Job Description:

• Full-time, exempt staff position in the Office of Residence Life;
• Translate SPU's overall philosophy and objectives into a practical and meaningful set of programs, activities and services for students within their living environment;
• supervise, recruit, educate and advise student staff and residents;
• provide counseling and referral services to individual students;
• interpret University housing policies, rules and procedures to staff and residents;
• coordinate student-related educational, personal, spiritual, recreational and social activities and experiences;
• direct the student discipline process for residence halls; instruct leadership development courses;
• educate students regarding issues of Christian growth, values clarification, lifestyle choices, relationship issues, and other areas of personal growth
• other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in student development, student personnel services or related field;
• a proven understanding of and commitment to student development;
• an ability to assume leadership in promoting a multicultural living, educational and work environment.

Preferred:

• previous residence-life experience.

Additional Information:
Seattle Pacific University seeks faith-affirming Christian applicants committed to the educational mission of the University and its lifestyle expectations. Persons of color are encourage to apply.  
 
Benefits include two-bedroom apartment, meal plan, medical, ife and disability insurance, tuition discount, and institutional contribution to a retirement plan.

Application Instructions:
Position will remain open until filled.  Screening of applications will begin immediately.  Please submit a cover letter and resume.

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