Catawba College
Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life
Catawba College, Salisbury, North Carolina, United States, 28147
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Student Affairs
Position Status: Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Position
Directly Reports To: Director of Housing and Residence Life
Classification: Exempt
Catawba College (“Catawba”) seeks applicants for its Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life. The selected candidate will provide support to guide, advise, and supervise Catawba’s Office of Housing and Residence Life, further Catawba’s Mission through programs developed and implemented by Housing and Residence Life, and administer the overall educational and managerial responsibilities within the office. The Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for assisting the management of all college residence hall facility operations and supervising all residence life functions (on and off campus).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Directly supervise and facilitate the recruitment, training, and development of Catawba Resident Assistants and the Area Coordinator for Housing and Residence Life (i.e., Graduate Students).
Create and implement a team development plan that includes, but is not limited to, individual meetings, weekly staff meetings, and team bonding activities.
Guide Resident Assistants and Area Coordinators in supporting the departmental mission and vision to cultivate communities focused on belonging, inclusivity, well-being, academic success, and engaged citizenship.
Conduct meetings with individual resident assistants and the Area Coordinator for Housing and Residence Life and provide a framework for weekly staff meetings.
Assess all staff members' needs, interests, and expectations through ongoing feedback, development, and job action if needed.
Develop and lead community-wide programs and activities that contribute to residents' academic and personal development and create a positive atmosphere for residents and guests.
Serve as a positive role model, ensure personal visibility, and be available to residents by completing weekly office hours; serve as a department liaison to parents/guardians and students by mediating disputes and conflicts about student concerns and departmental and Catawba policies.
Assess student development needs and concerns; work with Academic and Student Affairs staff to interpret, communicate, and enforce Catawba policies, rules, and regulations.
Adjudicate residence hall-level conduct incidents timely, including notice and hearing of documented incidents.
Conduct a monthly walk-through of all residence halls to monitor the physical condition of the buildings with facilities, housekeeping, and maintenance.
Coordinate developing and implementing a health and safety inspection plan for each residence hall at least one per semester.
Review and update all residence life and housing policies to ensure the safety of residents in our (on—and off-campus) facilities.
Manage damage billing, accountability/conduct-related billing, and all other billing processes.
Ensure work orders are submitted for health and safety inspections and closing processes.
Serve on Catawba committees at the direction of the Director of Housing & Residence Life, Dean of Students, and/or Executive Vice President and Provost.
Participate in on-call rotation with other Housing and Residence Life staff; work cooperatively with Academic Affairs, Chaplain Office, Catawba Public Safety, Student Health Services, Catawba counselors, and other campus and community resources to assist in emergencies and crises.
Contribute to an effective unit by completing special projects and performing other duties assigned by the Director of Housing & Residence Life, Dean of Students, and/or Executive Vice President and Provost.
On Call & Crisis Management:
Serve in on-call crisis management rotation for the campus.
Provide emergency response and crisis management as needed on campus and for staff.
Develop a residence hall on-call program with the Resident Assistants to ensure 24-hour, seven-day coverage in the residence halls.
Other Duties:
Assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life, Dean of Students, and/or Executive Vice President and Provost.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to build solid and healthy relationships with students, ensuring a collaborative environment with students at the center.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability with high student/customer service in addressing student/family issues or concerns.
A collaborative individual working with faculty and staff from various Catawba departments, capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with facilities, the conference center, and other departments.
Ability to multitask and find creative solutions in a supervisory and autonomous environment.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and learning management systems like Blackboard.
Understanding student management systems such as Banner, Presence, eRezLife, and Maxient.
Strong oral and written communication skills are needed to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok.
Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level Catawba officials, and the public.
Work independently and function effectively in a team and within diverse groups.
Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment.
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Catawba Mission.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum job requirements for this position are:
Bachelor required and master’s degree preferred in higher education, student personnel, or related field.
At least three (3-5) years of experience working in residence life on a college or university campus, with a preference for experience at the associate director level.
Experience developing, implementing, and assessing strategic goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Experience in supervision/administrative role.
Residential radius living requirement.
ABOUT CATAWBA:
Founded in 1851 in Newton, North Carolina, Catawba was started by German pioneers who had traveled from eastern Pennsylvania to settle in the Haw, Yadkin, and Catawba Rivers valleys. In 1890, Catawba became a coeducational institution, and the first woman to graduate completed her studies in 1893. In 1925, Catawba moved and re-opened to its current location in Salisbury, NC, about 45 minutes from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte, two hours from the mountains, and four hours from the beaches.
Today, Catawba College has 41 buildings on 276 wooded acres on a residential campus. It is known for its 189-acre on-campus ecological preserve. Ranked as one of the best colleges in the South, Catawba offers 70 academic majors to approximately 1,300 students representing 34 U.S. states and 19 foreign countries. Students are instructed by 80 full-time faculty, more than 83% of whom hold the highest degree in their field.
Catawba provides an education focused on an institutional philosophy of a liberal education, which entails a broad range of knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and individual and social responsibility fostered and developed in all academic programs. Catawba is a learning community that provides students with unique opportunities to explore their vocation, helping them consider their calling, passions, and purpose as they prepare to reach their highest potential. Catawba’s mission is to provide “students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation” and to enable “students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens.” More information about Catawba College is located at www.catawba.edu.
APPLICATION PROCESS:Applicants must submit the following materials in a single file, pdf version only, to employment@catawba.edu:
Letter of interest;
Current resume or curriculum vitae; and
Contact information for three (3) professional references.
Catawba College is an equal-opportunity employer. As such, the College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the operation of the College. The College complies with all federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws.
