Executive Director of Residential Life & Housing

Provides timely and effective oversight of the residential living including Supervision of Professional and Paraprofessional Staff which includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate the housing of students including move in, room assignments & transfers, room inventory, key control, and fee assessment.
• Select, train, and supervise all personnel. Provide written expectations, standard operating procedures, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Develop and implement on-going training for all staff. Hold regular one-one-one meetings and overall staff meetings.
• Ensure that students living in student housing comply with the Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook. Take appropriate action for all violations of college policy.
• Advise and refer students regarding academic, personal, and mental health issues.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of campus resources.
• Coordinate all housing arrangements for summer programs/camps for special groups and events.

Provides oversight over the Programming and Community Development of residents:

• Organize living arrangements so that students live in close physical proximity which increases the opportunities for out-of-class interactions and supplementary learning opportunities.

• Incorporate active and collaborative learning communities’ activities and promote student engagement in complementary co-curricular activities to increase student development and retention.
• Work in collaboration with faculty, staff and departments to develop appropriate learning communities within the residence hall.
• Provide a calendar of events to promote student success and retention.
• Conduct departmental and individual assessment of student interests/needs and evaluate all programs.
•  Monitor staff role in fostering an atmosphere where students exhibit self-responsibility and respect the rights of others.

Provides oversight of the upkeep and maintenance of the Residence Halls:

• Maintain and improve the living conditions of the residence hall, in conjunction with Facilities and Real Property Management. Complete required work orders for student rooms and common area and track progress to ensure completion.
• Work in conjunction with contractors/departments to ensure all equipment is functioning properly (laundry room, fire and safety equipment, surveillance cameras, etc).
• Conduct Health and Safety inspection in conjunction with coordinators monthly.

Administrative Duties:

• Perform all necessary administrative duties for proper functioning, such as maintaining housing database, communicating housing assignments for residents, maintaining appropriate records and files for all business handled in department.
• Complete all paperwork in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
• Organize work and responsibilities, anticipate problems, set priorities, and follow up with monthly reports.
• Be punctual and attend required meetings.
• Oversee assigned budget.
• Maintain an efficient day-to-day office operation.
• Serve on department, division, and college committees as needed.
• Participate in professional associations by attending conferences, serving on committees, presenting programs, & submitting articles for publication.
• Be available and visible to students (in office, at hall activities, etc.).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work on a flexible schedule and respond in cases of emergencies.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move and/or maneuver items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Position may be exposed to dust, paint fumes, and/or particulates typically found in a residential setting.
• Must reside on campus.