Director of Student Life

Job Title :

Director of Student Life

Type of Position : Staff

Responsibilities :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop goals and objectives on an annual basis for the department.
• Conducts periodic evaluations of department operations, including personnel, student activities, student organization procedures and use of resources.
• Plans and coordinates educational and social activities with student organizations, campus faculty and staff, and community partners.
• Assists student organization sponsors and officers in training members to develop social responsibility, citizenship and leadership.
• Provides support, guidance and oversight to student clubs / organizations, including chartering processes, budgeting, event planning, and leadership transitions.
• Conducts and participates in leadership training activities.
• Supervises the annual student events (food drives, leadership training, workshops and elections).
• Establishes and maintains current files on all activities of campus organizations.
• Compiles information into monthly and yearly campus activity calendar and is responsible for keeping information current.
• Develops and maintains the budget for the department and works in conjunction with student organizations in the development of activity budgets and their presentations to budget hearing committee.
• Maintains a vibrant online presence for Student Life and promotes student life opportunities via email, social media, flyers, and other means of communication.
• Supervises all operations of the Student Center, including the scheduling of rooms for students, faculty, and alumni and the community.
• Attend training seminars or conferences to maintain competencies and stay current with the changing needs of the department on an annual basis.
• Works with Student Government Association.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Qualifications :

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends.Knowledge of methods and procedures used in negotiating terms of entertainment and other contracts with outside agents and / or companies.Knowledge of personal computers and software including Zoom, social media platforms and student information systems.Ability to collaborate with, assist and advise students in the development of a well-rounded activities program.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, faculty, college leadership and the public.Ability to work in an occasionally stressful situation.

Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The role involves intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. Occasionally, lifting of up to 25 lbs. might be necessary. The work is performed both in office settings and outdoor environments.

Salary : Commensurate

EEO Statement :

Lamar State College Orange is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and / or retaliation.

Lamar State College Orange's Annual Security Report :

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Safety and Security Department, located in the Academic Center, Room 149, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing security@lsco.edu .

Click here to find the report on our website.

LSCO's Foreign Transcript Policy :

All applicants applying for faculty or staff positions who have attended a college or university outside the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Island, or any territory or possession of the U.S. are required to have their foreign transcripts evaluated, transcribed to English (if applicable), and authenticated by a recognized credential evaluation agency. Applicants may view more information on our website Foreign Transcript Policy | Lamar State College Orange .

Posting Number : AS442P

Open Date : 09 / 25 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Security Sensitive This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.Some out of town travel required.