What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Residence Life position at College of Charleston?
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
| Internal Title | Associate Director of Residence Life |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Classified |
| Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty |
| Pay Band | 6 |
| Level | 5 |
| Department | Res Life-Programming |
| Job Purpose | Manages the residence life programs and services that cover multiple residence halls and historic houses and affect approximately 3,700 students who reside on campus. This position serves as a strategic partner to the Director of Residence Life and assumes leadership responsibility in the absence of the Director. As a member of the Residence Life team, the Associate Director provides context within which students and staff develop the skills required to fulfill our mission and strive to our vision. |
| Minimum Requirements | Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or related field, experience supervising full time staff members, and at least 5 years of full-time experience in Student Affairs. Preference for prior residence life administration experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills; a proven ability to collaborate across departments; a commitment to fostering an student-centered environment; and experience in mentorship of students and staff. Experience with facilities management, student conduct, and residential learning. Excellent planning abilities. Must be able to manage staff, handle crisis situations, and implement programs that support student learning and well-being. |
| Additional Comments Regarding Position | Required to be on 24/7 on-call rotation. The ADRL serves in a second level on-call duty rotation which serves to support our frontline, live-in professional staff. Evening and weekend work may be necessary when not on-call. Some travel may be required. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. |
| Salary | *$55,986-$66,488 |
| Posting Date | 04/29/2025 |
| Closing Date | 05/30/2025 |
| Benefits |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Posting Number | 2025050 |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16598 |
Job Duties
Supplemental Questions
Job Duties
| Activity |
Supervision Responsible for supervising and evaluating three full-time Assistant Directors. Indirectly supervises full-time and graduate student Hall Directors, student Resident Assistants, and student Desk Assistants. Assists with providing informational and educational training to professional and paraprofessional employees in the area of community and student development issues. Serves as primary human resource officer for student staff in the department. Responsible for processing contracts, assisting with staff accountability, payroll, onboarding, and offboarding of student staff. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 40 |
| Activity |
Leadership Serves as a member of the residence life leadership team (RLLT) and offers leadership and guidance. Assumes leadership for the department in the absence of the Director of Residence Life. Works closely with RLLT to facilitate departmental initiatives and communication (i.e., training, staff selection, staff and team development, etc..). Participates in the on-call rotation and assists the department in responding to student and facilities crises. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 25 |
| Activity |
Conduct and Care Management Oversees the residential conduct and care system. Reviews reports, creates and assigns cases, and manages oversights of updates and completion for the department. Works closely with the Dean of Students' Office. Serves as a hearing officer for campus. Maintains conduct records and reviews reports for accuracy. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 15 |
| Activity |
Campus Partnerships Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with campus colleagues to ensure strong support of student residential communities. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Marginal |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity |
Budget Assists with planning and execution of the department budget/fiscal operations, especially related to programming initiatives. Serves as a departmental P-Card liaison. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Marginal |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
| Activity |
Technology Serves as administrator of software systems for Residence Life. Responsible for updating rosters and staff access. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Marginal |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- The Society for College and University Planning
- DiversityJobs.com (Circa)
- National Labor Exchange
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214
Salary : $55,986 - $66,488
