Assistant Director of Residence Life

Reporting directly to the Director of Residence Life, the Assistant Director of Residence Life is an integral member of the staff of theDivision of Campus Life & Student Development (CLSD). The Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of theresidence life program and supervision of four Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs). The Assistant Director will encourage a supportive andinclusive environment aligned with the values of Wofford College. The Assistant Director is a 12-month, full-time appointment, andreappointment is contingent upon an annual satisfactory performance evaluation. Normal hours are 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday;however, hours will vary widely including working evening and weekends, contingent on campus activities and special events. Minimal workinghours will be 40/week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Residential Education

• 40%
• Broadly oversee the residentialeducation program, including the RA staff and cocurricular programming, primarily through the supervision of the Residence Life Coordinators(RLCs)
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and training of Resident Assistants and Residence Life Coordinators
• Act assupervisor on record for Resident Assistants, ensuring the completion of payroll and employment forms
• Oversee residence lifecomponents academic initiatives, effectively fostering the expansion of these programs
• Promote Residence Life initiatives andexpand campus impact of the residential program
• Serve on the campus-wide CARE team to triage students in need of additionalresources or support Student Conduct
• 30%
• Uphold and enforce applicable laws as well as college and officepolicies
• Adjudicate student conduct issues through conduct meetings, mediations, and coordination of judicial hearings
• Serve as a point of contact for residential violations alongside Residence Life Coordinators, coordinating adjudication of health and safetyviolations, pet violations, vandalism, etc.
• Oversee administrative aspects of residential conduct including management of cases,IRs, CRFs, and sanctions using Maxient conduct software. Housing Operations & Administration
• 20%
• Provide excellentcustomer service to members of the community engaging with the Office of Residence Life through walk-ins, phone calls, and the departmentalemail ( reslife@wofford.edu )
• Lead the Office of Residence Life in the absence of theDirector of Residence Life
• Assist students with roommate concerns, room change requests, and other housing issues when issues growbeyond the scope of RLCs
• Assist with aspects of housing operations, including housing lottery, housing assignments, roommateassignments, and hall opening and closing, supporting the Director of Residence Life as needed
• Serve as a general systemadministrator for eRezLife software, with a primary focus on residence education components Campus Life & Student Development
• 10%
• Serve on relevant CLSD and college committees, as need
• Contribute to a healthy and positive workplace bysupporting campus colleagues and CLSD programs and events
• Serve in the CLSD on-call rotation
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field and minimum of 2 yearsof experience working in residence life, student development, or closely related fields (intern/graduate experience will be considered); ORequivalent combination of education and experience 2. Effective computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Officeapplications 3. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond effectively in high-stress or crisis situations 4. Demonstratedaptitude for working and communicating effectively in a professional manner 5. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverseeducational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student populations

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience with housing/residence life software (direct experience with eRezLife is highly desirable) 2. Experience directly supervising professional staff and/or graduate students 3. Effective experience with living-learningcommunities and other residence life/academic partnerships 4. Experience in an on-call rotation and/or with crisis response 5.Knowledge of relevant higher education applications and software (including Banner) 6. Demonstrated commitment to the values andgoals of a residential, liberal arts college

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary will be commensurate with experience. WoffordCollege provides a competitive benefits package, including employer contribution to retirement savings, employer premium contribution tocomprehensive major medical insurance, tuition remission for qualifying dependents, and disability insurance. Other benefits include freeon-campus parking, an on-campus meal plan, and other fringes.

ABOUT THE OFFICE

The Office of Residence Life at Woffordis committed to providing a welcoming and secure environment that fosters success and prepares students for extraordinary and positivecontributions to a global society. To this end, we prioritize wellness, promote holistic student development, facilitatecommunity-mindedness, celebrate differences, empower personal responsibility, and cultivate sustainability. Our work is centeredaround these core values, which we recognize as necessary for the vibrant community we strive to create: TransformativeCommunity

• Fostering meaningful relationships and connections to peers and the broader world Safety and Security
• Creating a safeand supportive environment for each member of the community to thrive Personal Responsibility
• Empowering others to take individualownership over their actions and contribution to their community Development and Growth
• Setting a standard of continued improvementfor individual and collective excellence