SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE

Job Description

Working Title:          Director of Student Life

Job Classification:    Professional

FLSA Exemption:     Professional

Department:             Student Affairs

Purpose:

The Director of Student Life provides programs and services designed to enhance the extracurricular environment for the students of South Georgia College.

Nature of Work:

Essential Functions

·        Assist students, college staff, and other members of the community with planning and implementing student activities designed to enhance entertainment and educational offerings for the campus community.

·        Coordinate, promote and supervise campus events such as socials, dances, club showcases, field day events, games, student interest seminars, contests, fund-raisers, trips, community service, and recreational competitions.

·        Assist clubs and organizations with preparing and monitoring budgets.  

·        Meet with SGA and other groups to promote inter-group sponsorship of events.

·        Assist with providing or arranging transportation for college-related trips.

·        Plan, process and account for budgets for events, supplies, contracts, and personnel supporting the college’s student development mission.

·        Assist with other student services functions, as assigned.

·        Assist with ongoing efforts to measure and improve program effectiveness.

·        Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Exceptional Functions

Required/Desired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

·        Ability to maintain and keep records and to organize data in preparation of records and reports.

·        Proficiency in computer applications.

·        Ability to make and apply decisions in accordance with departmental and institutional policies.

·        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the general public.

Required/Desired Education, Experience and Necessary Qualifications:

·        Completion of bachelor’s degree is desirable, as is successful work experience in planning and conducting college student activities or related efforts.

Supervision:

The Director of Student Life will report to the Vice President for Student Affairs.  The Director of Student Life will supervise assigned student workers.