Housing & Residential Life Manager

AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance Theatre, and Performing Arts, as well as two-year conservatory programs.

The Housing and Residential Life Manager is responsible for assisting with the development and administration of the student residential community of the AMDA Hollywood campus, as well as supervising a team of 20 student Resident Advisors. As a member of the Student Affairs team, the Housing and Residential Life Manager is tasked with supporting the overall day-to-day functioning and performance of the Department of Student Affairs for the Los Angeles campus, providing leadership and direction with respect to policies, practices, systems, and operations in Student Engagement/Campus Life, Student Care/​Conduct and other areas as assigned by the Director of Student Affairs, in conjunction with the other members of the Student Affairs Department. Primary responsibilities of the Housing and Residential Life Manager include assisting with occupancy / assignment management, managing related Housing concerns as they arise, and assisting in creating a positive experience for residential students.

The Housing and Residential Life Manager will live on-campus​ in a renovated and fully furnished one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. This is an in person position and the schedule is 9:00am – 6:00pm PT Tuesday – Saturday. Must be able to work weekends and evening​s ​as needed, yet flexible work hours/remote work can be requested, in advance, with the Director of Student Affairs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of 20 student Resident Advisors and collaboratively develop intentional plans to further the academic, social, and personal development of residential students.
• Assist the Director of Student Affairs with development and facilitation of student housing application and assignments process for 600 residential students.
• Supervise the implementation of building safety and security measures including but not limited to health and safety inspections, fire drills, roster verification, key management, hall openings and closings, housing selection, housing transition, and roommate changes.
• Assist with leading and representing the Department of Student Affairs in the day-to-day operations of the Department, ensuring the safety of students, consistency of practice, and maintenance of optimum service levels.
• Work with other staff members of Student Affairs to plan, host, and regularly review initiatives such as Student Orientation & Move-In, Welcome Weeks, etc.
• Serve as liaison with campus offices/departments regarding building maintenance, security concerns, and other services that support the residential student experience.
• Communicate regularly with Resident Advisor staff via regular staff meetings, individual consultations, email, and daily personal contact.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of Resident Advisors.
• Collaborate with other members of the Student Affairs Department to provide analysis and advice in relation to policies and procedures regarding student conduct/care and services for students, including risk management.
• Serve as a campus conduct administrator by adjudicating student conduct cases, addressing complaints, conducting investigations as required, and providing general support related to Title IX investigations when needed.
• Counsel, advise, and make referrals to students as appropriate including follow-up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Serve on department and college committees and task forces, as needed.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of the field of Student Affairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required; Master Degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Preferred 2 or more years of experience in a higher education institution, preferably in Housing/Residential Life and/or Student Affairs.
• Experience dealing with students in crisis and/or emergency situations is preferred.
• Experience with StarRez or other housing occupancy/management systems is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and oral communication skills, delivered in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to establish priorities, organize, schedule, and solve problems and tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, credibility, confidentiality, and responsibility in all interactions; possess high ethical standards and an honest, open, and consistent approach to working with peers, employees, and Senior Leadership.
• Ability to engage in critical thought and analyze all types of quantitative and qualitative data into informational reports and presentations for strategic planning and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to synthesize detailed, complex information into clear and compelling recommendations and briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional, ethical and collaborative behaviors that engender collaboration, trust, and respect consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Diversity and Qualifications:

• AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
• Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.

This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.

The pay rate range for this position is $26/hr - $30/hr.

Salary : $26 - $30