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Posting Details
Position Title Director for Student Life and Student Leadership
Position Control Number A04170
Type of Position Administration
Position Status Full-time
Department 4001-Student Success and Student Life
Campus Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR
Position Location Oregon
Job Summary Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Student Life, the Director for Student Life and Student Leadership, Oregon provides strategic leadership, direction, assessment, and operational oversight for student engagement, leadership development, student organizations, and co-curricular programming on the Oregon campus. The Director develops long-range goals, policies, assessment measures, and resource strategies that enhance student success, belonging, leadership development, and campus engagement. The position collaborates with academic and administrative partners to advance institutional priorities and supervises departmental operations, budgets, staff, and student leadership initiatives. The Director for SLL, Oregon will work closely with Director for SLL, California.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities. Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities are as follows:
Knowledge of:
Computer skills enabling employee to make changes in various web editing
tools along with web-based forms.
Create effective and useful documents in Microsoft suite, Google
Documents, Google Forms and any other software program required for this
position. Knowledge of SCT Banner and Qualtrics preferred.
Knowledge of video conferencing software including (but not limited to)
Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Skills:
Strong written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal
skills that enable the employee to interact effectively with
administration, faculty, staff, students, and guests.
Ability to:
Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and
promotes humanism.
Prioritize and successfully complete multiple duties while paying close
attention to detail.
Skilled in making decisions with sound judgment.
Required Qualifications Education:
Master's degree in related field. Equivalent combination of education and
experience may be considered.
Experience or Training:
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible leadership and supervisory
experience in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience
in student affairs, student success, student engagement, or higher
education administration.
Two (2) or more years of direct supervisory experience leading
professional staff, student employees, and/or graduate assistants.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic plans,
departmental goals, assessment plans, and learning outcomes.
Experience developing, administering, and monitoring departmental
operating budgets and student program funds.
Experience using assessment data, student success metrics, and program
evaluation to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Experience leading behavioral intervention, student crisis response, case
management coordination, or serving on a Behavioral Intervention Team
(BIT) or CARES team.
Experience advising student government, student organizations, leadership
programs, or co-curricular initiatives.
Demonstrated success building collaborative partnerships across academic
affairs, student affairs, and external community organizations.
Experience supporting graduate and professional students within a higher
education environment.
Experience with student information systems, assessment platforms, and
enterprise software such as Banner, Qualtrics, Microsoft 365, or
comparable systems.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to higher
education, including FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, ADA/Section 504, and
student conduct best practices.
Essential Job Duties
Key Responsibilities Co-Curricular Leadership, Strategy, and Student Engagement:
Develop and implement the strategic vision, goals, and long-range plans
for student leadership development and co-curricular engagement on the
Oregon campus.
Direct the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous
improvement of student leadership, student organization, and engagement
initiatives in alignment with institutional priorities.
Establish learning outcomes, performance indicators, and assessment
measures for student leadership and engagement programs and utilize data
to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, operational standards, and
risk-management practices governing student organizations, leadership
activities, and co-curricular programs.
Provide oversight and accountability for student leadership funding,
resource allocation, and program expenditures.
Lead campus-wide student engagement initiatives designed to enhance
leadership development, student involvement, and community building.
Act as co-advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA) and clubs
Provides oversight of processes related to student organization
administration, leadership transitions, student communications, and
program operations which includes, but is not limited to, club application
process, student leadership transitions/trainings, student leader handbook
updates, SGA elections, communications, and the student leader database.
Reviews, approves, and reserves space as appropriate for cocurricular
activities, in partnership with appropriate departments (e.g., events,
health screenings, club international travel, etc.) for Oregon student
leaders.
Key Responsibilities Student Support Services and Student Success Initiatives:
Provide leadership and oversight for student support services related to
student engagement, wellness, leadership development, and student success.
Develop and implement initiatives that promote student retention,
engagement, belonging, and overall student experience.
Analyze student concerns, support trends, and utilization data to identify
emerging student needs and recommend institutional improvements.
Collaborate with university leadership and campus partners to develop
interventions and support resources that enhance student well-being and
success.
Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external service
providers to strengthen student support resources.
Provides leadership and coordination of student behavioral intervention,
crisis response, and case management processes in collaboration with
CARES, Student Affairs leadership, counseling resources, and campus
partners.
