Marquette University
Assistant Director, Residence Life Education and Selection
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
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Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including
medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% company match, 5 weeks of time off to start, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!
For more information, please view the
2024 Total Rewards Guide .
Position OverviewThe Assistant Director of Residence Life Education and Selection assumes the primary leadership role for community education including student and professional staff selection, living learning communities, faculty partner program, and behavior concerns. This role supervises and evaluates Complex Directors and Residence Hall Directors in numerous residence halls within a diverse residential community of student housing. In partnership with other residence life staff, ensures that a caring and welcoming living community is created consistent with the principle of a Catholic, Jesuit university and a departmental commitment is reflected to connect student’s out-of-class experience with their academic initiatives. This role also serves as departmental liaison with various university offices/departments and serves as a back-up on call resource for residence halls and university apartments to provide consult to live in staff when necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the supervision of residence hall staff which includes but is not limited to hiring, terming, disciplinary actions, performance management, staff development, etc.
Coordinates and plans student staff selection processes including but not limited to student managers, resident assistants, desk receptionists and graduate assistants.
Directs the implementation and evaluation of residence life academic efforts. Promotes and provides direction for academic and programmatic efforts within Living Learning communities (LLCs), in order to create a vibrant environment within each residence hall and University owned apartment.
Serves as a liaison to the Dean of Students office in coordinating and overseeing residence hall conduct procedures and cases. Is a member of the University CARE team.
Coordinates emergency response and crisis management in the residence halls. Serves in a backup on-call rotation for live-in staff consult. Trains all residence hall directors to respond appropriately to crises and critical incidents.
Manages budget as it relates to living learning communities with oversight of direct and indirect reports’ residence hall and community programming council budgets.
Serves on DBSA and University committees as appointed, including the University Crisis Response Team.
Serves as a liaison to Marquette University Police in matters related to safety and security including residence halls/university apartments incidents, policy violations, safety officers’ performance, and fire safety drills.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, business or related field.
A minimum of 5 years post master’s degree experience with increasing responsibility in the area of residence life.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong problem-solving skills in areas such as crisis management.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to deal with diverse constituencies.
Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with Maxient student conduct software.
Experience with Mercury RMS assignment software.
Experience working in residence halls.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
References
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Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including
medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% company match, 5 weeks of time off to start, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!
For more information, please view the
2024 Total Rewards Guide .
Position OverviewThe Assistant Director of Residence Life Education and Selection assumes the primary leadership role for community education including student and professional staff selection, living learning communities, faculty partner program, and behavior concerns. This role supervises and evaluates Complex Directors and Residence Hall Directors in numerous residence halls within a diverse residential community of student housing. In partnership with other residence life staff, ensures that a caring and welcoming living community is created consistent with the principle of a Catholic, Jesuit university and a departmental commitment is reflected to connect student’s out-of-class experience with their academic initiatives. This role also serves as departmental liaison with various university offices/departments and serves as a back-up on call resource for residence halls and university apartments to provide consult to live in staff when necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the supervision of residence hall staff which includes but is not limited to hiring, terming, disciplinary actions, performance management, staff development, etc.
Coordinates and plans student staff selection processes including but not limited to student managers, resident assistants, desk receptionists and graduate assistants.
Directs the implementation and evaluation of residence life academic efforts. Promotes and provides direction for academic and programmatic efforts within Living Learning communities (LLCs), in order to create a vibrant environment within each residence hall and University owned apartment.
Serves as a liaison to the Dean of Students office in coordinating and overseeing residence hall conduct procedures and cases. Is a member of the University CARE team.
Coordinates emergency response and crisis management in the residence halls. Serves in a backup on-call rotation for live-in staff consult. Trains all residence hall directors to respond appropriately to crises and critical incidents.
Manages budget as it relates to living learning communities with oversight of direct and indirect reports’ residence hall and community programming council budgets.
Serves on DBSA and University committees as appointed, including the University Crisis Response Team.
Serves as a liaison to Marquette University Police in matters related to safety and security including residence halls/university apartments incidents, policy violations, safety officers’ performance, and fire safety drills.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, business or related field.
A minimum of 5 years post master’s degree experience with increasing responsibility in the area of residence life.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong problem-solving skills in areas such as crisis management.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to deal with diverse constituencies.
Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with Maxient student conduct software.
Experience with Mercury RMS assignment software.
Experience working in residence halls.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
References
#J-18808-Ljbffr