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Dartmouth College

Associate Director of Residential Education

Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755


Associate Director of Residential Education

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.Position InformationPosting Date:

09/27/2024Open Until Filled:

YesPosition Number:

1011856Position Title:

Associate Director of Residential EducationDepartment:

Residential EducationHiring Range:

$80,000 - $85,000Union Type:

Not a Union PositionFLSA Status:

ExemptEmployment Category:

Regular Full TimeScheduled Months per Year:

12Scheduled Hours per Week:

40Location:

Hanover, NHRemote Work Eligibility:

Onsite onlyPosition Purpose:

In collaboration with the Assistant Dean & Director of Residential Education, the Associate Director of Residential Education oversees key aspects of Dartmouth’s Residential Education program to develop and administer positive and engaging communities and initiatives that support successful House Communities, enhance student belonging, foster integrative learning, offer opportunities for student growth and development, and nurture students to be responsible members of the Dartmouth community. Associate Directors provide particular oversight and support of the undergraduate and graduate student recruitment/selection and training programs, and supervise staff who live on campus and execute residential education and House Community programming. May provide oversight and support of living-learning programs and academic initiatives.

This position provides the option of living on campus as units are available. Living on campus requires the Associate Director to participate in an on-call rotation.Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:4-6 years of progressive, relevant professional student affairs experience, preferably with a residential life focus, or the equivalent.Experience supervising student staff at the graduate or undergraduate level.Demonstrated cultural competence and proven effectiveness in serving the needs of a diverse undergraduate student population.Demonstrated experience in programmatic leadership, assessment, and evaluation.Familiarity with living-learning and/or special interest programs in residence halls.Experience working collaboratively with faculty.Mature judgment, planning, and problem-solving skills.Exceptional interpersonal and persuasive skills and ability to relate well and interact with students, faculty, parents, and College administrators.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and expertise with organizational systems and software.Ability to take initiative, balance competing demands, manage ambiguity, and make decisions under pressure.Understanding of academic institutional policies and politics.Very good written communication and public speaking skills.Creative programming skills and strong supervisory and leadership ability.Familiarity with budget administration.Ability to adapt personal and professional schedule to the College’s year-round calendar.Demonstrated ability to apply student development theory and practice in an evolving and complex residential setting.Fosters respectful communication and collaboration.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Student Affairs or a Counseling-related discipline, or the equivalent.Experience supervising professional staff.Familiarity with highly selective, liberal arts institution(s).Experience managing living-learning and/or special interest programs in residence halls.Experience with residential curricular models.Experience working in an on-call rotation supporting student crises after-hours.Aptitude for use of web and social media.Experience with OrgSync, StarRez, Maxient, and Excel software systems.Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Kyle HastbackaDepartment Contact Phone Number:

kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.eduDepartment Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Stacey BH Millard, Associate Dean for Residential LifeEqual Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.Documents Needed to Apply:ResumeCover LetterAdditional Document #1 (Optional)

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