Director Student Life - Phoenix Campus

About the role#

The Director of Student Life for the Phoenix campus provides leadership for student support services, campus programming, and initiatives focused on student success, engagement, well-being, and belonging. This role works closely with faculty, staff, and senior leadership to foster an inclusive campus environment and support student growth. Please note that occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

What you'll do#

• Provide leadership and oversight for Student Life programs, services, events, and related facilities usage.
• Supervise and develop Student Life staff, fostering a collaborative and student-centered culture.
• Lead initiatives that support student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and retention.
• Manage departmental budgets, policies, and procedures while serving on university committees.
• Oversee student conduct processes and support compliance with university policies.
• Serve as a key resource during student crises, coordinating support services and campus response efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to build partnerships with community organizations for student involvement.
• Evaluate programs and services using student feedback, engagement data, and success outcomes.

What you'll need#

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Student Affairs or Higher Education, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of student development theory and higher education best practices.
• Experience with student conduct, crisis management, and student support services.
• Demonstrated success in staff supervision, budget management, and program assessment.
• Proficiency with student information systems, assessment tools, and data analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Location & details#

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Work Modality: On-site
• Position Type: Full-time
• Term: Rolling