Director of Residence Life and Housing

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Responsible for the residence life and housing program which includes selecting, training, and managing Resident Assistants and Residence Directors for all of the residential areas on campus. They are a member of the Student Life staff reporting to the Dean of Students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and provide support for the Assistant Director of Residence Life & Housing and Area Coordinator of Residence Life & Housing;
• Lead recruitment, selection, on-boarding and retention efforts for professional and student staff;
• Create and maintain an overall strategic plan for the student residential experience and housing utilization;
• Ensure that learning outcomes and goals for the residential experience are achieved through a programming and assessment plan;
• Plan and facilitate RA selection and training;
• Hold weekly meetings with Residence Life & Housing staff;
• Evaluate all members of the Residence Life & Housing team, including goal setting;
• Supervise the planning of special events such as the RLO Banquet and RA & RD Appreciation;
• Provide crisis counseling referral, as needed;
• Provide direct supervision to 5 Residence Directors and meet regularly with student staff;
• Provide support for students with roommate conflicts, relationship issues, and other issues not requiring psychotherapy;
• Develop, implement, and periodically review housing and residence life policies and procedures;
• Provide ongoing in-service training for the Residence Life & Housing staff during meetings and retreats;

• Attend weekly meetings with Student Life Staff;
• Provide leadership for residence hall maintenance, renovation, and capital improvements efforts through collaboration with Facilities Management, architects, contractors and other campus partners;
• Develop, manage, and oversee department operating and capital budgets;
• Ensure successful execution of housing placement and room selection;
• Oversee all housing occupancy management processes;Develop and maintain residence life emergency response protocols;
• Develop and implement risk management practices within residential communities;
• Develop communication strategies for families regarding residential matters;
• Coordinate and utilize assessment data to inform strategic planning, policy development and program improvements within department;
• Participate in on-call rotation;
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to an inclusive academic community, fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Marginal Job Duties:

• Serve on the Crisis Management Committee, as well as other College committees, as necessary;
• Work with the Director of Budgeting and Procurement on residence hall/house improvements, remodels and various items needed throughout the year
• Oversee other essential duties in Residence Life & Housing, such as monthly RA salaries, supply stock, programming tracking, student worker supervision, etc.
• Work directly with Student Health, Counseling Offices, Director of the Learning Commons, and food service director regarding accommodation housing
• Assist with special projects such as, but not limited to new student orientation and cooperative programming with division and campus partners; participate as a team member in all aspects of Student Life;
• Represent Residence Life & Housing on institutional committees and working groups;
• Collaborate with Admission, Facilities Management, Counseling, Accessibility Services; Public Safety, Campus Activities, Dining Services, and Academic Affairs to support student success;
• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field.
• Five years of full-time experience in residence life in a College/University setting.
• Experience in a small, private, liberal arts college setting preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting to groups and in a one-to-one setting.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours as required
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Ability to effectively address concerns raised by students, parents, guardians through active listening, professionalism, and appropriate communication
• Knowledge of student development theory and residential education practices
• Experience supervising professional and student staff
• Budget development and fiscal management experience
• Crisis management and conflict resolution skills
• Experience utilizing assessment data for program improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects
• Familiarity with housing management software systems
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills

Physical Requirements:

Limited pushing, pulling, lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including responding to situations across campus

Centre provides a supportive, engaging setting where faculty and staff thrive as we advance our shared mission: preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. Join our community and leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.