Assistant Director of Residence Life

• Provide adequate training and support for Area Coordinators.
• Perform both formal and informal periodic evaluations of Area Coordinators through weekly one-on-one meetings and annual evaluation period. Provide constructive feedback and assist with coordination of professional development.
• Indirectly supervise student staff which can include Graduate Assistants, Apartment Managers, Community Learning Assistants, Lead Resident Assistants, and Resident Assistants.
• Assist in the planning and overall coordination of the recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of RAs, Lead RAs, AMs, CLAs and interim staff as needed. 
• Review and update student staff job descriptions, duties, responsibilities, and conditions of the student staff agreements and Housing & Residence Life expectations.
• Design and implement innovative Residential Communities aligned with industry best practices to enhance support, engagement, and resources for students living in on-campus housing.
• Establish, strengthen, and manage collaborative campus partnerships to successfully deliver Living Learning Programs and co-curricular programming.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation and assessment of Residential Community initiatives to improve student experiences, maximize impact, and inform strategic enhancements.
• May assist in on-call rotation for the department with reporting to the Director of Housing & Residence Life. 
   

25%     Administrative

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Residential Curriculum model across all housing communities to elevate student engagement, learning, and the overall on-campus experience.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to assess the effectiveness of student support initiatives within residence halls, using results to drive continuous improvement of the Residential Curriculum model.
• Oversee budget allocations for all hall programming and staff development. 
• Have knowledge of daily operations of main office including the housing office management system software.
• Provide consultation to Area Coordinators as required relative to emergency or crisis situations as needed. 
• Assist Area Coordinators in making sure buildings are maintained, track furniture needs, make sure work orders or other work is followed up on regarding maintenance.
• Coordinate student staff stipends and communicate with appropriate staff to ensure payment.
• Maintain programming records and ensure efforts meet expectations.

20%     Representation

• Attend and participate in on-campus programs and events as a representative of Housing & Residence Life (i.e. admissions events, orientation, student activities, etc.)
• Work cooperatively with other campus units such as University Police, Behavioral Intervention Team, Case Management & Student Support, Student Health Services, Student Success, and Admission to ensure the delivery of essential services and in making appropriate referrals.
• Participate in selective campus working groups and committees, to be determined.

15%     Conduct Officer

• Collaborate with Director of Student Support & Case Management to provide direction to staff and students in communicating, interpreting, and administering residence hall and University policies and procedures as needed.
• Serve as the appellate conduct officer for cases heard by Area Coordinators as requested by Director of SSCM.
• Follow up on concerns regarding individual residents as conveyed by Housing & Residence Life Leadership.
• Hold conduct meetings with students as needed and adjudicate appropriate educational sanctions.

10%     Other

• Assist with projects or provide assistance for the Housing & Residence Life department and functions.
• Assist with leadership for camps and conference services.
• Coordinate research and assessment within the residence halls and apartments regarding student experiences and use those results to drive our residential experience and department offerings. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Housing & Residence Life.

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience - Time of Hire