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The search for Director of Residence Life is ran by . Review the position description and apply, or nominate an applicant, through the link below.

Essential functions as presented in job description include:

• Utilizing the model provided by the Residential Commons, develop, implement and manage residential life programs that promote student learning, personal growth and student development, and which establishes a positive sense of community and intellectual environments in on-campus housing. Continuously assess the program, revising as necessary to meet the prevailing needs of students and the university.
• Assist with all departmental processes and work collaboratively with other areas within RLSH to assure proper execution of related administrative procedures by residence life staff. Participate in RLSH long- and short-term planning efforts including development and management of $2.6 million budget.
• Provide direction during crisis and emergencies, and effectively communicate to stakeholders throughout the process.
• Directly supervise -four associate directors. Indirectly supervise 13 full-time RCDs, three graduate assistants, and over 100 resident assistants. Assess the job performance of assigned staff. Develop training programs that reinforce the skills and knowledge needed to effectively meet established goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with offices and programs that support and/or augment the goals and objectives of RLSH. Work collaboratively with faculty-in-residence. Work closely with facilities services to maintain the residential buildings.
• Provide customer service and interface with parents and students as needed to resolve disputes and concerns.
• Support RLSH administrative requirements for student records and facilities operations.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH and university goals and objectives. Participate in select university and division committee work and liaison assignments.

Qualifications and Characteristics of the Successful Candidate

A master’s degree and a minimum of seven years full-time residence life or academic engagement experience. Previous live-in experience required. Superior understanding of student development theory and relevant residence life applications. Ability to maintain excellent and collaborative working relationships with related campus programs and with residence life programs. Excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to manage crisis, and to analyze and address conflict. Ability to interpret student needs and develop effective programmatic responses within the context of university and departmental values, goals, objectives, and strategic plans.

In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:

• Strategic and creative thinker
• Experience with residential commons and academic partnerships
• Experience serving on behavioral intervention and/or care teams
• Exceptional supervisory experience
• Advocate for student concerns
• Collaborative
• Visionary leadership