Assistant Director of Student Experience

Simpson College; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus apartment

Meal plan

Utilities included

Pet friendly housing

Laundry facility

Full benefits package

Job summary

Simpson College's Department of Residence Life seeks a dynamic Assistant Director of Student Experience to oversee the Fraternity/Sorority and theme housing (about 250 residents) and supervise 6+ student staff. The AD leads FSL recruitment, staff training, and selection while developing relationships with students through leadership, programming, and counseling.

Located in Indianola, IA, Simpson College is a private four-year institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of Fraternity/Sorority and theme housing (~250 residents) and supervise 6+ student staff.
• Lead departmental projects such as FSL recruitment, staff training, or selection.
• Develop interpersonal relationships with students through staff leadership, programming, and counseling/advising students with individual concerns.
• Main responsibility within the FSL residential community; opportunities exist for collateral experience in the Division of Student Development.

Skills

FSL experience

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Department of Residence Life at Simpson College is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Ass istant 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 professional s 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 1 2 00 students.The town of Indianola has a population of around 1 6 ,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
• Th e position is 12- month , live-on.
  • Remuneration includes an on-campus apartment, laundry, partner s and pets permitte d , 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.

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 2 4 th . The desired starting date for the position is on or around October 5 th, but is negotiable .

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 Collegeare hereby notifiedthat this institution does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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 Actare directedto contact Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125-1299,[phone]. 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 ([e-mail] ) 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 committedto 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 butare not limitedto criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. Simpson’s annual security compliance document is available on theSimpson Security website . To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,you willbe requiredto, upon being made an offer of employment, produce documents thatare specifiedby the federal government to establish your identity and right to work in the United States. These documents mustbe producedno later than seventy-two (72) hours after beginning paid employment.Questions?Contact the Human Resources department [e-mail]

SIMPSON COLLEGE PROMOTES A CLEAR AIR LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT.SMOKING IS PROHIBITEDON COLLEGE PROPERTY.