Work Schedule: | Full-time; 12-month position; Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm with opportunities for remote and flexible work schedules. Some evenings and weekends required. Must be available to work occasional weekends, nights, and holidays either scheduled or on an on-call basis. |
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General Description: | The Associate Director for Campus Life Engagement is an integral member of the Campus Life team and, as a part of the Coordinating Team, plays a key role in developing and realizing the vision and mission of Campus Life as it contributes to the university mission at Pacific Lutheran University. The Associate Director provides direct leadership for the student experience through the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of three Community Directors, two with a residential focus and one with a focus on commuters and student leaders. The Associate Director reports to the Director for Campus Life Engagement. The Associate Director provides leadership, support and accountability for the University’s Clubs & Organizations program and procedures and for the training, development, evaluation and recognition of a broad array of Campus Life student leaders and employees. Campus Life integrates the traditional work of Student Engagement, Commuter Services, and Residential Life to create a more cohesive, intentional, and holistic student experience while enhancing student learning, engagement and success at PLU. Campus Life is situated within the Student Life Division. Through shared departmental leadership, vision and work, the Campus Life department enhances student learning, engagement and success at PLU. |
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities: | Leadership for Campus Life - Provide direct supervision, leadership, vision, and support for three professional Community Director staff members through weekly contact meetings and ongoing interactions.
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate a diverse staff of Community Directors in coordination with the Associate Director for Campus Life Operations.
- Co-Lead the Campus Life Student Leadership Selection and Training Committees in partnership with the Associate Director for Campus Life Operations.
- Serve as a member of the Campus Life Coordinating Team.
Engagement - Lead Campus Life in supporting student Clubs & Organizations, in part, through direction and support of the Community Director for Lutes Commute & ARENA.
- Design and implement procedures for the recognition, training, support and accountability of student Clubs & Organizations and their advisors.
- Provide leadership and Campus Life framework for training, development, evaluation and recognition of diverse Campus Life student staff members and leaders, including: Campus Life Coordinators, New Student Orientation Guides, Resident Assistants, Commuter Advocates, and PLUS100 TA’s.
- Support commuter student engagement in the PLU experience through direction and support of the Community Director for Lutes Commute & ARENA.
- Assist with the design and implementation of the Learning Community curriculum for Campus Life.
- Assist with editing and maintaining departmental websites and online hyperlinks/forms.
New Student Orientation - In collaboration with the Director for Campus Life Engagement, design, implement, and assess a university-wide new student orientation, to include a comprehensive series of programs (First Year, Transfer, International, and Family).
- Develop culturally responsive approaches to address specific learning and transition needs and concerns of students and families from diverse backgrounds and prior learning experiences with the goal of increasing sense of belonging and agency in navigating the PLU environment.
- Develop, disseminate, analyze, and report assessment outcomes for continuous improvement of orientation. Include stakeholders in regular program review and related recommendations for improvement and responsiveness.
- Select, train, supervise and evaluate a diverse group of New Student Orientation Lute Guides.
Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management - Provide university-wide crisis response on a rotating basis as a Student Life Administrator On Call and management support to rotating Community Directors On Call.
- Participate, with On Call partners and colleagues from the Dean of Students Office, Campus Safety and Student Counseling Center, in weekly debrief and planning meeting.
- Serve as liaison with other Student Life and faculty colleagues to serve as a resource for students seeking assistance in resolving personal and or community-related conflicts.
- Provide support and follow-up for students and staff in conflict management and resolution, including serving as a departmental liaison with parents of residents.
- Participate in the Student Rights & Responsibilities (conduct) System as an educator and high level review officer.
- Provide case management and guidance when assigning conduct and care cases to Community Directors via Maxient.
General Campus Life and University Responsibilities - Teach or co-teach a student success related course (PLUS 100).
- Responsible, along with all Campus Life, for continuous improvement of services and learning opportunities.
- Serve on Student Life and University committees as assigned.
- Provide collaborative oversight for Campus Life budgets in support of Associate Vice President for Campus Life.
- Attend university, division, and departmental trainings and maintain relationships with colleagues throughout the university.
- Work to understand the influence and impact of an ELCA Lutheran Higher Education.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | - Demonstrated understanding and conceptualization of diversity to incorporate various intersecting identities that include, but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, ability, socio-economic status and additional salient identities.
- Demonstrated intercultural capacity and strength in designing and facilitating culturally responsive, equitable, and engaging programs and services.
- Demonstrated investment in student engagement, persistence, and success.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of current trends in higher education, social justice and equity education, and student success and outcomes.
- Able to collaborate effectively, with strong interpersonal communication, and to build trust and cultivate intentional and varied relationships.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and ability to work as a contributing part of a team.
- Demonstrated management, leadership, and supervisory experience. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Budgetary experience.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- High level of confidence and adaptability with technology.
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Required Qualifications: | - Two years of Campus Life, Residential Life, Student Affairs, or other related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Finalist candidates must successfully complete pre-employment background checks.
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Preferred Qualifications: | - Master’s degree in College Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field.
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Physical Requirements: | - Regularly required to sit for long periods of time during the course of regular job duties.
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Other Information: | PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off (including Christmas/New Year’s break and extra time off during the summer), and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501©(3) tax-exempt organization. Click here for detailed benefits information. For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or humr@plu.edu. |
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