A Director of Student Affairs leads the student affairs office at a college or university. The office plans and arranges social, cultural, and recreational events and activities of various student groups, according to university policies and regulations; meets and coordinates with student and faculty groups to plan activities; evaluates programs and suggests modifications.
Please submit an online application Summary The Associate Director of Campus Life provides operational leadership for the University's student engagement initiatives. This position oversees the daily administration of student clubs and organizations, fraternity and sorority life, community service programming, and large-scale student-focused programming. Working collaboratively with campus partners, the Associate Director ensures students engage in meaningful engagement opportunities that contribute to students' sense of belonging and retention to the University. The Associate Director also serves as a Success Coach for a caseload of students. Acting as a student's primary point of contact, the Success Coach provides personalized guidance in academic planning, financial aid navigation, campus engagement, and career readiness. Coaches work one-on-one with students to develop tailored success plans aligned with their goals, interests, and strengths while supporting course selection, major exploration, scholarship access, internship guidance, study abroad opportunities, and post-graduation planning. Key Responsibilities Supervision & Department Operations Supervise professional staff and student employees responsible for various areas of campus life. Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of orientation staff and office student workers Develop and maintain, in collaboration with Student Affairs leadership, departmental procedures that improve operational efficiency, customer service, and consistency across campus life areas. Assist with budget oversight, purchasing, inventory management, and operational planning for the department. Collaboration & Student Support Serve as a primary liaison with campus partners regarding campus life programming. Assist students and families in resolving concerns while providing exceptional customer service throughout the student life experience. Assessment & Compliance Monitor operational metrics to evaluate departmental effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure compliance with University policies, FERPA, Clery Act requirements, ADA/Section 504, and other applicable federal, state, and institutional guidelines, in conjunction with campus partners. Prepare reports related to campus life operational performance for divisional leadership. University Engagement Support major University initiatives, including Orientation, Open Houses, Admitted Student Days, Welcome Week, Homecoming and Family Weekend, Commencement, and other enrollment and student engagement activities. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Center for Student Success and Coaching and the Student Affairs leadership team. Success Coach Responsibilities Serve as the primary advisor and success coach for an assigned caseload of students, providing individualized support for academic, personal, and professional development. Guide students through the LIU Four-Year Model, from pre-enrollment and orientation through graduation, helping them integrate into the academic, social, and cultural life of the University. Support students with course registration, major selection, and degree planning aligned with their long-term career goals. Interpret career assessment tools and coach students in developing career paths that complement their academic pursuits. Assist students in navigating financial aid processes, including reviewing award information and understanding deadlines, procedures, and funding options. Plan and implement student success programming, including life planning seminars, academic workshops, and campus engagement initiatives that foster belonging and holistic development. Provide leadership in a designated area of academic success, campus life, residence life, and financial success. Collaborate with key departments across campus including but not limited to Admissions, Academic Affairs, Alumni and Employer Engagement, The Honors College, Learning Support Services, Athletics, to support recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies. Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records, submitting regular reports on retention, registration, and coaching outcomes. Support pre-enrollment and transition activities such as admissions events, orientation, and four-year programming. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Center for Student Success & Coaching. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in Student Life or Student Affairs. Experience managing student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and/or campus programming. Demonstrated experience administering student life policies and procedures. Experience supervising professional and/or student staff. Strong organizational, project management, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Working Conditions Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are required to execute this position including office and university events. Occasional travel to/from other LIU campuses for the facilitation of trainings, meetings and other university functions Materials & Equipment Computer, Microsoft Suite, PeopleSoft, Texting Platform, copier, phone
