What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Residence Life - Office of Student and Residence Life position at Ashland University?
Job Description
SUPERVISION:
- Directly supervises the Assistant Director of Housing & Operations, Assistant Director of Residence Life for the College of Nursing & Health Sciences, and professional live-in staff (specific to live-in duties and res hall programming), student interns and student employees.
- Regularly meets with Residence Life Coordinators (live-in staff) to assist in their management of the residential units, supervision of Resident Assistants and department committee responsibilities including Staff Selection, Recognition, Training, and In-Service.
- Leads professional office staff meetings regularly.
- Provides formal evaluations and feedback for supervisees based upon position descriptions, shared objectives, and observation.
STAFF SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT:
- Coordinates the recruitment, selection and professional development of Residence Life Coordinators and Resident Assistants.
- Supervises the Assistant Director of Housing and Operations in his/her coordination of recruitment, selection and training of summer staff.
- Maintains and updates staff manuals and position descriptions.
STUDENT LEARNING/PROGRAMMING:
- Coordinates programming based on the University’s learning outcomes.
- Assesses needed change through Student Senate Hall Representatives. This includes the assessment of student needs and the evaluation of completed programs.
- Provides resources for the programming efforts of Residence Life staff.
- Administers the department’s programming budget.
ADMINISTRATION:
- Administers, enforces and interprets policies of the University as it relates to housing, including facilitating and/or assisting with Student Conduct meetings and sanctioning in the absence of the Dean of Students; supervises Residence Life Coordinators who adjudicate conduct cases as related to residential students.
- Develops annual goals and objectives with Residence Life staff in support of the mission, core values and strategic plan of the University.
- Assists in the development and monitoring of the Residence Life budget.
- Ensures that appropriate health, safety and emergency procedures are followed; refer students appropriately to the Title IX Coordinator, Counseling and/or Health Services.
- Serves on the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
- Assists with student accommodations as it relates to housing needs.
- Works with the Dean of Students to identify capital improvements and renovation needs.
- Acts as the housing liaison to Safety Services, Business Office, Athletics, Facilities and Building Services staff.
- Facilitates the opening/closing of residential units and summer housing.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Housing & Operations in the residence hall, fraternity house, apartment selection and lottery processes utilizing eRezLife Housing software.
RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Respond to crisis situations with other staff, including evenings and weekends.
- Represents Residence Life matters at special university activities (Admission Days, etc.)
- Counsels students on a variety of academic and personal matters. Supports retention efforts.
- Serves as a designated member of institutional committees.
- Mandatory Title IX reporter.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree required in higher education administration, college student personnel or related field with at least four (4) years of progressive Residence Life experience
- Due to the nature of this position, the ideal candidate should plan to live within twenty (20) to thirty (30) minutes of Ashland, Ohio
- Student success focus, knowledge of residence life and housing operations
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, conflict resolution and crisis management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of utilizing assessment data and technology in decision making, spreadsheets, databases, mail merging, working knowledge of eRezLife, Colleague, and Transact is preferred
Physical Demands
- Ability to work evening, weekends and non-traditional times when necessary
Anticipated Start Date of New Hire
03/03/2025
Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week
40
Shift Required?
First
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S901P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
03/03/2025
Job Open Date
01/21/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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