What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Life position at FBBC&TS?
Supervise all students and contribute to their spiritual, social, and academic development so that their attitudes and actions will honor Christ and uphold the objectives of Faith Baptist Bible College.
Position Details
Position:
Director of Student Life
Type:
Full Time
Reports to:
Executive Vice President
Supervises:
This position has direct responsibility for up to seven individuals, which may include the Dean of Men, Dean of Women, Assistant Dean of Women, Administrative Assistant for Student Life, Director of Health Services, Director of Security, and the Director of the Drama department.
Date Posted:
March 6, 2025
Location:
Ankeny, Iowa
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the personnel, budget, and operations of the Student Life Department.
- Report to the Student Life Committee of the Board of Directors at each meeting.
- Oversee all student discipleship, counseling, and discipline.
- Oversee campus life and activities.
- Oversee student leadership.
- Oversee student housing.
- Update Student Handbook and help students understand and follow policies.
- Oversee campus security
- Oversee health services
- Oversee the drama department
- Oversee Christian service
- Participate in various committees for school improvement and accreditation purposes
Privileges and Accountability
- This position is classified as professional staff and will be entitled to the corresponding benefits as outlined in the benefits plan.
- This position has access to medical, disciplinary, family, academic, and counseling information about students.
- This position is directly responsible to the Executive Vice President.
Convictions and Character/Religious Qualifications
- Applicants must agree without mental reservation with FBBC&TS’s foundational documents.
- Applicants must be Baptists in their beliefs and practice.
- Applicants must adhere to Biblical standards of morality and living.
- Applicants and/or their spouses must not be or ever have been divorced.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- An ability to manage and supervise people effectively.
- An ability to maintain and review a budget and department operations.
- A strong knowledge of God’s Word and skill in counseling and discipleship.
- A love for God, a fervent relationship with Him, and love for people.
- An ability to communicate well with people in various settings from one-on-one to large groups of people.
- A high degree of independent decision-making skills and initiative.
- Strong organizational skills for event planning, activities, calendars, training, etc.
- An ability to relate to all sorts of people, especially college students, from a variety of backgrounds.
Confidential Information
This position has high access to confidential information. Before placing a person in this position, a background check is required.
Academic Qualifications
- A 4-year college degree is desired, preferably in some category of Biblical Studies. A Master’s degree in communications, counseling, theology, or ministry is preferred.
- Previous experience and/or training in department and personnel management are preferred.
- Previous experience and/or training in Biblical counseling is preferred.
- Previous pastoral experience would be very helpful for this position.
Application Checklist
- Carefully read FBBC&TS’s foundational documents.
- Complete and submit your application to hr@faith.edu.
- Email your resume and/or curriculum vitae to hr@faith.edu.
