Position Summary: This Residence Director is a full-time, live-in, twelve-month administrative appointment that is responsible for the overall administration of a residence hall or area with approximately 250 to 350 residents and 7-10 paraprofessional staff members. The Residence Director must be committed to student development, especially as part of a Hispanic Serving Institution that is devoted to providing opportunity and access for all students, including a significant population from rural, first-generation, and low-income backgrounds. Individuals who have been successful in this role have actively sought to engage the community beyond campus, and typically have an affinity for outdoor pursuits and enjoy a rural, remote lifestyle. Salary: The salary range is $36,000-$40,459 per year depending on hall placement and/or experience, an unfurnished apartment, a meal plan when the cafeteria is open, and a comprehensive benefits package. Applications: To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references through the ASU employment opportunities page. Questions about the position may be directed to: Mark J. Pittman, MA markpittman@adams.edu Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life 719-587-8274 The successful applicant will be required to submit official academic transcripts prior to the appointment. Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities): Duties include community development, supervising paraprofessional staff, and working closely with faculty, staff, and other offices on campus as well as with off-campus organizations. The Residence Director will meet with residents concerning their college experience, academic plans, strategies for success, and adjudication of student conduct issues. Additional responsibilities include serving on campus committees as needed and be actively involved in the success and retention of residents in the area of responsibility and the campus community. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. *Interest in restorative justice practices * Two years experience in residence life or student affairs * Knowledge of student conduct practices * Knowledge of community development principles * Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies * Commitment to individuals from diverse backgrounds * Knowledge of staff development and supervision *Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status. Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Situated in the San Luis Valley, the campus is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. With towering peaks of over 14,300 feet, the mountains provide variety of outdoor recreation in all seasons. Adams State Is The Most Publicly Diverse University in Colorado Join us for a learning experience that links education to community, fosters a sense of belonging, and celebrates diverse cultural and social perspectives. Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community. Adams State has a long history of diversity and inclusion, and has been an established, respected Hispanic Serving Institution since 1998 (the first HSI in Colorado). We have an institutional commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic students. Here, HSI is more than just a designation; it’s a continual, energizing mix of intentional actions that enhance the education and experience of all our students. It’s not just a head count. It’s the way our students count — how each person is treated with the same high level of respect, inclusion and service, and how each person has an equal opportunity to grow and advance