Alfred State announces current vacancies for Residence Directors for the 2024-25 academic year.

The Residence Directors are 10-month live-in non-permanent appointment positions that include weekend and evening hours and the completion of on-duty coverage which provides campus oversight for all residence halls. Successful candidates will be highly collaborative but will also have the skills needed to make decisions independently. Residence Directors will know their residents and provide personal, social, academic, and occupational support and referrals.

Residence Directors are responsible for the coordination and implementation of the residential curriculum which include selection, training, and supervision of a residential student staff, community development within the living-learning environment, residence hall governance. Residence Directors serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and administrators regarding college policies in residence halls across the campus, along with the enforcement of community standards, the student code of conduct and other aspects of the disciplinary process. They are also responsible for the administration of college policies and residence hall operations, including opening and closing activities, demonstration of professionalism in interactions with other campus constituencies as well as guests of the college. They also will have responsibilities with the promotion of campus activities and student/faculty initiatives. Residence Directors will focus on relationship building and student interaction daily with hall residents and serve as a visible and accessible resource in the residence hall community for student interaction.

Some of our Residence Directors serve as Program Coordinators throughout the Division of Student Affairs where they receive programmatic experiences ranging from: planning, program management, administration, program and event implementation, and assessment. These roles provide our Residence Directors the opportunity to gain a wide breadth of experiences and develop Student Affairs competencies in addition to those developed in Residential Life. Some of our Residence Directors will serve in the Student Conduct Office, the Office of Civic Engagement, and College Housing.

The Residential Life team is a part of the Residential Services department within the Division of Student Affairs at Alfred State. It is composed of a dedicated, student-oriented group of professionals who create an environment conducive to learning about oneself, community, and society. We provide learning opportunities, skill development, and personal contacts that foster a successful, well-balanced, and fulfilling life experience for the students of Alfred State and our community.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's prepared candidates.
• Prior experience in Residential Life is preferred.
• Successful candidates will have a positive outlook and a student-centered approach.

The starting salary for this position is $36,421. Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.

Benefits options include:

Health Insurance:

• Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
• Exceptional fertility benefits available.
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.

Dental and Vision:

• No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

Educational Support:

• Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.

Paid Time Off:

• New employees in this negotiating unit are eligible for up to 15 days of paid vacation and sick time, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental and family leave

Retirement Plans:

• Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
• Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package are designed to exceed your expectations, affirming our dedication to your overall well-being and professional growth.

Non-Discrimination Notice

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the compliance officers/coordinators listed below. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Angela Koskoff
Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
koskofam@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4026

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive or request a copy by calling the University Police at 607-587-3999. This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report