Assistant DirectorResidence Life

POSITION

Assistant Director-Residence Life FOCUS:

Hall Supervision and Leadership SALARY:

$42,562. A fully furnished on campus apartment is provided including all utilities, laundry facilities, high speed internet and cable are provided - must live in campus housing; 210 meals block plan provided per semester when classes are in session (excludes summer); and a reserved parking space (permit purchase required). Excellent benefits package. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities :

duties will include but are not limited to: supervision, leadership, and development of a comprehensive themed community environment and serves as a professional staff member available in the residence halls for student contact. provide leadership and supervision to an undergraduate staff of Senior Resident Assistants and RA's, Themed Communities and participate in an on-call emergency duty rotation throughout the year (evenings and weekends), including academic breaks when halls are closed. work closely with Director of Residence Life, in ensuring compliance with Residence Life policies and procedures, supporting and supervising a personalized engaging experience for residential students. This personalized engagement model consists of: Senior Resident Assistant and RA training and development, Themed Living Communities, hall programming and a personalized approach to student development and success for each student in housing. assist in overseeing residence hall occupancy, managing auxiliary services, supervising hall facilities and furnishings. assist with staff recruitment and selection, staff training and development, staff programming, and student leadership development. assist with coordinating conference and guest housing, maintain financial records and prepare reports. participate in day to day operations of the residential area and department. These include residential program tracking, occupancy tracking, facilities management, hall opening and closing, room selection, and ensure the observance of all applicable rules and regulations as outlined in the Peru State College code of conduct and Nebraska State College System board policies. serve as a judicial officer for the College in handling student conduct cases. manage the efficient and accurate operational reports and communicate regularly with necessary offices and develop a collaborative relationship with maintenance, custodial, campus security, student activities and other offices as needed. maintain central office communication and support for campus and students; including but not limited to ResLife phones, email, social media, and work orders; and planning coverage of central office during operational hours supervise Federal Work Study students, delegating tasks as needed assist Director with Brivo and ID Maker program management and maintenance. This position is covered by the NSCPA negotiated agreement and is non-exempt with regard to FLSA overtime provisions.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree or related work experience required. Master's degree in student development or related field preferred. Prior experience in Residence Life preferred. Previous experience working with residential housing software(s) preferred. Should be able to communicate effectively and work with various constituencies including students, faculty, staff and parents. Strong time management and organizational skills strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be committed to personal growth, possess mature judgement and be committed to student development. Prior knowledge of student development theory and higher education ethical practices strongly preferred. Should possess demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply at www.peru.edu . Submit employment application, cover letter and resume. This position is subject to veteran's preference. Work authorization and/or visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check.

GENERAL INFORMATION

: PSC's "Campus of a Thousand Oaks," an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412. The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.