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Job Description
Job Family Group:
Staff Department/Office:
Assistant Director Residential Life Time Type:
Full time
Compensation:
$39,484.62-$49,355.78 Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
Exempt Job Description:
Responsible for the supervision of paraprofessional student staff members. Responsible for facilitating student development through educational programming and the overall management of all aspects of health and safety within multiple residence halls. Lives in a University home and is expected to be a visible and active member of the University community. Supervises, trains, evaluates and selects Resident Assistant staff. Facilitates the development of a community and educational environment which encourages inclusive and positive relationships among students through social and educational programming. Provides support and resources to students in individual meetings. Counsels, advises and assists residents concerning personal, interpersonal and facilities concerns. Uses multiple software platforms, including StarRez, Maxient, etc., to track and direct operational components of the residence hall move-in/move-out, student conduct and student wellness processes. Coordinates and implements all aspects of an assigned program area, including first-year, sophomore year and upper-division experience. Acts as a liaison between residents and Facilities Services, ensuring all maintenance and housekeeping requests are completed in a timely manner. Serves as the primary point of contact for the students in their residence halls with a variety of presenting issues, including mental health issues, academic struggles, interpersonal conflicts, etc. Assists students which requires collaboration with parents and professional staff and faculty in Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. Manages Resident Assistant program budget, through receipt reconciliation and Purchase Card oversight. Enforces and supports Trinity University and Residential Life policies, processes and protocols. Serves on a variety of Student Affairs committees including CAS Review committees and search committees. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), as defined by the Clery Act of 1998. Serves as Summer Housing Coordinator, as assigned. Reports all relevant details about alleged sexual misconduct involving any student, faculty or staff about which they know or have reason to know.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Serves in the after hours on-call duty rotation for approximately 10 to 13 weeks throughout the calendar year. Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies. Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines. Performs other duties as required. Lives in a University home and is expected to be a visible and active member of the University community.
EDUCATION
Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred:
Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
One year of experience working in a Residential Life office as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional staff member on a college campus.
Preferred:
One to two years of professional live-in experience. Demonstrate experience and initiative with student and community development.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
Possess a commitment and ability to create communities that are inclusive of diverse populations. .Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Proven ability to manage crises, resolve conflicts and make sound decisions under pressure. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information. Effective time management skills. In the "Resume/CV" field, please upload the following as seen below. Each as a separate pdf file. Cover Letter Resume Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work. Don't see a job opening of interest? Introduce Yourself! Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for at least 5 business days and exempt staff positions for at least 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. Postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University reserves the right to close a posting if a suitable applicant pool has been received and to withdraw or close postings at any time during the posting period. Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws. Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran Trinity prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status , including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity's Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.
