Senior Director of Campus Life
Williamsport, PA
Full Time
Staff
Mid Level
Lycoming College is hiring a Senior Director of Campus Life to work within its Student Affairs & Success Division
The Senior Director of Campus Life at Lycoming College, a private liberal arts and sciences institution, serves as a student‑centered, visionary educator and community builder. This live‑in leadership position plays an essential role in cultivating a robust, inclusive, and developmentally rich campus culture that supports students’ academic, personal, and social success.
The Senior Director works closely with the Dean of Students to provide strategic oversight for residential living, housing management, community standards & conduct, the First‑Year Experience (FYE) in residence, and student engagement & campus programming. The Senior Director supervises three Assistant Directors of Campus Life & Residential Living and the Assistant Director of Campus Life & Student Engagement, ensuring that both areas operate collaboratively, consistently, and effectively within the newly developed Campus Life team. In addition, the Senior Director of Campus Life will provide leadership and oversight to the college’s Fraternity & Sorority Life program.
The Senior Director of Campus Life is expected to demonstrate cultural humility, inclusive and identity‑aware leadership, strong crisis‑response skills, and a deep commitment to relationship‑centered student support within a residential liberal arts environment.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
Strategic Leadership & Campus Culture
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications
What We Offer!
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:
Please submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position.
Priority review of applications will be given to those who apply by February 13, 2026, and will cease once the position has been filled. Criminal history background check, ACT 153 clearances and motor vehicle record checks will be conducted post offer.
The Senior Director of Campus Life at Lycoming College, a private liberal arts and sciences institution, serves as a student‑centered, visionary educator and community builder. This live‑in leadership position plays an essential role in cultivating a robust, inclusive, and developmentally rich campus culture that supports students’ academic, personal, and social success.
The Senior Director works closely with the Dean of Students to provide strategic oversight for residential living, housing management, community standards & conduct, the First‑Year Experience (FYE) in residence, and student engagement & campus programming. The Senior Director supervises three Assistant Directors of Campus Life & Residential Living and the Assistant Director of Campus Life & Student Engagement, ensuring that both areas operate collaboratively, consistently, and effectively within the newly developed Campus Life team. In addition, the Senior Director of Campus Life will provide leadership and oversight to the college’s Fraternity & Sorority Life program.
The Senior Director of Campus Life is expected to demonstrate cultural humility, inclusive and identity‑aware leadership, strong crisis‑response skills, and a deep commitment to relationship‑centered student support within a residential liberal arts environment.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
Strategic Leadership & Campus Culture
- Co‑create with the Dean of Students a vision for a dynamic, student‑centered Campus Life ecosystem that reflects the College’s liberal arts mission.
- Serve as a key architect, along with the Dean of Students, of campus culture—strengthening belonging, engagement, and well‑being through integrated residential, engagement, and conduct strategies.
- Champion an environment that honors diverse identities, encourages self‑authorship, and supports the holistic development of all students.
- Supervise the Assistant Directors of Campus Life & Residential Living and the Assistant Director of Campus Life & Student Engagement, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Students to support recruitment, training, and mentoring Campus Life professional and student staff, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for Fraternity & Sorority Life, including chapter operations, community development, risk management, and leadership training.
- Support and advise governing councils and chapter leadership, fostering a values‑based fraternity/sorority community that contributes positively to campus culture.
- Collaborate with alumni advisors, national headquarters, and campus partners to ensure compliance, student safety, inclusive practices, and organizational development.
- Align FSL initiatives with Campus Life goals related to belonging, leadership, and community engagement.
- Participate in the campus‑wide after‑hours and weekend on‑call duty rotation, providing high‑level leadership during crises involving mental health, alcohol/drug incidents, interpersonal conflicts, and emergency responses when needed.
- Provide guidance and support to professional and student staff responding to incidents; ensure timely and appropriate follow‑up.
- Maintain a live‑in presence within campus housing, fostering visibility, approachability, community connection, and rapid response to student needs.
- Serve as a campus leader during emergencies, coordinating with Public Safety and College administration as needed.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Students and the Campus Life team on assessment efforts related to Residential Living, Community Standards, FYE, and Student Engagement to inform decision‑making and strategic improvements.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Students on policy development, review, and communication to ensure clarity, accessibility, and consistent application across the student experience.
- Utilize data-driven insights to propose student initiatives, supports, and programs that support retention, student satisfaction, and learning outcomes.
- Serve on institutional committees, task forces, and cross-divisional working groups related to student success, belonging, wellness, and campus planning.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to support a vibrant campus culture.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field.
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, with demonstrated leadership in at least two of the following: residential life, housing, student conduct, community standards, student engagement, or FYE.
- Experience supervising professional staff and managing complex departmental operations.
- Strong crisis management skills, with experience in on‑call leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and identity‑aware leadership.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check annually in compliance with the College’s insurance regulation requirements and the ability to operate campus safety vehicles.
- Successful completion of ACT 153 Clearances.
- Experience in liberal arts college settings.
- Experience with restorative practices, mediation, or conflict resolution.
- Familiarity with housing, conduct, and engagement software platforms.
- Training in trauma-informed care or student development theory.
What We Offer!
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Health insurance – with a wide variety of health plan options available
- Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Cancer insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
- Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 14 holidays per year
- Summer hours
- 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
- Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities.
- Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees.
- Use of the campus Library.
Please submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position.
Priority review of applications will be given to those who apply by February 13, 2026, and will cease once the position has been filled. Criminal history background check, ACT 153 clearances and motor vehicle record checks will be conducted post offer.
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