Associate Director for Residence Life

The Associate Director for Residence Life at Hood College is a critical leadership position within the Office of Residence Life (ORL). This Live-in role includes an on-campus apartment and meal plan and is responsible for fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging

residential community. Primary responsibilities include overseeing student development initiatives, supervising and training Resident Assistants (RAs), managing building operations, administering student conduct, and supporting crisis management, conflict resolution, and special campus events. The Associate Director collaborates with campus stakeholders to promote a thriving residential experience and support student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Student Development (30%)

• Design and implement initiatives that promote students' personal, academic, and social growth.
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance programming for living-learning communities and engagement initiatives.
• Facilitate leadership development opportunities and encourage student involvement in campus activities.
• Develop and assess programs that align with institutional learning outcomes and best practices in student development.
• Assist with special events such as Orientation, Admitted Students Day, SOAR, Convocation, Commencement, and other campus traditions.

Supervision and Training of Resident Assistants (25%)

Building Management (20%)

Student Conduct Administration (10%)

Crisis Management (10%)

Conflict Resolution (5%)

Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field required.

Experience

1-3 years of professional experience in residence life, student development, or a related area. Experience supervising and training RAs, with a focus on leadership development. Knowledge of student development theories, conflict resolution strategies, and crisis management. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse residential community.

Skills

Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills; a proven ability to collaborate across departments; a commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment; and experience in mentorship and student advising.

Preferred Experience

Experience with facilities management, student conduct, and residential learning.

Other Duties

37.5 hour workweek. Significant evening and weekend work is expected.

The Associate Director of Residence Life is provided an on-campus apartment to facilitate responding directly to student needs during evenings and weekends.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office toots (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail, and the Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from external and internal customers in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must be able to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost-effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations where timed standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Compensation

This is a position with an annual starting salary range of $43,140 to $47,934 depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, rsum, and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE / AAP / M / F / Vet / Disability Employer

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592. For complete information on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, please visit http : / / www.hood.edu / non-discrimination / .

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $43,140 - $47,934