Salary/Position Classification

• $80,000+ Annual, Exempt
• Full-Time
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

This position will provide overall leadership and direction for residence life and student development based educational functions and is responsible for creating and sustaining a vibrant residential community. Central to this role is promoting student recruitment, retention, and academic enrichment, specifically as it relates to student learning and development, equity and inclusion, and student engagement. The Associate Director navigates sensitive situations, which they must respond to adeptly and diplomatically to further the interests of students, the department and the university. The Associate Director of Residence Life will provide leadership in responding to student behavioral and crisis situations and other issues that directly impact student success and retention.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Staffing, Training, and Supervision
  • Develop a comprehensive recruitment and retention program for professional and para-professional staff.
  • Implement strategies to improve the ability of staff to address equity and inclusion issues and strengthen outreach and participation from under-represented groups.
  • Ensure timely and effective selection, training, and evaluation of professional and para-professional staff.
  • Annually review, update/revise, and execute training programs in keeping with professional best practices, university, and departmental goals, and to ensure compliance with life-safety issues, university, and federal guidelines/mandates.
  • Support professional development.

• Educational and Leadership Development
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive educational and student development program to include leadership, academic success, and student development components designed to create a vibrant residential community.
  • Develop and implement strategies to create academically supportive environments that will lead to increased retention rates in campus housing and increased University graduation rates for students.
  • Ensure the needs of diverse and under-represented groups are incorporated in educational outreach and programming activities.
  • Oversee and direct an intentional plan with outcomes that ensure meaningful community experience focusing on academic success, individual growth/learning, and engagement.
  • Provide leadership for the planning and development of Living Learning Communities and academic initiatives with the residence halls in collaboration with faculty.
  • Ensure the creation of effective self-governing systems within the residence halls and apartment communities which enable students to gain experience and develop expertise in providing leadership to their own communities and which encourage students to actively participate in decisions which affect their living environment.
  • Work collaboratively with assessment staff members on evaluating the student experience, student learning/engagement and ensure results are analyzed and data used for continuous improvement.

• Budget and Finance Management
  • Develop a budget for residence life areas and make recommendations for budget proposals (salary, training, programming, professional development, travel, etc.) annually, prior to rate development adhering to deadlines.
  • Oversee budget expenditures by all staff within scope of supervision.
  • Ensure fiscal responsibility for assigned areas by reviewing priorities and cost effectiveness of current programs/initiatives, maximizing efficiencies, and creatively leveraging existing resources for continuous improvement.

• Public Relations & Collaboration
  
  • Work proactively with students, family members, and other constituents to quickly and effectively resolve issues at the lowest possible level.
  • Represent the department, responding to and/or presenting departmental perspectives, policy interpretation, information, to families, alumni, media, and other University and external constituents.
  • Foster and maintain effective collaborative relationships with campus departments including but not limited to New Student Orientation, Greek Communities, Parent and Student Programs, Academic Success Center, Career Service, Counseling, Wellness, University Police, etc.

• Planning and Other Duties
  • Serve as a member of Housing Leadership Team and participate in strategic planning process and in establishing short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate residence life vision and goals for residence life / residence education and communicate and collaborate with the Leadership Team related to goals.
  • Collaborate with others as required, participate as an active and supportive member of the Department of Housing & Residence Life.
  • Prepare residence life section of the annual report in final form according to established deadlines.
  • Maintain professional contacts through ACUHO-I and other professional organizations.
  • Perform related duties as directed or required that promote the goals and objectives of Housing & Residence Life.

Required Competencies

• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Proven record of administrative
• Leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills
• Skills in organizational and group dynamics
• An understanding of compliance, legal issues, and risk management
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a workplace culture of belonging where inclusion and equity are core values
• An ability to incorporate best practices into the organizational culture

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five years’ experience in progressively responsible positions in University residential life and housing administration.
• Three years’ experience in supervision, training, and evaluating professional staff.
• Three years’ experience leading and directing professional and student staff development and training.
• Three years’ experience leading and directing student development-based residence education/programming models.
• Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Ed Leadership, Counseling, Education, Social Work, or related field.
• Five years’ experience in supervision, training, and evaluating professional staff.
• Five years’ experience leading and directing professional and student staff development and training.
• Five years’ experience leading and directing student development-based residence education/programming models.

To Apply

Submissions must include resume and references prior to closing date. This position is open until filled.