Associate Director of Community Life (Programming)

The Associate Director (AD) of Community Life (Programming) in the Office of Community Life works with the Senior Associate Director (Programming) to design, implement, and evaluate educational and preventative programming and events that promote community living and student success. This role addresses compliance-related issues, including Clery Act and hazing prevention, and fosters collaboration across campus departments. Additionally, the AD engages with students through mentoring, mediation, and conflict resolution, ensuring all programming aligns with Liberty University’s mission, student development theory, and FERPA regulations. The AD works independently, exercising sound judgment, while reporting directly to the Senior Associate Director (Programming) of Community Life and assisting in various areas as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Senior Associate Director (Programming) to develop, implement, and evaluate educational and preventative programming and events addressing community living, conflict resolution, student engagement and compliance related initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for students through mentoring, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• Contact and correspond with parents when warranted (physical, social, psychological, spiritual, academic, or discipline-related issues) and in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Collaborate and serve as a liaison with faculty, staff, and campus partners to promote and coordinate programming, events, training, and awareness of initiatives.
• Attend Dean of Students, departmental, official Liberty University meetings, annual training/conferences and professional development as required.
• Vote on recommendations for student discipline during regular Conduct Review Committee (CRC) meetings.
• Assist with creating and updating office publications, website content, and social media related to educational and preventative programming.
• Maintain accurate records of programming activities and student participation.
• Remain current on best practices, compliance standards, and emerging technologies, processes, and performance benchmarks relevant to programming and student engagement.
• Participate in on-call rotation during business hours and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Be acquainted with the Community Standards processes and assist as needed.
• Act as a Campus Security Authority and Title IX Responsible Employee, complying with the Clery Act and Title IX policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

A completed Master’s degree with a concentration in higher education, student development, counseling, pastoral studies, biblical studies, or a related field is required. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are required. At least one year of mid-level management experience and/or student development-related experience in a leadership or management capacity is required.  Strong working knowledge of educational trends as they relate to higher education is preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Exceptional abilities to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Exceptional skills in understanding, speaking, and writing English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow for professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government, and community customers and associates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and related software.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience.
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to train and coach others.

Problem-Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting.  It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.      

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.  Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Hybrid

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.