The Assistant Director of Student Life position offers a unique and rewarding role within the division of Student Development. A 12 month, live-in position, the Assistant Director is responsible for the total student development within a residential area ranging in size from 250 to 750 students. In addition, the AD interacts with the greater college community through the coordination of an outside assignment. The AD is responsible for the supervision and advisement of Graduate Resident Coordinators and Resident Assistants, area programming, the development of a healthy community environment, judicial intervention, student conflict resolution and management, and housing operations. The Assistant Director reports to one of three Associate Directors of Student Life. The AD position will provide the skills and experience necessary to work in any setting in Student Affairs. Assistant Directors are integral in the decision making process for the Office and the management of the on-campus student population. Assistant Directors also have the opportunity to be involved in campus wide initiatives that will expose them to a number of different areas in student development and higher education. The Office of Student Life is a dynamic organization that is continually looking to improve the environment within the residence halls and link the curricular and co-curricular experience of students. Loyola College is a growing and supportive environment that enables practitioners to be creative in addressing many different issues. We are looking for people interested in being active in moving our office forward and lending their ideas and expertise to a student life program with a solid foundation. A master’s degree in College Student Personnel or related field and 1-3 years residence hall experience is required for this position. Loyola offers a competitive total compensation package that includes full benefits, a furnished, two-bedroom, apartment including internet and cable connections, parking and a board plan during the academic year. For more information about this position, and to apply, please go to www.loyola.edu/careers to complete the online application. A cover letter, resume and list of three professional references are required and may be attached at the appropriate prompt on the application. Resume review will begin in mid-February and we will be interviewing at both the NASPA and ACPA Conferences. The position start date is July 1, 2008. Loyola College is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our educational mission. For a complete job description please download it here AD Job Listing |