Director of Student Life and Leadership

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024, 2025 & 2026 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit & Nationally!

Shape the Student First Experience. Build Community. Lead with Purpose.

The Director of Student Life & Leadership is a dynamic campus leader who brings people, programs, and opportunities together to create a thriving student experience. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Life, Leadership, & Athletics, this role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for student affairs, campus life, and, where applicable, residence hall operations. With a student-first mindset, the Director champions belonging, engagement, well-being, and career readiness while creating a safe, inclusive, and vibrant campus environment where students can thrive and stay connected long after graduation.

The Director leads campus student development, engagement, and support; oversees student conduct, crisis response, and campus care; supervises student affairs staff and residence hall operations where applicable; manages budgets and resources; and leads student life programs, traditions, orientation, and commencement. The Director also supports student wellness and basic needs, serves as Deputy Title IX Coordinator, strengthens engagement among online and commuter students, uses data to assess impact, and maintains a visible, approachable presence across campus.

A successful candidate for the Director of Student Life and Leadership position will have a master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Leadership, Counseling, Education, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education student affairs administration. Candidates should demonstrate experience in student conduct administration, crisis intervention, staff supervision, and student event planning and execution. A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education, student affairs, leadership, or a related field is preferred.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

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ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority.

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