POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Development, the Associate Director of Student Life is responsible for creating, implementing, and assessing a robust co-curricular student experience through campus activities and events, campus-community engagement, and student leadership development. This position will facilitate and execute student development-related, on-campus activities such as student groups, clubs, organizations, student leadership programs, and student-led events. The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy working in collaborative, team-oriented settings and strongly desire to steward a superior experience for all students through campus events, intentional activities, and timely developmental opportunities. The scope of this position is wide-ranging and requires an equally diverse skillset and blending of abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein. However, this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement comprehensive leadership development programs that empower students to cultivate communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Foster partnerships with campus departments, student affairs professionals, faculty, and external organizations to facilitate collaborative opportunities for student leadership growth and engagement.
• Serve as the staff sponsor for The King’s Council (student leadership program) and provide oversight to council members.
• Manage clubs and student organizations and facilitate the launch of new clubs and organizations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a co-curricular student activities program that engages students, encourages student learning and development, facilitates community within the TKU student body, and supports student satisfaction and retention.
• Evaluate and assess student activities, programs, and events to maintain student satisfaction and meet department goals.
• Manage and administer budgets for student clubs, organizations, leadership programs, and events, ensuring responsible allocation of financial resources and alignment with departmental goals through transparent and effective fiscal management.
• Oversee and manage the services and resources offered in TKU’s Student Union.
• Recruit, train, and coach student volunteers to serve in roles within Student Development departmental programming (small groups, prayer room leaders, local outreach, chapel volunteers, missions, etc.)
• Develop meaningful relationships with TKU students (both undergraduate and graduate) to offer counsel and contribute to their personal & spiritual growth.
• Assist the Student Development team in planning and implementing co-curricular student programs to achieve team goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Model core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across departments. Establish and maintain professional communication and ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful (TKU Social Covenant).
• Communicate effectively to present information accurately and clearly both internally and publicly.

• Participate in professional development in alignment with University, department, and personal goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by governing entities (DOE, TRACS, ABHE, etc.)
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and serve on relevant committees as needed.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Additional ministry training or certification is preferred.

• 1-2 years of ministry experience required
• Experience with MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to prudently safeguard confidential information.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Self-initiation and self-motivation for independent follow-through on projects.
• Ability to understand, summarize, and present information in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to organize materials and work with a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability for critical and logical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving.

• Criminal Background Verification

• Maintain emotional control under stress in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment.
• Occasional irregular work hours with some participation at evening and weekend events required.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.