Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director of Student Life & Development provides leadership for a comprehensive portfolio that includes student activities, student organization development, leadership programs, civic engagement, and signature campus events. The Director plays a critical role in creating a vibrant campus culture by overseeing initiatives that promote belonging, connection, and personal development for a diverse student population.

The Director advises key student leadership groups such as the Student Government Association (SGA), Royal Court, Greek Life and Social Fellowships, and Class Boards, while also supporting the university’s recognized student clubs and organizations. The position collaborates across departments to support retention and student satisfaction through high-impact practices and inclusive campus engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Advising

 Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for Student Life & Development staff and student leaders.  Advise the Student Government Association Programming Council, Royal Court, and Greek Life and

Social Fellowship organizations.

 Serve as a resource for student organization advisors and executive board members.

 Manage the planning and execution of large-scale campus events such as Welcome Week, Homecoming, Spring Fling, and other university traditions.

 Oversee the development and assessment of leadership training for student leaders and organization officers.

Strategic Operations

 In collaboration with the Dean of Students, develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to support an engaged and inclusive campus environment.

 Establish and promote best practices for assessing the quality of the undergraduate student experience; use assessment data to inform continuous improvement efforts.

 Support civic engagement, leadership development, and co-curricular learning for a diverse student body through programs and services that foster involvement and belonging.

 Manage departmental operations including budgeting, marketing, event logistics, and student engagement platforms (e.g., Lions Connect, social media).

 Maintain knowledge of campus resources and refer students to academic, career, and personal support services when appropriate.

Collaboration & Campus Engagement

 Maintain strong working relationships with key campus partners including Public Safety, Communications, Information Technology, Facilities, Dining Services, and other Student Success units.

 Represent the department on university-wide committees as appropriate.

 Support the mission and strategic priorities of Lincoln University and the Division of Student Success by assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Student Success or Dean of Students.

Compliance

 Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Act; responsible for reporting any allegations of crimes disclosed by students or employees to Campus Safety.

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director of Student Life & Development provides leadership for a comprehensive portfolio that includes student activities, student organization development, leadership programs, civic engagement, and signature campus events. The Director plays a critical role in creating a vibrant campus culture by overseeing initiatives that promote belonging, connection, and personal development for a diverse student population.

The Director advises key student leadership groups such as the Student Government Association (SGA), Royal Court, Greek Life and Social Fellowships, and Class Boards, while also supporting the university’s recognized student clubs and organizations. The position collaborates across departments to support retention and student satisfaction through high-impact practices and inclusive campus engagement.

About Lincoln University

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Located on 422 acres in southern Chester County Pennsylvania, Lincoln University serves approximately 1,800 undergraduates and nearly 200 graduate students from more than 25 states and 15 countries. Since its founding in 1854, Lincoln University has been internationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in scholarship and service. Lincoln University graduates have distinguished themselves in many fields including medicine, science, technology, education, law, and the arts. Notable among Lincoln University graduates are Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall ’30; poet and playwright Langston Hughes ’29; the first president of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe ’30; the first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah ’39; the first African American female Navy rear admiral, Lillian Fishburne ’71; and the first female lieutenant governor of New Jersey, Sheila Oliver ’74. Lincoln University was initially chartered as Ashmun Institute in honor of Jehudi Ashmun, the first governor of Liberia, and renamed Lincoln University in 1866 after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The University first admitted women students in 1952 and formally associated with the Com...monwealth of Pennsylvania in 1972 as a state-related, co-educational University. Lincoln University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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