The Lower School Director of Student Life is part of the Lower School administrative team. The Director of Student Life operates as a campus supervisor on a rotation of all three Lower School campuses. The position also has the overall responsibility for Lower School student programs, special celebrations, activities, and school-sponsored social gatherings. 

• Collaborate as part of the Lower School leadership team in various administrative roles including parent communication and campus supervision.
• Together with the Lower School leadership team, lead and guide the student discipline process and implement Student Handbook policies, expectations, and standards.
• Serve as a curator of student culture at Ben Lippen School; focus on the “who” side of students and the overall Lower School experience.
• Foster a strong sense of community and spirit and promote the school’s core values in the Lower School.
• Work with divisional leadership to ensure the Lower School’s educational program delivers on the school’s mission.
• Develop and coordinate class-level activities, service projects, and programs with Lower School’s leadership team.
• Initiate student programs, oversee team activities, and collaborate with the Lower School Parent-Teacher Fellowship leaders to plan school-sponsored social gatherings.
• Collaborate with the Lower School leadership team to ensure support for all students’ relational growth in order to enhance school culture.
• Provide vision and oversight for the Lower School student life program.
• Work with the Head of School and Executive Team leaders to implement the School’s strategic initiatives and key PK3-4th grade priorities in the Lower School.
• Fulfill all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the school.

• Be of strong Christian faith 
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Prior experience in a similar student life role preferred
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated skill using technology
• ACSI certification, or work toward attaining certification upon hiring
• Passion for serving children and families through the high calling of Christian education.

BLS/CIU provides a benefits package that includes:

• Health Plan;
• 401(k) plan with match opportunity;
• 100% of employee’s cost of group life insurance;
• Long term disability insurance;
• Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave;
• Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate.