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California Institute of Technology

Assistant Director, Residential and Student Experience

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122


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Job SummaryThe Assistant Director is a full-time, live-in position that supports the residential community, the RAs in their area(s), and builds connections across campus through community and campus programs, educational initiatives, engagement in the faculty in residence program, and through opportunities to connect students to Caltech and to each other. The Assistant Director also develops and implements extensive off-campus activities and programs.The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Residential Experience and is empowered to act on behalf of the Director in her absence and can manage emergencies, support on-call initiatives, and supervise team members when directed to help. Beyond these extended duties, the Assistant Director also performs the functions of an RLC in their residential area and collaborates extensively with the Directors of First Year Experience and Transition Programming and Engagement within the Office of Student Experience (OSE) to ensure a full campus and community experience.This position is designated as Essential Reporting. In the event of an emergency on campus, an employee designated as essential reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recovery and is expected to report to campus as soon as possible.Essential Job DutiesLive on campus, and attend various student functions including, but not limited to regular house meals and activities, evening events, registered parties, and orientation.Hold weekly office or open house hours and make every effort to get to know and have a meaningful connection to their own area residents, as well as other students across campus.Advise House Executive Committees (ExComm) and other student leadership on various matters and develop tailored educational programs for their own areas, in partnership with their students, RAs and Peer Advocates (PAs).Supervise the Resident Associates (RAs) in their area, all of whom are Caltech Graduate Students. This includes leading bi-weekly area discussions; attending weekly Residential Life meetings; hiring and supporting area staff; managing the area budget; and aiding in the training of the RAs.Participate in the on-call rotation for the entire undergraduate/graduate population including managing emergency/crisis response needs; individual student interventions; and policy enforcement.Manage the administrative functions of the residential area including occupancy, maintenance, check-in, housing policy enforcement and other needs.Participate in and lead additional OSE and campus initiatives that support and engage students.Develop extensive programming off campus in order to give students access to the greater Pasadena and Los Angeles communities.Evening and weekend responsibilities expected.Other duties as assigned.Basic QualificationsMaster's degree.5 years of related experience.Residential and campus on-call experience.Preferred Qualifications7 years of related experience.Campus and student activities experience.Required DocumentsResume.

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