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Department: Student Affairs
Position Status: Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Position
Directly Reports To: Director of Housing and Residence Life
Classification: Exempt
Catawba College (“Catawba”) seeks applicants for its Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life. The selected candidate will provide support to guide, advise, and supervise Catawba’s Office of Housing and Residence Life, further Catawba’s Mission through programs developed and implemented by Housing and Residence Life, and administer the overall educational and managerial responsibilities within the office. The Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for assisting the management of all college residence hall facility operations and supervising all residence life functions (on and off campus).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Directly supervise and facilitate the recruitment, training, and development of Catawba Resident Assistants and the Area Coordinator for Housing and Residence Life (i.e., Graduate Students).
Create and implement a team development plan that includes, but is not limited to, individual meetings, weekly staff meetings, and team bonding activities.
Guide Resident Assistants and Area Coordinators in supporting the departmental mission and vision to cultivate communities focused on belonging, inclusivity, well-being, academic success, and engaged citizenship.
Conduct meetings with individual resident assistants and the Area Coordinator for Housing and Residence Life and provide a framework for weekly staff meetings.
Assess all staff members' needs, interests, and expectations through ongoing feedback, development, and job action if needed.
Develop and lead community-wide programs and activities that contribute to residents' academic and personal development and create a positive atmosphere for residents and guests.
Serve as a positive role model, ensure personal visibility, and be available to residents by completing weekly office hours; serve as a department liaison to parents/guardians and students by mediating disputes and conflicts about student concerns and departmental and Catawba policies.
Assess student development needs and concerns; work with Academic and Student Affairs staff to interpret, communicate, and enforce Catawba policies, rules, and regulations.
Adjudicate residence hall-level conduct incidents timely, including notice and hearing of documented incidents.
Conduct a monthly walk-through of all residence halls to monitor the physical condition of the buildings with facilities, housekeeping, and maintenance.
Coordinate developing and implementing a health and safety inspection plan for each residence hall at least one per semester.
Review and update all residence life and housing policies to ensure the safety of residents in our (on—and off-campus) facilities.
Manage damage billing, accountability/conduct-related billing, and all other billing processes.
Ensure work orders are submitted for health and safety inspections and closing processes.
Serve on Catawba committees at the direction of the Director of Housing & Residence Life, Dean of Students, and/or Executive Vice President and Provost.
Participate in on-call rotation with other Housing and Residence Life staff; work cooperatively with Academic Affairs, Chaplain Office, Catawba Public Safety, Student Health Services, Catawba counselors, and other campus and community resources to assist in emergencies and crises.
Contribute to an effective unit by completing special projects and performing other duties assigned by the Director of Housing & Residence Life, Dean of Students, and/or Executive Vice President and Provost.
On Call & Crisis Management:
Serve in on-call crisis management rotation for the campus.
Provide emergency response and crisis management as needed on campus and for staff.
Develop a residence hall on-call program with the Resident Assistants to ensure 24-hour, seven-day coverage in the residence halls.
Other Duties:
Assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life, Dean of Students, and/or Executive Vice President and Provost.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to build solid and healthy relationships with students, ensuring a collaborative environment with students at the center.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability with high student/customer service in addressing student/family issues or concerns.
A collaborative individual working with faculty and staff from various Catawba departments, capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with facilities, the conference center, and other departments.
Ability to multitask and find creative solutions in a supervisory and autonomous environment.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and learning management systems like Blackboard.
Understanding student management systems such as Banner, Presence, eRezLife, and Maxient.
Strong oral and written communication skills are needed to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok.
Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level Catawba officials, and the public.
Work independently and function effectively in a team and within diverse groups.
Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment.
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Catawba Mission.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum job requirements for this position are:
Bachelor required and master’s degree preferred in higher education, student personnel, or related field.
At least three (3-5) years of experience working in residence life on a college or university campus, with a preference for experience at the associate director level.
Experience developing, implementing, and assessing strategic goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Experience in supervision/administrative role.
Residential radius living requirement.
ABOUT CATAWBA:
Founded in 1851 in Newton, North Carolina, Catawba was started by German pioneers who had traveled from eastern Pennsylvania to settle in the Haw, Yadkin, and Catawba Rivers valleys. In 1890, Catawba became a coeducational institution, and the first woman to graduate completed her studies in 1893. In 1925, Catawba moved and re-opened to its current location in Salisbury, NC, about 45 minutes from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte, two hours from the mountains, and four hours from the beaches.
Today, Catawba College has 41 buildings on 276 wooded acres on a residential campus. It is known for its 189-acre on-campus ecological preserve. Ranked as one of the best colleges in the South, Catawba offers 70 academic majors to approximately 1,300 students representing 34 U.S. states and 19 foreign countries. Students are instructed by 80 full-time faculty, more than 83% of whom hold the highest degree in their field.
Catawba provides an education focused on an institutional philosophy of a liberal education, which entails a broad range of knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and individual and social responsibility fostered and developed in all academic programs. Catawba is a learning community that provides students with unique opportunities to explore their vocation, helping them consider their calling, passions, and purpose as they prepare to reach their highest potential. Catawba’s mission is to provide “students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation” and to enable “students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens.” More information about Catawba College is located at www.catawba.edu.
APPLICATION PROCESS:Applicants must submit the following materials in a single file, pdf version only, to employment@catawba.edu:
Letter of interest;
Current resume or curriculum vitae; and
Contact information for three (3) professional references.
Catawba College is an equal-opportunity employer. As such, the College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the operation of the College. The College complies with all federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws.
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