Student Life Director

Who We Are

Living & Learning International (L&LI) is a faith-based study abroad organization that provides academically excellent global programs where students live in community, engage the challenges of the world, and learn to respond with a biblical Christian worldview. We work with 40+ institutions across the United States in semester, summer, and short-term study abroad programs. Be part of a charismatic and dedicated team of professionals committed to providing quality study away experiences to U.S. College and University students.

Oversee student life training and operations

• Train new RCs on protocol, position duties and expectations, including the creation and execution of RC training, manuals, and other training materials

• Meet regularly, manage, supervise, & perform ongoing training with RCs on a weekly basis, both as a staff and individually; lead student life meetings

• Supervise RCs in student activity planning, execution and attendance

• Provide specific training to RCs and student life staff, particularly related to case studies, topics awareness, and attending/listening/asking question(s) skills

• Provide job performance reviews to RCs

• Act as a liaison and reference for the Program Director in handling discipline and/or other student life matters

• Aid in the administration of student life’s response(s) to student needs, educate and help in providing health information, prevention and treatments alongside medical personnel

• Train RCs on health protocols, clinic appointments, pharmacy prescriptions and over-the-counter medications that students’ health records provide; attend first clinic/hospital visits

• Walk through and communicate throughout the application and hiring process of new RCs, alongside the Program Director

• Speak into students’ lives and listen with a holistic development perspective

• Budget and account for all funds given for student activities and provide a financial report to the Program Director at the end of the month

• Coach RCs in handling minor discipline issues related to apartment living, such as curfew, house night attendance and chores

• Budget and account for all funds given for discipleship meetings

• Assure the clean, healthy, and safe living environment prior to students’ arrival & post students’ departure, including overseeing inventory and hand-offs, check-in, and check-out

• Manage all phone chips and program phones and ensure that all students have access to a working phone at all times in the semester, in conjunction with RCs

• Ensure that all apartment maintenance is attended to in a timely manner and coordinate delivery of maintenance tasks by maintenance providers

• Manage delivery of semester long projects, such as the student photobooks, bookmarks and photo drive

• Oversee Ecuador Summer Program including Student Activities, Internships and Homestays

• Plan and attend L&LI staff meetings weekly and YouthWorld meetings biweekly

• Coordinate the schedule and logistics for Visitor Week; communicate with Visitors about their questions and needs; attend and/or assign staff led activities

How to Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to Program Director, Kelley Jordan-Taube at kelleyjordantaube@livingandlearninginternational.com with the subject line Student Life Director Application.