Short-Term Assistant Director, Student Housing

College of the Siskiyous

Short-Term Assistant Director, Student Housing

Job# 202200160

Salary: $29.54 Hourly

Deadline:  Continuous 

Complete job description and application available online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siskiyous/jobs/5296842/short-term-assistant-director-student-housing

Under the direction of the Director of Student Housing, contributes to the planning, organization, control, and direction of the Student Housing Department; supervises student leaders and resident assistants, assists with coordination and implementation of campus activities, assists the Director of Student Housing with the evaluation and response to student conduct issues and concerns in Student Housing and on campus; participates and responds to campus situations, including campus emergencies; assists with Student Housing correspondence, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. The Assistant Director position is a live-in professional who shall be responsible for helping to build and support a community that encourages and promotes diversity, inclusion, and equity among residents, fostering individual and collective growth and development. 

College of the Siskiyous seeks applicants who possess the skills and qualities necessary to provide exceptional support to our diverse student body. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that reflects the richness of our community. If you share our commitment to social and racial justice and are passionate about creating a more equitable educational experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Essential responsibilities are designated by *.

• Assists in planning and facilitating student employee selection and training and provides day-to-day supervision of Resident Assistants (RA); conducts RA meetings as required; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects student employees and recommends transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions. *

• Responds to student conduct issues of residence hall students and other College of the Siskiyous students under the direction of the Director of Student Housing; provides leadership and advice to Residence Hall and COS students regarding conduct matters; tracks student conduct trends and identifies areas for improvement. *

• Coordinates, schedules, and leads campus break period teams throughout the rest of the academic year in the maintenance and preparation of rooms for COS housing; duties may include cleaning, repairs, assessment of damages, and itemizing furniture. *

• Assists with coordination of campus-wide and off-campus student activities in conjunction with student clubs, campus departments, and the community; serves as advisor, or co-advisor with the Director of Student Housing & Student Life, to the Associated Student Board (ASB) Student Government and nationally recognized organizations.

• Coordinates the room selection process and prepares residence hall correspondence, which may include residence hall applications, licenses, fees, payment contracts, and related materials; responds to student housing issues, including student needs, ID cards, lockouts, repairs, mediation, and other issues as required; collaborates with the creation, revision, and maintenance of manuals. *

• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to personnel and assigned activities. *

• Assists with transporting students, residents, camp and conference participants, student-led programs, and equipment. *

• Serves as a member of the District’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT); works with BIT to develop follow-up processes for at-risk students. *

• Attends participatory governance committees as appropriate and participates in the accreditation process. *

• Provides active nightly duty coverages with RAs, counsel, and manage housing situations, including campus emergencies, with a proactive approach to prioritizing student safety and well-being. *

• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act. *

• Assists the Director of Student Housing with other related duties as assigned. *

• Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in social or behavioral sciences, college administration, counseling, or related discipline; AND

One to two years of direct experience working with students in an educational setting;

OR

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience working in residential life, student housing, or student affairs environment.

• Experience coordinating or directing collegiate-level activities, including advising student groups.

• Work experience or training in providing referrals and crisis management.

• Experience planning student activities and/or events.

• Experience coordinating student leadership training programs.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California driver’s license (must be obtained within three months of hire)

• May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, training, conferences, workshops, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

• Occasional travel is expected for this position.

• Live in a district-owned semi-furnished one-bedroom apartment with a residence hall with utilities (water, electricity, and internet) included.

• Eat meals in the campus dining room using a district-supplied meal plan.

• This position will require the employee to be on call weekends, nights, and holidays.

Other Details

Knowledge of:  

• District and college policies and procedures related to the area of assignment.

• Budget preparation and control.

• Higher education curriculum, instruction and the role of residential, educational, and community development activities.

• Programs to enhance resident academic success, persistence, and retention.

• Principles, practices, and trends related to enrollment, student retention, student transferability, and long-range student engagement.

• Facilities management, including student housing and residence education programs.

• Analytical and critical thinking skills.

• State and federal codes, statuses, and regulations governing California Community College student development and instructional support services.

• Title IX laws and rules translated into policies, education, and due processes.

• Student programs offering financial assistance, educational programs, community organizations, and various resources available throughout the community.

• Contract negotiation skills with vendors and external partnerships to provide a variety of services to enhance the residential student experience.

• Event planning, promotion, publicity, and execution.

• Judicial affairs, adjudication, and skill at developing and conducting in=service training.

• California Education Code related to the area of assignment.

• General functions, policies, rules, and regulations of a community college.

• Planning, organization, and direction within the assigned department.

• Cultural sensitivity.

• FERPA law, Brown Act, and other applicable laws and codes.

• Office management techniques and procedures.

• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training. 

• Electronic and manual record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques.

• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. 

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. 

• Operation of computers, software programs and applications, computer hardware, and peripheral equipment.

• Mathematic calculations.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:

• Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

• Apply the regulations of the California Education Code and Title IX.

• Implement, evaluate, and develop training programs and curriculum.

• Build consensus to accomplish goals and tasks related to the area of assignment.

• Exercise sound judgement, manage highly sensitive and confidential information.

• Develop and implement a plan for student services related to program objectives, state, federal, and local regulations.

• Build consensus and collaborative decision and conflict resolution processes.

• Engage in professional interactions and collaborative efforts with law enforcement, emergency services, and campus partners.

• Build, develop, hire, teach, and train others to provide quality services, engaging communities, and collaborative relationships throughout the institution.

• Supervise, delegate, and evaluate staff and program effectiveness.

• Manage funding sources, budgets, expenditures, and financial resources.

• Develop goals, objectives, and strategic plans.

• Provide leadership for residence life and operations.

• Make sustainable decisions that positively impact the college life experience.

• Create and sustain sound housing and residential education business processes.

• Assess and link student-centered programs and services to student learning and retention outcomes.

• Plan, coordinate, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.

• Coordinate flow of communications and information as needed.

• Generate and prepare comprehensive reports related to the area of assignment. 

• Compose effective correspondence.

• Compile and verify data and prepare reports. 

• Update and maintain electronic and manual record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques.

• Utilize a computer to input and/or extract data, maintain automated records, and generate computerized reports.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. 

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with speed and accuracy.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others during the course of work. 

College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.

College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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