Act as point of contact for Optum-related services
Seek solutions for student-related concerns as appropriate; collaborate,
advise, document, and escalate as needed.
Assist and support SLL Director, Pomona with oversight for fitness
benefits for students including sign-ups and reimbursements
Key Responsibilities Strategic Event Leadership and University Engagement:
Provide strategic oversight for student-facing university events and
engagement initiatives.
Develop long-range event and programming strategies that strengthen
institutional culture and support student success goals.
Establish assessment measures and evaluate event outcomes, participation
trends, and student engagement data to inform future programming
decisions.
Direct planning frameworks, resource allocation, and operational execution
of major student engagement initiatives.
Supportive or leadership role as appropriate with planning and
implementation of annual University events including (but not limited
to) Commencement, and Welcome Week/Orientation. Assist with coordination
of post-Commencement gift as needed (e.g., class photos).
Oversee, coordinate, and execute co-curricular programming including (but
not limited to) Community Health Fair and Fall and Spring Club Week.
Key Responsibilities Institutional Partnerships and Strategic Leadership:
Serve as a strategic advisor to divisional and university leadership
regarding student engagement, leadership development, and co-curricular
programming.
Lead collaborative initiatives that advance student engagement, inclusion,
leadership development, and student success.
Develop partnerships across academic and administrative departments to
support institutional priorities and improve student outcomes.
Prepare and present assessment findings, program outcomes, and strategic
recommendations to divisional leadership.
Serve as a member on the Student Affairs Council, Commencement Core/Detail
Team(s), and Crisis Assessment Response Evaluation Team for Students
(CARES)
Serves on committees as appropriate and assigned by Associate Vice Provost
for Student Success
Connects on a regular basis with LEAD and CDHP staff in Lebanon and
College Student Affairs Professionals
Attend Committee meetings on behalf of the Associate Vice Provost for
Student Success as appropriate and as needed for Lebanon campus.
Key Responsibilities Department Administration, Budget Oversight, and Supervision:
Direct and oversee all operations of the Student Life and Student
Leadership department for the Oregon campus.
Establish departmental goals, priorities, annual objectives, and
performance measures consistent with divisional strategic plans.
Develop, administer, monitor, and forecast departmental operating budgets
and student engagement program funds.
Recommend resource allocations and budget priorities to support
departmental and institutional goals.
Prepare budget reports, expenditure analyses, and recommendations for
divisional leadership.
Ensure departmental compliance with institutional policies, accreditation
standards, applicable regulations, and university strategic initiatives.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and operational
standards.
Evaluate organizational effectiveness, staffing needs, and resource
utilization.
Provide supervision, coaching, performance management, and professional
development for assigned staff and student employees.
Coordinate departmental assessment activities and annual reporting
processes.
Some travel to Pomona campus may be required.
Provide supervision to SLL team in absence of SLL Director.
Other duties as assigned.
Posting Details Continued
Work Schedule Work hours:
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm- with some occasional Saturdays or
evening
projects.
Working at WesternU
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and
professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs.
We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your
unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.
We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans,
reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,
• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive
environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships
within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you
love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health
sciences.
• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self
in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration,
and fun at all levels for all people!
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum $80,000.00 Annually
Maximum $80,000.00 Annually
Physical Demands
Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
If yes, list maximum weight and duration The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to walk, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee regularly sits, and is
occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms and squat. This job
requires the use of close vision and the lifting/moving of up to 25 pounds in
the performance of job duties.
Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties of the Director for SLL, Oregon are normally performed in a typical
office setting. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts from
office machines. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to
reception waiting area, telephones and student/faculty traffic.
Posting Information
Posting Number A01044
Posting Date 08/04/2026
Close Date 08/04/2027
Open Until Filled Yes
Conditions of Employment - Background Check
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including
a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health
Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission
if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found
that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-
completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing
employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who
received a conditional offer for the position.
Pay Transparency Act
Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to
provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This
range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including
but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education,
licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It
is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of
the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final
candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as
the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to
pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined
by internal equity and relevant qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity
to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without
regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity,
creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender
identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and
mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic
characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and
medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age,
genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable
protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This
policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without
limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of
absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions
based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Additional Applicant Document
Required License/Certification
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