Senior Director, Student Life

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning Senior Director, Student Life

Salary Grade | 10

Salary Plan | Professional Non Bargaining

FTE | 1.0

Hours per week | 40

Work Schedule | Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Full Time/Part Time | Full Time

Posted Date | 09/01/2026

Open Until Filled | Yes

Review Begins | 09/09/2026

Provides strategic leadership for programs and activities that activate and enhance student engagement and well-being on campus. Directs events, manages, trains, and supports student organizations, and collaborates with staff to foster a positive campus environment. Responsible for the management of all student organizations’ engagement, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, budgetary functions, and accounting for student stipends, where appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree, preferably in student affairs, higher education, counseling, educational leadership, or related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in student development or retention, with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Master's degree, preferably in student affairs, higher education, counseling, educational leadership, or related field Experience in higher education student affairs.

Knowledge of administrative, supervisory, and budget management. Knowledge of applicable regulatory and compliance areas. Crisis management skills. Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to relate to people from all backgrounds and at all levels of an organization. A team player who operates with transparency and fosters trust and collaboration within the organization. Skilled in project management, problem-solving, analysis, follow-through, influence, and persuasion.

Ability to assess, prioritize, and teach the Fostering Success Coaching Model in partnership with students. Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a "Student Focus" attitude and delivery and leadership skills, using a team-based approach. Ability to make effective presentations, have strong public speaking skills, develop and drive change, and effectively communicate change. A genuine interest in empowering students and the ability to connect with students.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the proven ability to establish rapport and credibility with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to examine and re-engineer operations, formulating policy and implementing new successful business strategies. Proficient in student organization CRM, Workday, Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.