Director of Student Life
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Job Location:
Farmington, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Student Life
University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)
Are you a dynamic student affairs professional ready to make a lasting impact on campus culture community and student success The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)a public liberal arts institution recognized for its close-knit community and student-centered missionis seeking a visionaryDirector of Student Lifeto lead and enhance the student experience.
As a key member of the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management leadership team you will shape a vibrant campus life that fosters belonging engagement and growth. This role is pivotal in supporting the holistic development of UMF students and strengthening the institutions commitment to inclusion innovation and excellence.
A typical salary is up to $65000
The start date for this position will be January 5 2026 or July 1 2026
What Youll Do
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of Residential Life including housing staff development budgets and crisis management.
- Oversee student organizations campus programming and student governance ensuring every student has the opportunity to lead connect and contribute.
- Serve as UMFs Chief Conduct Officer promoting accountability equity and fairness in student conduct processes.
- Act as UMFs Homeless Student Liaison coordinating resources and partnerships to support students facing housing insecurity.
- Manage the UMF Shuttle Service and serve as a critical member of the campus on-call rotation to respond to student needs.
- Collaborate across departments to create an inclusive engaged and supportive campus environment that drives student success and retention.
Who You Are
- A student-centered leader who champions collaboration inclusion and student empowerment.
- A strategic thinker who can translate vision into actionable results.
- Experienced in crisis response conduct management and community building on a college campus.
- Skilled in mentoring and supervising staff managing budgets and navigating complex situations with integrity and empathy.
- Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in the student experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Higher Education Student Personnel Student Affairs or a closely related field.
- 57 years of progressive experience in residential life and student affairs.
- Demonstrated success in supervision crisis management and student conduct administration.
- Strong communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Valid drivers license (based on UMS standards)
Preferred: Experience in risk management budgeting assessment and case/housing management software.
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Why UMF
UMF offers the best of both worldsa welcoming inclusive liberal arts community in the heart of Maines western mountains. Youll join a campus that values innovation collaboration and purpose-driven work all while making a measurable impact on students lives.
The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees and eligible part-time employees that includes but not limited to:
- Paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Low-cost short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental life insurance
- Tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents
- 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plans with employer contribution
How to apply:
Materials must be submitted via the Apply Now below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and you must upload the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin following the close of business on November 15 2025
- We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
- Incompleted recruitment materials will not be considered.
- If materials are received after the recruitment deadline review will be at the discretion of the university.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You may view the Universitys Annual Security Report. If you have any questions contact UMF Dept. of Public Safety / Campus Police University of Maine at Farmington 149 Quebec Street Farmington Maine 04938-1994 tel UMF
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, le ... View more
