Assistant Director of Student Experience Assistant Director of Student Experience

Company:

Simpson College

Job Location:

Indianola, Iowa

Category:

Residence Life and Housing

Type:

Full-Time Assistant Director of Student Experience

Simpson College Location:

Indianola, IA

Open Date:

Jul 31, 2026 Description The Department of Residence Life at Simpson College is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Student Experience. The AD oversees the administration of Fraternity/Sorority and theme housing (approximately 250 residents) and is responsible for developing and supervising 6+ student staff members. The AD serves as one of four on-call professionals and leads departmental projects such as FSL recruitment, staff training, or selection. The successful candidate will also develop interpersonal relationships with students through staff leadership, programming implementation, and conducting meetings and counseling/advising students with individual concerns, as they facilitate the development of an academic and responsible community. The Assistant Director's main responsibility is within the FSL residential community; opportunities exist to obtain additional/collateral experience in the Division of Student Development, as desired. Simpson College is a vibrant four-year private college affiliated with the United Methodist Church located in Indianola, Iowa. Simpson's full residential community houses over 90 percent of the college's full-time population of approximately 1200 students. The town of Indianola has a population of around 16,000 and is located 12 miles south of Des Moines. Qualifications Master's degree in a relevant field preferred but not required. Previous FSL experience required; professional FSL experience preferred The position is 12-month, live-on. Remuneration includes an on-campus apartment, laundry, partners and pets permitted, an office separate from living quarters, a meal plan (while school is in session), utilities/wired and wireless internet, a competitive salary, and a full benefits package. Application Instructions Interested Applicants should submit; Cover letter: Please highlight interest in and qualifications for this position, Resume or CV Names and contact information of three professional references Graduate transcripts (unofficial). It is the policy and practice of Simpson College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a preferred submission date of August 24th. The desired starting date for the position is on or around October 5th, but is negotiable. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/190532 NOTICE

OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Simpson College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning Simpson College's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX - Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act are directed to contact Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125-1299, (515) 961-1511. Persons may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX - Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act.

TITLE IX

Simpson College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. Simpson College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about non-compliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy, more information, or to report an instance of sex or gender-based discrimination, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (titleix@simpson.edu) and/or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. The College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. Simpson's annual security compliance document is available on the Simpson Security website. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to, upon being made an offer of employment, produce documents that are specified by the federal government to establish your identity and right to work in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after beginning paid employment. Questions? Contact the Human Resources department at employment@simpson.edu

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PROHIBITED

ON COLLEGE PROPERTY.

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