Director, Campus - Student Affairs

Position: Director, Campus Life - Student Affairs
Location: St. Louis

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a higher education professional for the position of Director, Campus Life. The Division advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success. The Director will implement key strategic planning initiatives for the co‑curricular experience of students, both graduate and undergraduate, through Campus Life programs and services.

The role serves as a senior leader in the Division and is responsible for managing a complex set of programs and services that impact the student experience, including Student Involvement, Sorority and Fraternity Life, Leadership Development, and Programming and Campus Vibrancy.

Scheduled Hours

37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key contact and provide operational oversight for Campus Life.
• Lead and supervise senior staff and their teams, overseeing recruitment, training, coaching, financial management, and evaluation.
• Define, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, services, and university policies that advance the priorities of the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life.
• Coordinate planning of large campus events such as Bear Beginnings, WILD, and Thurtene Carnival.
• Advise student groups, leadership programs, and both graduate and undergraduate student government, including sorority and fraternity life.
• Build and maintain relationships with campus partners through service on university and division task forces, committees, and planning groups.
• Provide advising services, programs, and resources to all student groups and initiatives, including oversight of Student Union and the undergraduate student government.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to work on and off‑campus locations.
• Typically seated at a desk or table with repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Utilisation of office equipment.

Education & Qualifications

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree plus 10 years of experience in higher education or student affairs administration; or a Master’s degree, Ph.D., or higher education leadership experience with 8 years of related work.

Experience

• Required:
  
  5 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: 8 years of experience leading initiatives in a higher education student affairs division.

Skills

• Active listening; client counseling.
• Independent judgment; interpersonal communication; oral communication.
• Prioritization, public speaking, teamwork, collaboration, independent work.
• Commitment to workplace diversity; written communication.

Driver's License

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

Compensation

Salary range: $75,200.00 – $ annually (Grade G14).

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with starting contributions of 7%.
• Wellness programs: challenges, health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, dietitian access.
• Family care: 4 weeks of caregiver leave; tuition coverage up to 100% for dependents at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

Accommodation & Pre‑Employment Screening

Applicants requiring accommodations can email Candidate Questions or call 314‑935‑1149. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, drug screening, and other verification processes.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications by underrepresented groups. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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