POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services - Education and Development
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1951
GRADE 47
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Education and Development is responsible for the overall student development functions of the Department of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services, providing staff and programs that compliments the public affairs mission of the University. This position involves long-range and short-range planning to provide student development opportunities to meet the needs of current and future students, administering the personnel functions and overall supervision of professional and Resident Assistant staff, coordination of the student conduct system, management of all summer programs, and advising student groups as assigned. The Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services provides leadership to professional staff and ensures the development and implementation of policies and procedures for management of the residence hall system.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree in Educational Administration, College Student Personnel, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least five years post-Master’s experience in residence life with increasing levels of responsibility and experience with student conduct, hall administration, Resident Assistant supervision, student development and programming, leadership development, and supervision of student employees and full-time employees is required.
Skills: The ability to select, train, supervise, and evaluate professional and student personnel is required. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to students, parents, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated skill in problem-solving, efficient and effective decision-making, and conflict resolution is required. Must be able to produce results as an administrator, effectively delegating tasks, administering a budget, and implementing established goals. The ability to produce effective, creative, and meaningful student development programs and to motivate students in self-governing organizations is required. The ability to use word processing and other software applications to process data is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Facilitates a service-oriented approach to student development by participating in the development and implementation of long-range and short-range goals designed to meet the needs of current and prospective students.2. Facilitates a creative, appropriate, and student-oriented direction for the department by participating in shaping, interpreting, communicating, and implementing Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services policies and procedures.
3. Provides for the appropriate implementation of delegated tasks and student development areas through the election, training, daily supervision, and evaluation of Assistant Directors and Coordinators.
4. Facilitates the recruitment, selection, and training of Residence Hall Directors and Assistant Hall Directors in conjunction with the Assistant Directors and Coordinators.
5. Ensures an effective Resident Assistant staff by monitoring the selection, supervision, evaluation, training, and in-service opportunities provided for Resident Assistant staff.
6. Facilitates, in conjunction with the Assistant Directors and Coordinators, the development and implementation of professional development activities for Residence Hall Directors, Assistant Hall Directors, and Resident Assistants.
7. Ensures compliance with the evaluation processes for Residence Hall Directors, Assistant Hall Directors, and Resident Assistants.
8. Ensures the development and coordination of the Student and Staff Development portion of the departmental budget, including student government budgets, and assists in the overall budget development process for the departmental budget.
9. Coordinates, in conjunction with the Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and the other Associate Directors, the development and implementation of living environments that meet the needs of the residence halls and general student population.
10. Ensures the appropriate supervision of the Coordinator of Leadership Development and Programming and advisement of the Residence Hall Association (RHA).
11. Promotes an educational approach to student conduct by providing direction and guidance to staff members directly implementing the system, implementing procedural and policy changes as approved by the Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services, analyzing student conduct data, and coordinating involvement with the Dean of Students Office, University Safety, or other University departments.
12. Provides, in conjunction with the Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and the Associate and Assistant Directors of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services, appropriate and timely responses to system-wide or building–specific needs, emergencies, crisis situations, or other situations requiring departmental intervention.
13. Advances the concepts of student development and programming by serving as a resource and liaison to other University offices and student groups.
14. Participates as a member of the University community by serving as a liaison to other University offices and departments and serving on various committees and task forces as assigned.
15. Ensures implementation of Resident Assistant Class (IDS 275), plans and implements programs for the summer including efforts directed at Summer Camps and Conferences, Summer School, and SOAR.
16. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
17. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services.
18. Supports the overall operation of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and contributes to the accomplishment of its mission and goals by performing other duties as assigned by the Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services; may, in coordination with other Associate Directors, have administrative and supervisory responsibility in the absence of the Director.
SUPERVISION
The Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Education and Development supervises the Assistant Directors, the Coordinator of Leadership Development and Programming, and clerical staff, provides indirect supervision to Residence Hall Directors, Assistant Hall Directors, Graduate Assistants, Residence Hall Receptionists, Residence Hall Hosts/Hostesses, and Resident Assistants.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED AUGUST 2024