Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing - Curry College

Under the direction of Director of Residence Life & Housing (Dir RLH), the Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations will serve on the leadership team within a residence life and housing program that is evolving and focusing on creating a diverse and equitable living learning environment. The incumbent is responsible for supporting and maintaining a comprehensive residential environment that is academically and socially engaging. The incumbent participates in the Student Affairs administrator on-call rotation, oversees housing operations, assignments and technology as well as other responsibilities determined in conjunction with the Director of Residence Life and Housing. This is a full-time, 12-month, live-on position.

Essential Functions:

1. Residential Operations:

• Oversee the day-to-day housing department operations (residence hall facilities, health and safety issues, security, housing accommodations/disability services);
• Responsible for key management for all residence halls (tracking, ordering, etc.) and student/staff card access exceptions for residential facilities;
• Work with Buildings & Grounds to coordinate damage assessment and billing, furniture replacement and regular building walkthroughs;
• Work with the Dir RLH and Buildings & Grounds to identify and assess priorities for residence hall renovation and enhancements;
• Serve as primary RLH liaison with the following departments: Buildings and Grounds, Public Safety, Information Technology, and Dining Services;
• Coordinate all departmental marketing materials including new student promotional materials, residential civility and housing deposit/selection publicity;
• Coordinate all housing selection/lottery and assignment processes for all students, including incoming student roommate and room matching including summer and break periods;
• Work with Community Director staff on the room change processes;
• Monitor and report housing occupancy, noting trends and projections;
• Create and manage furniture budget, inventory tracking and replacement cycle in conjunction with Buildings & Grounds.

2. Technology Management:

• Oversee the management, implementation of and training Residence Life & Housing staff with: The Housing Director, CBORD, CCURE, and Banner; provide training for all members of the department as necessary;
• Manage Residence Life & Housing external website and portal content including collaboration with Institutional Advancement on building description and virtual tours.

3. Other Administrative Responsibilities:

• Serve as a hearing administrator for violations of the Student Code of Conduct;
• Oversee and assist the staff with the coordination and distribution of opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of semester, breaks and vacation periods;
• Serve as departmental contact for student service vendors including laundry, linen program and microfridge rental program;
• Mentor Community Directors;
• Represent the department on divisional and/or campus-wide committees;
• Participate in the Administrator On Call rotation, serving as advisor and back up to the Community Director On Duty staff.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy;
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.

Essential Characteristics:

• Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals.
• Expresses oneself clearly, purposefully and effectively both written and verbal context. Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve optimal results.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity and professionalism to deal with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to function independently, attention to detail, work under pressure, prioritize multiple projects, and handle confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of professional experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with a variety of individuals.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Ability to adapt your personal and professional schedule to the unique demands of residence life and the College's calendar (opening, closing, breaks, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Salary Range:

$55,000 to $60,000 annually

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf

The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, ann.coyne@curry.edu.

Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.