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Tarleton State University

Assistant Director, Residence Life

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, United States

Job Title

Assistant Director, Residence Life

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Residence Life

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Residence Life, under general direction, oversees business operations for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies, which include negotiating contracts, addressing budget matters, recruitment/selection processes, student worker onboarding processes and support, and guiding work teams with the intent of increasing residential development, retention and satisfaction associated with Residence Life programs. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is essential to university operations and expected to work during emergency situations.

Primary Work hours are Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM and ability to work evenings and weekends, as work responsibilities require. This position is located is Stephenville, Texas and may include travel to satellite campuses to support university initiatives. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversees operations related to assigned residential facilities. Coordinates maintenance, organization, and improvements to assigned residential facilities.

  • Maintains financial and budget records, coordinating with Accounting and Budget groups.

  • Provides supervision and oversight to assigned staff members and liaises with Human Resources to respond to employee queries.

  • Develops and oversees progress against high-level work plans, schedules, and budgets for large projects.

  • Plans, organizes, and oversees the recruitment/ selection processes of all student worker positions within the department

  • Document management of job descriptions for the student worker positions

  • Researches, organizes, aligns, and updates the Community Standards for the department for the success of our staff and students living on campus

  • Supports the planning, processes, and correspondence for summer conferences

  • Supports the move in processes with numerous projects, for example, parking/ traffic flow, student move in volunteers, supporting all areas on each move in day

  • Planning, organizing presentations, and presenting on behalf of the department and university

  • Assists with software trainings and process trainings of all levels of staff they are to supervise, RHDs, GAs, (RLs, OAs, and other student worker positions if needed) within the department

  • Represents Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs at university functions when appropriate.

  • Reviews and negotiates contracts for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies.

  • Assists in the development and implementation of goals for assigned departments.

  • Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Document and report to the university police any crime information that you believe is provided to you in good faith; participate in Clery Act Training for CSA’s; become familiar with the Campus Security Authority Reference Manual located on the University Police Department web site.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – Six years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Collaborative communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary range is $49,000 to $68,330.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

  • Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

  • Masters Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/masters-educational-assistance-eligibility-guidelines/) – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

  • Doctoral Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/doctoral-edu-guidelines/) – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

  • Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

  • Paid sick leave

  • Holiday pay

  • Vacation

  • Longevity pay

  • Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

  • Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

  • Employee Wellness Release Time

  • Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

  • and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

  • Completed online application

  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  • At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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  • Research and Economic Development

  • Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .