What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Housing and Residential Life position at Glen Oaks Community College?
General Summary
The Assistant Director of Housing and Residential Life is a live-in role responsible for all facets of resident life programs and assists the Director of Housing Operations with oversight of the day-to-day operations of Student Housing services. Responsibilities include assisting in the direction of Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants, planning and executing quality programming, promoting student engagement, and assisting the Director with judicial processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out below, although considered incidental in the performance of this position.
- Facilitate the development of a community by creating opportunities for residents to interact.
- Plan, organize, and implement events and activities that meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and academic needs of students.
- Guide and support residents in their efforts to prepare for lifestyle and career choices.
- Co-supervises the Resident Assistant staff along with the Director of Housing.
- Assist with the selection, training, and evaluation of Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants.
- Assist in the judicial process.
- Inform residents of campus and community resources as needed.
- Monitor and maintain in-hall duty rotation system.
- Demonstrate, develop, and maintain interactive communication skills, including basic counseling, understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and intercultural communications, and conflict mediation.
- Provide guidance and support to Resident Assistants in the implementation of programming.
- Address individual student needs and concerns and follow up as necessary.
- Develop and distribute communications for Housing and Residential Life.
- Assist the Director in managing room assignments, move-in, mediation, maintenance, planning, summer programs, policy enforcement, and other collaboration needs.
- Submit incident reports as needed for adjudication by college officials.
- Effectively present information and respond to inquiries from internal and external partners, students, parents, and community members.
- Serve in a duty rotation for emergency response.
- Assists with the operation of the Campus Cupboard, the college’s food pantry.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
- Two (2) years of related work experience within Student Affairs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in housing and residential life.
- Experience with Datatel, Security Desk Cameras, Colleague, Maxient, and Key Access Management.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Pay: From $51,929.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,929