Director of Residence Life

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability,marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in itsemployment practices or educational programs.

HIRING PROCESS

All submitted application materials are forwarded tothe appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

ELIGIBILITY

: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. Thisincludes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employersponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

Position Summary:

Brenau University's Residence Life strives to provide an on-campus living environment that is not only comfortable, inclusive, safe, andsecure, but also conducive to academic and personal growth for all students. The Director of Residence Life provides leadership and visionto the department while managing housing operations, supervising the Residence Life staff, and implementing an inclusive and holisticresidential experience for approximately 500 students on the Gainesville campus. This position will provide direction, supervision,strategic planning, and fiscal management for the residential programming experience and all aspects of housing operations. The Directorwill manage responses to communication with students, families, and university partners. As a member of the Division of StudentDevelopment & Engagement, the Director of Residence Life must uphold the values of belonging and inclusion, collaboration, personalresponsibility, professionalism, and community and citizenship. The work of this position will intentionally align with strategic prioritiesto advance the mission and vision of Brenau University. This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required toreport to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions. The Director will also serve amember of the on-call rotation schedule.

Reports to:

Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students MinimumQualifications :

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree inhigher education leadership, student development, or related field preferred Experience
• Experience working ina higher education/student affairs/residential setting, program development and execution; experience working with diverse populations Skills & Abilities
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (oral/written), listening and student advocacy skills;ability to make sound decisions; strong organizational skills; knowledge of assessment practices including the development of learningoutcomes and producing reports; knowledge of specific trends and issues affecting student life and student engagement; ability toincorporate principles of social justice into decision making; ability to lead and manage teams; skilled in relationship building;proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position; strong customer service skills, phone and emailetiquette Supervisory Responsibilities•Supervise paraprofessional staff and student leaders; strongpresentation, organization, retreat planning and supervision/management skills.

Special Factors

• Must becommitted to teamwork and be able to work with all departments and personnel of the University, as well as demonstrate ability towork/collaborate with internal/external constituents and foster positive and productive relationships

Job Duties& Responsibilities:

Responsible for supervision of all Gainesville campus residential facilities Maintain up-to-date housing data that accurately reflects the campus population Provide oversight of all housing occupancy dataand coordination; specifically, room assignments and changes, the renewal process, and implements and enforces policies and procedures Lead and supervise the Residence Life staff, which includes recruiting, selection, training, team building and all personnel actionsregarding Resident Assistants and support staff Assess student satisfaction in housing through formal and informal means, such asbenchmarking surveys, customer satisfaction surveys, and other assessment measures Work with Student Development & Engagementleadership and other colleagues within the division on strategic planning and implementation of such plans; prepare periodic reports ondepartmental operations, programs, and initiatives Stay abreast of new issues and trends in higher education for students inuniversity housing; research, gain consensus from staff and students, and write proposals for change to submit to Student Development &Engagement leadership. Regular production and analysis of data to understand the impact residency on campus has on keyinstitutional goals such as recruitment and retention Participate and engage in campus life events in the evenings and onweekends, as needed Assist in the development of educational materials, procedures, and training programs for the residence hallstaff and student leaders Manage the implementation of residence life education and programs based on Brenau University's mission,vision, and values Participate in and/or chairs various campus committees and attends meetings to represent residence life issues,serves as an expert resource on matters affecting housing and residence life; reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations for newprogram development and special projects; and interfaces with various University components including Academic Affairs, Admissions, andInternational Programs Administer student check-in, check-out, and room changes; assist with room condition reports and damagebilling processes Engage in constant evaluation of current policies and procedures for the purpose of creating a Residence Lifeprogram built around best practices. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including (but not limited to)admissions, accounting, facilities, housekeeping, dining services, IT, athletics, academic affairs, and campus safety. Serve as amember of the University's Behavioral Assessment & Intervention Team (BAIT) Conducts monthly walkthroughs of residential areas toassess facilities issues or concerns Collaborates with facilities and housekeeping to ensure the proper and timely maintenance andupkeep of residential facilities Maintains effective communication to ensure the completion of key target dates, calendar creationand dissemination, facilities coordination, move-in and move-out, special events, summer operations, and facility renovations, or newconstruction Responsible for organization and operation of all University move-in and move-out periods in collaboration withFacilities, Housekeeping, and other departments Provides excellent customer service with regards to Residence Life inquiries toaid in timely resolution for residential students and/or parent(s) or guardian(s) Oversees coordination and participation forspecial events including emergency response programs, extreme weather (snow, tornados etc.), summer housing usage (i.e. camps, conferencesand offline work), seasonal events (move-out/

