Graceland University is seeking a full-time Executive Director for Housing and Student Engagement/Associate Dean of Students. The Associate Dean of Students supports the University’s mission by providing strategic leadership for the holistic student experience. This includes oversight of residential living, student government, campus activities, and coordination with the Vice President of Student Life on revenue-generating functions such as conferences and events.
Primary Responsibilities
Residential Strategy: Provide leadership for Residence Life, including the House system, theme housing, and campus apartments
Housing Operations: Oversee occupancy management, assignments, billing processes, and Residential Living Policy appeals
Activities & Programming: Supervise staff responsible for campus-wide programming, ensuring a vibrant, inclusive, and consistent calendar of events
Staff Supervision
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of professional and student staff. Direct reports include:
Additional supervisory responsibilities include:
Budgetary Oversight
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, MBA, or a related field required
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in student life or higher education operations
Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing complex budgets
Skills: Ability to lead during crisis situations, manage revenue-generating functions, and navigate legal frameworks (e.g., Title IX, Fair Housing)
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Graceland University welcomes your application and interest in the open positions listed on this website. Updates are made regularly, so please check back often. Benefits overview is available here. Graceland offers a generous paid time off policy, which includes vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.
Graceland is a nonsectarian institution sponsored by Community of Christ, which provides a rich Christian heritage. Graceland has two main campuses: one located in Lamoni, Iowa, and one located in Independence, Missouri.
Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is much more than a school. Graceland is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who make up a worldwide community network that reaches far beyond the two campuses.
All applications/resumes are kept on file for one year. If you see future positions that interest you, please let us know so we may submit your application materials. Reference letters will not be accessible to applicants during the application process nor after becoming an employee.
Graceland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We’re looking for candidates who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Graceland University consists of two campuses: the Lamoni campus is a residential liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines, IA and the Independence, Missouri campus which focuses on degree completion, adult and graduate programs.
