Director Student Life - Phoenix Campus

Director of Student Life â?? Phoenix Campus

Will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and senior leadership to foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. Play a critical in advancing the university's mission and goals, promoting student retention and success, and supporting students' personal and academic growth. 

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• 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.

• Manage departmental budgets, policies, and procedures.

• Serve on university committees and collaborate with academic and administrative partners to enhance campus life.

Student Support & Engagement

• Lead initiatives that support student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and retention.

• Advocate for student needs and ensure student perspectives are represented in campus decision-making.

• Develop programs that promote leadership, community engagement, and personal growth.

Student Conduct & Crisis Response

• 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.

Campus & Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus departments to support student success.

• Build partnerships with community organizations and nonprofits to expand opportunities for student involvement, service, and volunteerism.

• Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate programs and services using student feedback and engagement data.

• Monitor and report student success and engagement outcomes to inform decision-making and planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field required.

• 5years of progressively responsible experience in Student Affairs or Higher Education, including supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• 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.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency with student information systems, assessment tools, and data analysis.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive campus community.

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.