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Director of Student Life

University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)

Are you a dynamic student affairs professional ready to make a lasting impact on campus culture, community, and student success? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)—a public liberal arts institution recognized for its close-knit community and student-centered mission—is seeking a visionary Director of Student Life to lead and enhance the student experience.

As a key member of the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management leadership team, you will shape a vibrant campus life that fosters belonging, engagement, and growth. This role is pivotal in supporting the holistic development of UMF students and strengthening the institution’s commitment to inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

A typical salary is up to $65,000

The start date for this position will be January 5, 2026, or July 1, 2026

What You’ll Do

+ Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of Residential Life, including housing, staff development, budgets, and crisis management.

+ Oversee student organizations, campus programming, and student governance, ensuring every student has the opportunity to lead, connect, and contribute.

+ Serve as UMF’s Chief Conduct Officer, promoting accountability, equity, and fairness in student conduct processes.

+ Act as UMF’s Homeless Student Liaison, coordinating resources and partnerships to support students facing housing insecurity.

+ Manage the UMF Shuttle Service and serve as a critical member of the campus on-call rotation to respond to student needs.

+ Collaborate across departments to create an inclusive, engaged, and supportive campus environment that drives student success and retention.

Who You Are

+ A student-centered leader who champions collaboration, inclusion, and student empowerment.

+ A strategic thinker who can translate vision into actionable results.

+ Experienced in crisis response, conduct management, and community building on a college campus.

+ Skilled in mentoring and supervising staff, managing budgets, and navigating complex situations with integrity and empathy.

+ Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in the student experience.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or a closely related field.

+ 5–7 years of progressive experience in residential life and student affairs.

+ Demonstrated success in supervision, crisis management, and student conduct administration.

+ Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

+ Valid driver’s license (based on UMS standards)

Preferred: Experience in risk management, budgeting, assessment, and case/housing management software.

For a complete job description, click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/15GRclf0zpKz\_muNgWO3ee5XN0Ch-wYrQ/view)

Why UMF?

UMF offers the best of both worlds—a welcoming, inclusive liberal arts community in the heart of Maine’s western mountains. You’ll join a campus that values innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work, all while making a measurable impact on students’ lives.

The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package (https://drive.google.com/file/d/10cLfjG7bW-EdYEY9\_Vv644DpvWJPnnyg/view) for eligible full-time employees and eligible part-time employees that includes, but not limited to:

+ Paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance

+ Low-cost short-term disability insurance

+ Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

+ Employer-paid basic life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

+ Supplemental life insurance

+ Tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents

+ 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plans with employer contribution

Visit the University of Maine System (UMS) Employee Benefits Center (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) website to learn more!

How to apply:

Materials must be submitted via the "Apply Now" below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

+ List of three (3) professional references

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

+ Review of applications will begin following the close of business on November 15, 2025

+ We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

+ Incompleted recruitment materials will not be considered.

+ If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the university.

+ The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://www.umf.maine.edu/publicsafety/annual-security-report/) . If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400UMF

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .