Assistant Director of College Housing Position Available In St. Lawrence, New York

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number:

U – 00631

Position Title:

Assistant Director of College Housing

Local Title:

Assistant Director of Residence Life
Job Category Professional/Management

FLSA Classification:

Obligation:

Calendar Year
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Appointment Start date: Appointment End date :

Salary:

$55,151-$65,000

Salary Grade:

SL3

Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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Department Information Department:

RESIDENCE LIFE

Division Student Affairs
Search Contact Information Search Contact(s):

Rachel Bayliss Search Contact Phone/Extension:

315-267-2350

Search Contact Email:

baylisra@potsdam.edu

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Posting Text Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Assistant Director is a 12-month live off or on position that reports directly to the Director of Residence Life and serves as part of the Central Office Leadership Team in Residence Life. The Assistant Director will develop, implement, coordinate, and assess various department processes and committee work (listed below). They will participate in all departmental planning and decision making while working collaboratively with various campus partners to help foster an environment for our students to achieve their academic goals. Review will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 2025. Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the

Job:

Opportunity to train, supervise, and evaluate the professional Residence Hall Directors in Residence Life (supervision dependent on interest and experience)
Plan, manage, and execute department functions:
Resident Assistant Training
Resident Assistant Selection
Resident Assistant Student Engagement Model
Resident Assistant Appreciation & Recognition Run the department social media account in conjunction with the Central Office team
Serve as a conduct hearing officer and assist in managing residential conduct
Serve as a member of the Behavioral Evaluation Committee
Serve as a representative for Residence Life on College committees (to include but not limited to Welcome Weekend, Winterfest, etc)
Evening and weekend work is expected related to the department processes and emergency/crisis response rotation
Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and initiatives for residential students

Required Qualifications:

Completed Bachelor’s degree and completed, or in progress of, Master’s degree
Two years of full-time professional experience working with college students in a Higher Education setting
Supervision experience (student supervision may be considered)
Experience in crisis management (emergency response, conflict mediation, responding to medial or mental health emergencies, fire alarms, etc)
Experience in Residence Life functions such as RA Training, RA Selection, and/or RA Community Development and Engagement
Excellent administrative and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously in a team atmosphere
We are seeking candidates who possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues and who have demonstrated a commitment to creating, fostering and sustaining an inclusive environment in and out of the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s in Higher Education or related field
Two years of full-time experience as full-time Residence Life staff
Prior experience supervising professional or graduate staff
Previous social media experience
Experience executing a Residential Education Model
Student conduct adjudication experience
We are, especially, seeking candidates who have engaged in professional development activities to enhance knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion and have worked collaboratively across various departments in fostering success of underrepresented groups and a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Supervisor:

Rachel Bayliss

Location:

Residence Life Office

Posting Detail Information Close Date:

Open Until Filled Yes
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Applicants:

In addition to the application, a resume, and cover letter, please upload a reference list which provides the names and contact information of three professional references.