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Director of Community Life

Posting Number: R0003907
Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about student engagement, leadership development, and building a thriving campus community? Join us as the Director of Community Life and make a lasting impact on student leadership, programming, and governance!

The Director of Community Life is a member of the Student Engagement team within Student Life and Formation and reports to the Dean of Students. Areas of oversight include Associated Student Body governance, student leader development (LEAD), student portal app, planning and communication for Traditional Undergraduate student programming.

Salary:
Pay range $ 68,640 - $70,000
Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional, Job Level - 3

Job Status:
Full time

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Job Description:

What We're Looking For:

• A collaborative leader who can engage and support students in their personal, professional, and spiritual growth
  
• A strategic thinker who can oversee student governance, leadership programs, and campus engagement initiatives
  
• An effective mentor with experience guiding college students in leadership development
  
• A strong communicator with excellent organizational and conflict management skills
  
• A tech-savvy professional with proficiency in G-Suite and experience with app administration (preferred)
  
• A budget-conscious manager with experience overseeing financial resources
  
• A passionate educator who values co-curricular learning and student involvement
  
• A team player who can collaborate across departments to enhance student life
  
• A culturally competent leader who values diversity and inclusion in student programming
  
• A faith-driven individual committed to Christian values and active church involvement
  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee Associated Student Body (ASB) governance and student leadership programs
  
• Develop and implement year-round leadership training for student leaders
  
• Advise and oversee Student Senate and student organizations
  
• Manage and oversee multiple ASB and departmental budgets
  
• Lead the Student Leader Development (LEAD) committee and leadership initiatives
  
• Coordinate and support student programming via the Campus Activities Taskforce
  
• Serve as the primary co-curricular admin for the student portal app
  
• Support spiritual growth initiatives within student organizations
  
• Ensure effective communication and planning for student programming
  
• Serve on the Co-Curricular Education Committee
  

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education or a similar field preferred.
  
• 3-5 years of experience with increasing responsibility.
  
• Proficiency with basic G-Suite utilities (Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms)
  
• UX design and app admin experience preferred
  
• Demonstrated efficiency with prioritizing and organizing projects.
  
• Experience in effectively mentoring college students.
  
• Budget supervision experience.
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict management skills.Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
  
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local 'Fair Chance' laws.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Vision to read documents, email and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God's love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.


Apply online at https://pointloma.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PLNUCareers/job/Point-Loma-Campus---San-Diego-CA/Director-of-Community-Life_R0003907

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