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 ultimately responsible for developing and maintaining a living/learning environment that fosters academic, personal, and spiritual growth. The Director will be assisted by professional live in staff members and resident assistants.

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.

* 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.

* Master's Degree in College Student Personnel or related field is preferred.

* 3-5 years of experience working in 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.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

* 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.

* Strong administrative skills, personnel management, and knowledge of budgeting.

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