Full Time 40 hours Grade 053 Residential Life
Schedule
8:30 AM-5 PM
Responsibilities
General Statement:
Associate Directors have leadership responsibility for major departmental functions, as well as management and supervisory roles for designated residential areas of the campus, with each Associate Director responsible for designated complexes and areas within Undergraduate Residential Life.
Associate Director responsibilities are in three general domains, including: responsibility as a key member of the professional staff in the Office for Residential Life and Housing Services; overall supervision and coordination of student development functions for designated areas of the campus and/or a defined population of students; primary responsibility for the business operations and functions of the residential complexes under the Associate Director’s purview. This includes developing goals and programs to contribute to the intellectual, cultural and social growth of resident students; supervising and directing the work of professional Area Coordinators, graduate assistants, and undergraduate student staff; administering Residential Life and University policies and protocols; and maintaining liaison relationships throughout the University community. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Undergraduate Residential Life.
Departmental Responsibilities:
1. Specialized Leadership – Associate Directors have designated responsibility for a major departmental process such as Summer Programs and Special Events; Student Staff Selection and Evaluation; Leadership Programs and Involvement. In this capacity, the Associate Directors are accountable for committee assignments, working groups, planning, implementation and assessment for the designated tasks related to these assignments.
2. Communication – Maintain open communication within Residential Life and with other departments important to Residential Life’s successful operations (Dean of the College, University Health Services, University Counseling Services, Department of Public Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, Dining Services, Facilities Maintenance, Admissions, University Bursar, etc.).
3. Policy Development – With Residential Life colleagues, assist the Executive Director for Residential Life, the Director of Undergraduate Residential Life and the Director of Housing Operations in the development of policy, procedures and directions for the operation and betterment of the University housing system.
4. Committee Activity – Participate in and take leadership roles in committee, research and special project work related to student concerns and Residential Life. This includes within Residential Life and in College and University-Wide initiatives.
5. Departmental Training – Assist with development and presentation of departmental staff and student training
programs. This may include pre-semester, mid-year and in-service programs, new staff classes, leadership programs, etc.
6. Crisis and Emergency Response – Participate in senior on-call duty rotation. Respond as directed to critical events and emergencies.
Management and Operations Responsibilities:
7. Staff Supervision – Ultimate responsibility for supervision of professional, clerical, graduate and undergraduate staff, including professional Area Coordinators, Graduate Assistants, Area Secretaries and undergraduate student staff including Resident Advisors, Student Office Assistants and seasonal staff. Responsibilities include team building, goal and expectation setting, on-going training and development, day- to-day advising, regular staff meetings, on-going formal and informal evaluation, and other personnel related activities.
8. Personnel – Orient all new staff to their job, oversee comprehensive onboarding for new staff related to their designated residential areas, Residential Life and the University policies, procedures and expectations. Maintain thorough personnel records (including payroll, leave, work schedule, performance evaluations, etc.)
9. Budget – Responsible for operational budget management for the designated residential areas. This includes developing and projecting anticipated expenses for staff training, area programming, printing and office supplies. Supervise clerical and Area Coordinator Staff to maintain current and accurate accounting of the residential area budgets. Oversee damage, vandalism and community billing processes to ensure timely and accurate notification to students, and a clear and efficient process for billing appeals. Monitor operations and personnel expenditures to insure accuracy. Initiate cost saving measures whenever possible. Respond to budget information and change requests as directed by the Residential Life Central Office. Assist in the development of the overall budget by estimating the financial conditions, needs and priorities of the residential area(s).
10 Physical Facilities – Ensure that area staff regularly inspect the residence area(s) to insure that appropriate facilities and cleanliness standards are being maintained. Develop efficient check-in and check-out procedures that maintain accurate inventory and condition records of furnishings, equipment and supplies.
11. Health and Safety – Assure area(s) comply with all applicable fire, health and safety regulations. Follow-up on all health, safety and security reports to insure problems are corrected. Inform all appropriate departments of the needs of the residential area
Student Development Responsibilities:
12. Student Development Leadership – In broad terms, each Associate Director has responsibility for providing leadership and direction to the services and support provided to a unique population of students. The Associate Director working with the corridor-style residence halls has significant responsibility for working with First-year students. The Associate Director working with Leadership Programs has significant responsibility for working with Greek and non-Greek students living in Fraternity Houses. The Associate Director working primarily with students living in suite- and apartment-style residence halls has significant responsibility for working with upper-class students, and with students living in special-interest-housing communities. The Associate Director is expected to work collaboratively and to provide vision and expertise
related to meeting these student populations with appropriate programming, services and support.
13. Residential Programming – Present a comprehensive student development program for the designated area(s), aimed at creation of safe and inclusive residential communities that support the mission of the College. This will include balanced social, educational, cultural and recreational programs; student government advising and leadership development programs; advocacy for and advisement of diversity and inclusion programs; coordination with College academic initiatives; participation in major campus events; promotion of wellness initiatives; emergency response procedures; counseling, advising and referral mechanisms; intervention, mediation and adjudication programs; etc. This work is done in collaboration with colleagues in Residential Life and throughout the University.
14. Student Support – Advise/counsel individuals and groups of students on personal, residential living or other matters. Make referrals to other areas of the University when appropriate.
15. Behavioral Standards – Ensure staff and residents are aware of the rules and responsibilities for residents of the housing system. Supervise Area Coordinator staff in assisting students in developing behavioral standards appropriate to group living in an academic institution. When necessary, confront individuals and groups whose behavior is unacceptable and initiate appropriate student conduct action. Serve as hearing officer under the auspices of the Center for Student Conflict Management.
16. Other Duties – Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Masters degree in higher education, a behavioral science, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in college student personnel work, particularly as a residence halls staff member is desirable
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