Director of Residence Life

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Director of Residence Life

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director will provide leadership, supervision, and daily management of all areas pertaining to Schreiner’s Residence Life Program. This position is a required live-on position and is ultimately responsible for developing and maintaining a living/learning environment that fosters academic, personal, and spiritual growth. The Director will be assisted by additional professional live-in staff members and students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrative

• Oversee planning and direction of all university housing including fulfillment of occupancy goals, contractual compliance and administrative direction of on-campus student housing.
• Responsible for direct selection, supervision, evaluation and ongoing training of professional and indirect selection, supervision, evaluation and ongoing training of student staff.
• Foster an environment for learning and social interaction that supports the mission of the university through strategic planning efforts and in collaboration with student life and academic affairs divisions.
• Develop & oversee implementation of community-based programs for on-campus residents.
• Collaborate with other student life staff members in providing quality educational programming for students throughout campus.
• Produce necessary reports for the Department and Student Services Division.
• Have knowledge of Jenzabar computing system and various reports within the Department.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records, personnel matters, disciplinary matters, administrative assignments, budgets, and other sensitive information.
• Monitor the maintenance of housing facilities and participate in the planning of housing renovations/construction/refurbishment with Director of Campus Operations.
• Update and/or create necessary Residence Life policies/procedures for student handbook and Financial Services & Accounting (for account charges) as well as documents such as housing contracts, employment applications, incident reports, room/apartment condition reports, staff manuals and housing brochures.
• Participate as a key leader maintaining compliance with the student code of conduct system and participating in the student conduct process as assigned.
• Provide accurate housing information to parents, students, and prospective students via on campus presentations, publications, and personal interaction
• Develop an effective working relationship and maintain open communications with all Student Services offices as well as Campus Operations, Financial Services, Food Service, Registrar, and Admissions and Enrollment Services.
• Update and maintain online information, forms, content, and images on Schreiner websites.
• Oversee the Parent Association Committee and serve on other university committees as assigned.
• Work with the Campus Security to assist in overall campus security.
• Respond to critical incidents and resident interventions and relay all pertinent information to necessary parties.

Management

• Make hiring and firing decisions, in consultation with supervising staff member, regarding professional staff.
• Oversee and manage new and continuing student housing assignments.
• Formulate budgets for Residence Life and operate within budgetary parameters.
• Implement sound practices and procedures congruent with ACUHO-I and CAS standards.
• Foster an environment for learning and social interaction that supports the mission of Schreiner.

Professionalism

• Maintain a positive and professional image.
• Keep the work environment neat and orderly.
• Maintain a safe environment through adherence to all safety procedures.

Teamwork

• Work as a team player, supporting and assisting other employees.
• Identify and participate in resolution of departmental/institutional problems with continuous quality improvement as a goal.
• Enhance team effectiveness through professional development support and leadership.

Customer Relations

• Make customers feel welcome and respected as individuals.
• Exhibit appropriate behavior in customer areas.
• Demonstrate essential telephone courtesy.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience working in Residence Life is required.
• Must have experience supervising full-time professional staff.
• Experience with budgets and financial management, facilities management, housing assignments/occupancy management, and judicial affairs.
• Must be available to live-on campus in university provided housing.

ADDITIONAL AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field.
• Solid independent judgment is required; ability to lead in a crisis situation.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate numerous activities.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with students and work on a team General computer competence.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to perform well under stress, be consistent, and diffuse conflict situations.
• Skill in promoting a living environment conducive to learning.
• Skill in advising residents and staff personally and academically.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• 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