Director of Student Life and Engagement
24 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Life, Accidental Death & Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Dental insurance, • Free food & snacks, • Health insurance, • Paid time off Program/Project Management • Develop and manage Student Life projects scoping student needs and identifying project deliverables, developing project plans, budgets and reporting on progress., • Coordinate and manage the planning and execution of major events., • Track and manage Student Life budget and related expenses., • Research, develop, and implement ongoing assessment efforts., • Assist with the updating of the Student Handbook and Student Life policies.Communications, • Generate weekly publications in coordination with the Communications Team., • Ensure the timely student notification of important and emergent information., • Establish, publish, and maintain the Student Life Calendar and Dashboard., • Coordinate Student Life communications and correspondence with both internal and external constituencies including prospective, current students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and partner organizations as needed., • Use various marketing mediums and strategies to disseminate information related to student life programs, activities, and events.Chapel and Campus Ministry, • Plan and execute creative/strategic mentoring, ministry, and worship experiences., • Manage Chapel planning efforts to include speaker, music, media, set up/teardown., • Coordination of special guests (graduate schools, missions, organizations, etc.)., • Manage Student Christian Service Program and reporting.Housing & Residence Life, • Oversee all aspects of campus housing operations, including residence hall policies, logistics, and occupancy management., • Provide leadership and supervision to Residence Hall Coordinators in their daily housing functions and student support efforts., • Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, and development of Resident Assistants., • Collaborate with other departments to maintain safe, healthy, and community-oriented living environments aligned with institutional values.Student Engagement Services, • Collaborate with academic department chairs to provide students with guidance in a variety of career-related categories in order to assist them with attaining employment, internships, or experiential work experiences in their area of study., • Serve as the general advisor for student government and other clubs and organizations and assists in managing student organization budgets., • Lead and coordinate all aspects of New Student Orientation, including planning, logistics, communication, and implementation., • Oversee all aspects of the Developing Christian Influence course for both traditional and online students.Student Conduct & Accountability, • Serve as Chair of the Student Conduct Committee, overseeing all student conduct processes in alignment with institutional policy and mission., • Oversee and collaborate with the Academic Subcommittee on academic-related conduct matters., • Serve as the primary point of contact for student conduct concerns, ensuring fair, consistent, and restorative resolution processes., • Maintain accurate records of conduct cases and coordinate follow-up actions and referrals as appropriate.Qualifications, • Education and Experience, • Bachelors degree in a field relevant to the mission of DCC and/or job functions., • At least 1-3 years of relevant experience in higher education or relevant setting., • Skills and Abilities, • Required:, • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the mission of biblical higher education., • Ability to effectively manage conflict management., • Ability to think outside of the box and to lead and manage change., • Ability to communicate effectively, skilled in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing with the ability to compose correspondence and reports., • Ability to work effectively with and develop collaboration in ethnic, cultural, and socially diverse employee and student populations., • Must have high level of interpersonal skills including courteous demeanor and appropriate exercise of confidentiality., • Organizational skills to coordinate projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction., • A strong desire and ability to build relationships with all segments of DCC and its constituents (employees, students, donors, alumni, church leaders, vendors, etc.) on behalf of DCC., • Preferred:, • Demonstrated understanding and experience with student engagement., • Experience in project management., • Experience in higher education, church, and/or non-profit settings., • Familiarity and commitment to the ideals of the Restoration Movement (Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ)., • Desirable Attributes, • A vibrant and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ with full alignment to the College's statement of faith and commitment to Christ-centered education., • A passion for using communications as a tool to advance the Kingdom, tell student stories, and promote the mission of Christian higher education., • Servant-leader mindset with high integrity, strong work ethic, and demonstrated emotional intelligence., • Visionary thinker who can creatively adapt to changing trends and emerging marketing platforms while maintaining mission fidelity., • Strong relational skills with the ability to engage donors, prospective students, alumni, church leaders, parents, and internal stakeholders in meaningful ways., • High emotional intelligence, integrity, and the ability to foster relationships across departments., • A self-starter with strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and a positive, forward-thinking attitude.Work Environment, • Able to climb stairs.