain a presence in the halls and make rounds of residential facilities on a regular basis.
• Help oversee the implementation of new initiatives within the Office of Housing and Student Life that may include a summer conferences program, student leadership program, etc., and provide direct support/oversight for such initiatives when launched.
• Provide leadership and direction for the development of interpersonal relationships with and among students at LaGrange College to ensure an inclusive, safe, secure, healthy living and learning environment through consistent interaction with students and maintaining a visible presence within the campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with minimum of three (3) years of student programming, fraternity/sorority life, and/or leadership development experience. The three years of experience could be obtained through a combination of student leadership positions and/or through a professional role on a college/university campus. Previous experience with student leadership, conflict mediation, and communications is preferred.

Previous experience directly supervising student staff in a college residential living environment is encouraged. Previous experience working as a live-in student or professional residence life staff member at a four-year institution of higher education strongly preferred. A master's degree in higher education, student affairs, public administration, counseling, law, or related field from an accredited institution is highly preferred.

This position requires significant evening and weekend work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to the mission of church affiliated liberal arts institutions like LaGrange College.

• Demonstrated passion for working with college students, faculty, staff, and community constituents.

• Evidenced experience advising student leaders, creating leadership development opportunities, and planning/implementing campus events.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate the critical importance of inclusive practices and respect for diversity and social justice in the collegiate setting.

• Proven record of being able to utilize effective time management, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail while performing multiple duties, often under stress.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written, as well as oral communication skills.

• Experience supervising residential student staff.

• Evidenced excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, judgment, and crisis management skills

• Ability to foster relationships across campus and build collaborative programs with faculty.· Demonstrated proficiency with current technology and social networking platforms to advertise programs that reach the student body.

• Demonstrated understanding of the connection between student affairs and the educational mission of the College.

• Proven record of innovative and strategic thinking as well as a passion for building and adapting programs to meet the changing needs of today's students.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (i.e., nights, weekends).

LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.