DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE, Division of Student Life, Residence Life (2450000014

DIRECTOR, RESIDENCE LIFE, Division of Student AffairsTracking Code: 24500000140829As a pivotal leader within the Division of Student Affairs, the Director of Residence Life reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Students and oversees a large and multifaceted residential program. The Director provides strategic vision, leadership, and management to foster an inclusive, safe, engaging, and supportive residential environment for a diverse student population, including 11,800 undergraduate students in 160 residences, and 770 graduate students in 39 residences. The Director leads a substantial team, including professional staff, administrative staff, faculty in residence, graduate resident assistants (GRAs), graduate housing assistants (GHAs), resident assistants (RAs), and a work-study staff. The Director works collaboratively with various campus partners to create vibrant residential experiences that enhance student well-being, belonging, and engagement.Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

Administrative Oversight:

Lead the central administrative office team and provide supervision to the Senior Associate Director of Residence Life, Associate Director of Residence Life for Administration, Associate Director of Residence Life for Student & Staff Development, Fiscal & Operations Administrator, and Administrative Assistant. Provide strategic direction, support, and guidance to the overall department to ensure effective operations and program delivery.Staff Oversight:

Implement recruitment, selection, training, and development programs to build a high-performing team. Cultivate a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth, accountability, and effective performance.

Strategic Vision and Policy Development:

Strategic Planning:

Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Residence Life program that aligns with the Division of Student Affairs’ mission, values, and strategic priorities.Policy Formulation:

Create, review, and update policies and procedures for residence life operations.

Program Management and Development:

Residential Curriculum:

Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential curriculum designed to enhance student learning, engagement, and personal growth.Student Governance:

Supervise the student governance structure within residences, promoting student leadership development and engagement.

Collaboration and Partnership:

Campus Partnerships:

Partner with key campus entities, including BU Housing; Facilities Management & Operations; Safety, Security & Preparedness.Interdepartmental Collaboration:

Build and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

Crisis Management and Incident Response:

Emergency Response:

Lead a team of 24/7 on-call emergency responders.Crisis Protocols:

Develop, review, and refine crisis management protocols.

Student Engagement and Support:

Student Well-Being:

Foster a safe and supportive residential environment.Parental and Guardian Communication:

Address concerns from parents and guardians regarding student behavior.

Financial Management:

Budget Oversight:

Maintain and manage the departmental budget.Resource Management:

Monitor and evaluate resource usage.

Quality Assurance and Improvement:

Assessment and Evaluation:

Implement assessment and evaluation practices.Continuous Improvement:

Stay current with trends and best practices.

Communication and Outreach:

Internal and External Communication:

Ensure that all communications are welcoming, student-centered.Representation:

Represent the Residence Life department at university-wide events.

Faculty-in-Residence and Living-Learning Communities:

Program Oversight:

Provide oversight to the Faculty-in-Residence Program and living-learning communities (LLCs).

Compliance and Policy Interpretation:

Policy Interpretation:

Interpret and enforce university policies.Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure that residence life operations comply with legal, regulatory, and institutional standards.

Move-In/Move-Out Management:

Procedural Oversight:

Oversee the complex and nuanced move-in and move-out processes.

Long-Range Planning:

Strategic Planning:

Lead long-range planning efforts for the Residence Life department.

On-Call Responsibilities:

Emergency Response:

Serve as part of the on-call rotation.

Social Media and Communication Management:

Departmental Communications:

Coordinate social media and other departmental communications.

Strategic Counsel and Staff Development:

Advisory Role:

Provide strategic counsel to divisional leaders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Engagement and Resources:

Engage stakeholders across the University.

Qualifications:Education:

Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field required.Experience:

Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs or residence life.Required Skills:Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Organizational Skills:

Exemplary organizational, management, leadership, and financial management skills.Interpersonal Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.Cultural Competence:

Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills for engaging with individuals from a range of cultural backgrounds.Problem-Solving:

Demonstrated problem identification and resolution skills.Ethical Conduct:

Strong understanding of ethical professional conduct and best practices in student affairs.Additional Information:Work Schedule:

This live-in position requires evening and weekend responsibilities.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition Type: Full-Time/Regular

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