• in periods, turns) Other duties as assigned

Expectations:

Ability to be present on campus during non-business hours depending on the event or emergency Ability to manage and oversee response times, schedules, protocols, post incident assessments related to both standard and emergencyresponse Ability to ensure compliance with campus emergency procedures while accounting for the impact on campus housingstudents Ability to lead and serve on division and university committees Ability to work in partnership with staff,faculty, administrators, students, and department directors Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meetingassigned deadlines Maintain a commitment to the university's mission and fundamental goals, the division's mission, and thedepartment's goals Assume an active role in the on-going developmental process of each student to insure maximum growth of theindividual Promote and encourage students in responsible self-direction and ethical behavior Aid students in obtainingassistance from other student services through referrals and provide crisis intervention when needed Work with IT in maintainingintranet website relevant to position's responsibilities Maintain necessary files and documents Follow establishedprocedures when storing, communicating, releasing, or destroying confidential materials with regard to student information and FERPAregulations Encourage and support a team approach to working with all colleagues Monitor risk management with regard toareas of responsibility Develop and maintain a departmental budget and sound fiscal management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise paraprofessional staff and student leaders

WorkHours:

Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m

• 5:00 p.

m. Hours may be extended to meet theneeds of the department. Nights/weekends as needed.

Appointment Length:

12 months, continuous

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

Sedentary work. Work is performed in anoffice environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk andworking on a computer. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting upto 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of thewrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzingdata and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. On-campus housing available.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee Any employee who is not a confidential employee.

Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to theTitle IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-basedharassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or astudent (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible andConfidential employees) of the employee's or student's pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person withthe Title IX Coordinator's contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions toprevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee's or student's equal access to the Recipient's education program or activity.

Payroll Status:

Hourly, Non-Exempt (paid bi-weekly)

CampusDesignation:

This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville,Georgia.

Remote Work Available:

No Travel Requirements :

Minimal local travel and operation of a university vehicle and/or one's own vehicle required. Must be atleast 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia driver's license, and good driving record.

Benefits:

Dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category. Explore all that Brenau offers for Your Health, Your Mind, YourFinances, & Our Community here: https://intranet.brenau.edu/human-resources/job-opportunities/ .

Special Requirements:

BrenauUniversity conducts various screenings to ensure a safe and secure environment. These checks are a condition of employment and may beperformed at different times throughout employment. (1)

Background Checks:

All new hires must undergo a criminal background check. Tomaintain employment, individuals must have and maintain a favorable criminal history. The university may also conduct random backgroundchecks. Additional checks may be performed for certain roles. (2)

Credit Checks:

required for positions that handle university funds orcredit cards or as otherwise required. (3)

Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks:

employees who operate a university vehicle or drive onuniversity business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run as part of the new hire process or as the requirement to drive is added tojob responsibilities. To be approved for university travel, employees must meet the following criteria: be at least 21 years old, have andmaintain a valid Georgia driver's license, and have and maintain a good driving record. As a condition of employment, employees must reportany arrest (within five days of its occurrence) to the Office of Human Resources, including traffic violations for those listed on our autoinsurance policy. Disclosure of subsequent legal action (conviction, dismissal of charges, etc.) must also be reported to the Office ofHuman Resources. It will be evaluated considering continued employment with the immediate supervisor. (4)

Drug Screening:

pre-employment/post-offer drug screens and random drug screens are performed for certain sensitive positions. Random drug screens are alsoperformed on those who travel regularly, or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drugscreening.

Additional Requirements:

N/A Licensure Requirements :

Proof of any professional degree, license, or certification (collectively, "Credentials") required to competently perform the work forwhich the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employee'semployment that applicable Credentials have lapsed, been terminated, were misrepresented, or were falsified may result in immediatetermination of employee's employment. All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.