Campus

OSU-Institute of Technology

Contact Name & Email

Devin DeBock, devin.debock@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$52000 - $55000

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

The Director of Student Life is in charge of evaluating leadership development, social, cultural, and civic-oriented activities for students of OSU Institute of Technology. The position is also responsible for the coordination of student club and organizations for students and the campus community. The work is performed in collaboration with the Student Life team and others from throughout the campus and in conjunction with the local community. As a residential campus community situated in a rural small community, the Director of Student Life position is a critical position for campus student orientation and retention efforts that provide needed support for students living on and off campus.  An understanding of the institution and the ability to think and work innovatively to continually improve and create new programs of benefit for students and the campus is also critical to the success of this position.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience:

• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Demonstrated examples of relevant work experience, student leadership and involvement in clubs, organizations, volunteerism, mentoring programs, civic involvement and other such activities that can be considered to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description. 

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required if performing the functions of the position requires the use of a personal or university vehicle.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively lead and contribute in a dynamic fashion.
• A positive “can-do” attitude along with a professional appearance and demeanor should be modeled at all times. 
• Must have a willingness to continually self-initiate learning to remain current. 
• Should be able to quickly grasp and apply training, and assist team-mates and others in learning new skills and approaches.
• Must be service oriented with ability to work and respond effectively to diverse audiences of internal and external students and clients, exhibiting high productivity standards. 
• Strong organizational skills as well as a demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be flexible, innovative and self-motivated. 

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal communication skills to include individual interaction and group directives.
• Excellent listening skills and customer responsiveness are essential, continually incorporating feedback, ideas and requests. 
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.