Director of Campus Life

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a full-time, 12-month, Director of Campus Life for its Student Life Office on the Mount Vernon main campus.  The Director of Campus Life serves to support and enact the mission of the Student Life Division by training and mentoring student leaders, engaging the student body to understand and respond to student needs, and seeking to develop a premiere, holistic student experience. The Director serves as the primary leader and mentor for the Student Government Association members, provides oversight for all student-sponsored campus events, and assists the Vice President for Student Life with any projects and initiatives. The position reports to the VP for Student Life and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. A full complement of benefits is provided, including a health care plan, retirement contributions and tuition assistance (self and dependents).  The candidate will also receive generous holidays, and vacation and sick days earned on an accrual basis.

Responsibilities for this position include: 

Daily Responsibilities:

• Serve as the advisor for the Student Government Association
• Train and mentor SGA student leaders
• Attend, provide oversight, and contribute to all SGA meetings and events
• Manage class councils, which includes the recruitment and training of faculty and staff to serve as class council advisors
• Lead the Student Life Office’s contribution to major campus events including, but not limited to New Student Orientation, Move-in Day, New Student Institute, Welcome Week, Sonfest, Homecoming, etc.
• Manage and oversee the Intramural Athletics Program
• Manage and oversee The REC (Recreational Equipment Checkout) student staff, inventory, and processes
• Develop and manage programming designed to serve the commuter student population
• Oversee club and organization processes, officers, and faculty advisors
• Serve as chairperson for the University Calendar Committee
• Serve as a primary contact to assist students experiencing issues and/or difficulties that may lead to thoughts of withdrawing.
• Supervise the game room in Hyson Student center
• Supervise the development of New Student Orientation
• Promote a well-rounded activity program for all members of the student body based on a holistic approach to student development
• Establish and assess measurable student learning outcomes, program goals, and objectives to ensure recognized best practices and standards are upheld
• Develops and manages the Civic Engagement program
• Actively participate on relevant committees, including, but not limited to the Title IX and Food Service Committees
• Respond to student and parent e-mails, calls, concerns, etc