Assistant Director for Residence Life

Position SummaryThe Assistant Director for Residence Life ensures the effective daily operations of a residential community housing 1,100-2,200 students. The Assistant Director is responsible for training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned professional and student staff; safety and security; and supervising the implementation of a residential curriculum. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with Care Advocates, Building Maintenance Workers, Community Police Officers, and other campus partners to ensure the development of a community that fosters intellectual growth, development, and emotional wellbeing. This is a live-out position and serves on a second layer on-call duty rotation. The Assistant Director must be able to respond to campus within 60 minutes.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupervises 4-5 residence hall directors, which includes holding regular staff meetings and one-on-one meetings; indirectly supervises 30-56 paraprofessional staff and 48-75 desk receptionists.Actively contributes to the creation of a learning organization.Facilitates staff response to crisis and emergency situations.Provides direction in the coordination, planning, development, and implementation of programs and initiatives to enhance student growth and learning.Coordinates Student Expectation Meetings.Regularly reviews, implements, and enhances housing program procedures/operations.Works closely with assigned residential college administrators and hall staff to facilitate multiple learning communities.Ensures residential operations and facilities task accountability in coordination with the Associate Director for Facilities Operation.Ensures proper administrative occupancy management (room changes, hall changes, cancels etc.) in coordination with the Assistant Director for Housing Assignments.Monitors incident reports including reviewing incidents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and appropriate follow up.In coordination with the Assistant Director of Residential Education, implements, and supports a curricular approach to residential education.Contributes to a comprehensive assessment plan that encompasses satisfaction, retention, and student learning outcomes.Oversees the administration and student staffing of a Student Success Center Office and/or Assistant Director Office.Assists with department-wide projects and processes such as recruitment and marketing events.Serves on the Residence Life senior leadership team on-call year-round duty rotation including breaks and summer (approximately 10 weekends, including opening and closings, during the academic year and two weeks in the summer).Chairs department-wide committee(s) and/or leads department initiatives. Examples of such are: Paraprofessional Staff Recruitment, Student Leadership and Recognition, Inclusion Assistant Program, advise RHA , advise NRHH , etc. Scope and charge will be determined yearly.Executes summer responsibilities, which may include, but are not limited to: overseeing summer housing and/or special projects.Other duties as assigned.Supervision ExercisedSupervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree.At least three years of experience in university housing or residence life work at a college or university.Experience supervising, training, and leading others.Possess a working knowledge of student development theory and student learning theory; demonstrated commitment to student learning and development.Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated cultural competency skills.Demonstrated effective public relations and communications skills, both oral and written.Working knowledge of computer applications and word processing software.Able to work evenings and weekends as needed.Must be able to respond to emergencies within 60 minutes when on call.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in higher education, educational administration, student affairs or related field.Experience with supervising graduate-level or full-time residence life staff.Experience with advising, crisis intervention, and facilitating living learning communities at a private or public college or university.Experience with assessing student learning and satisfaction.Continued engagement in higher education professional associations and professional development opportunities.

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