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JOB TITLE:                Director of Student Life

REPORTS TO:           Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

JOB STATUS:            Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Student Life is a full-time administrative position responsible for the development and oversight of a comprehensive Student Life department. Areas of immediate responsibility include Campus Recreation, Commuter Life, First-Year Experience, Parent & Family Engagement, Spirit & Tradition, Student Care, Student Government, and Student Involvement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide vision and leadership in the continued development and implementation of goals, initiatives, and assessment of a holistic Student Life department that engages the entire campus community academically, spiritually, socially, and physically
• Provide professional training, development, support and supervision for full-time reporting staff, including staff performance evaluations
• Meet regularly with reporting staff, individually and collectively, for the purpose of staff development, discipleship, and administration of departmental operations
• Provide leadership for the financial operations of all areas reporting to the position, managing Student Life budgets, grant offerings, etc.
• Develop, inspire, and demonstrate student engagement in a liberal arts environment that integrates faith and learning
• Develop and present reporting, assessment, and proposals of current and new department initiatives
• Maintain University assessment needs for Student Life
• Serve as a University representative at on- and off-campus events
• Develop rapport and collaborative relationships with Academic Affairs and other university departments to better serve the HCU community
• Serve/Chair on assigned university committees
• Meet regularly with the Provost
• Meet regularly with the Student Affairs leadership team to assist with division goals and initiatives to assess, plan, and promote campus wide engagement, student success, retention/persistence, and graduation
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws and the Foundational Documents of the University set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

**Disclaimer**

Background checks are performed on every new hire. If your application is selected to continue with the interviewing process, you will be required to submit a Background Check form. If you decline, your application may be denied. By proceeding with the online application, you understand and accept this process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work to further the University’s mission
• Must be able to completely affirm, uphold, and live within the Preamble of Houston Christian University and the Ten Pillars Core Convictions
• Exhibit an active Christian faith with local church membership and involvement
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required; a Master’s degree in Higher Education or other related fields is highly preferred
• Three or more years of progressive experience in higher education administration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team
• Active problem-solving, organizational, customer service skills
• Be available for night and weekend events
• Understanding of higher education in a Christian worldview and how to integrate faith and learning
• Understand student development theory and student affairs/student life best practices
• Experience working with university students including those with at-risk indicators

About Houston Christian University

For more than 60 years, Houston Christian University has equipped students to lead, collaborate, and embody a deep sense of spiritual purpose resulting from our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord.” The University offers a wide range of majors, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs, as well as NCAA Division I athletics in the Southland Conference. Located in the heart of one of the nation’s largest metropolitan centers, HCU’s culture of excellence molds the next generation of educated disciples to be pillars in their communities, preparing them to think critically and biblically as they impact the world.

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