What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Residence Life position at Flagler College?
The Director for Residence Life is responsible for overseeing the Office of Residence Life and assisting with student conduct. The Director shall oversee the planning, development, and implementation of all functions of the campus housing environment. The Director is also responsible for overseeing the Move-in Experience, developing reports for Senior leadership/Cabinet/Board of Trustees, and assists with the management of student conduct within the Residence Halls.
The Director of Residence Life facilitates the overarching aspects of residence life to ensure students live within an inclusive, safe, well-maintained, and fully operational living environment. They work collaboratively with staff and administrators to identify and resolve any issues or concerns that could negatively impact the holistic development of students who live on campus. They work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to promote the holistic development of students in an atmosphere where students are expected to learn from a full range of experiences both in and out of the classroom. The Director works with the Assistant Dean to ensure equity and fairness in the student conduct process and utilizes best practices in the field. They will oversee the design and implementation of strategies and objectives which include, but are not limited to, the formulation, development, and assessment of policies affecting the department. They serve in an advisory and consultative capacity and will work to develop proposals, recommendations, and reports for senior leadership. The successful candidate will serve as a leadership figure and role model to students.
Uphold the Flagler College mission and vision and support the implementation of the campus-wide, student affairs, and diversity strategic plans
Provide overall direction and oversight to the Department:
Supervises full-time staff within the Office of Residence Life; Hire, train, and supervise Resident Advisors and student security desk staff in consultation with the Residence Life team and Safety & Security teams
fiscal management and oversight of budget as appropriate. Manage and meet expense and revenue goals as appropriate
Design preparations for the next phase of housing
Oversee the implementation of software that the department utilizes.
Serve on an on-call rotation
Develop and implement policy relating to the overall operations of the residence halls, crisis management, natural disasters, and campus safety and security
Work with both internal and external partners including, but not limited to; Safety and Security, Facilities, Marketing and Communications, Business Services, Institutional Technology, Student Leadership and Engagement, and other national and regional professional associations
Coordinates the Move-in Experience each semester
Be responsible for the direction and development of operational management strategies
Assist with contract management
Oversee room and meal-plan changes.
Develop and maintain a Residence Life Operations Manual that establishes uniform policies and procedures for operations
Focuses on overall student living experience, relationship building and student interaction daily with on-campus residents
Serves as a visible and accessible resource in the residence hall community for student interaction
Provide leadership for the development, implementation and assessment of strong and innovative programs in academic and retention initiatives; residential conduct, crisis response and administration; belonging; student leadership; staff training, recruitment, and development programs
Design and present workshops, retreats and trainings for students Bridge academic learning with co-curricular activities within the realm of student engagement and residence life through relationships with academic departments and other avenues of personal growth through experiential education
Create partnerships with faculty members, departments, and key offices across campus to develop co-curricular initiatives and advocate for student holistic learning and development
Assists hall staff in promoting an environment that is engaging, safe, conducive to studying, and well-maintained
P rovides support and resources for students living on campus, and referrals when appropriate
During a natural disaster, remain on-campus or at a designated shelter to assist with operations and clean-up
Work in collaboration with the Director of Security and Safety to ensure residence halls are safe and secure and address any issues that may arise
Serve on the Campus Assessment, Referral, and Evaluation (CARE) Team to better support students and address the rising mental health/behavior issues of the residential population
Serve on campus committees as deemed appropriate by the Assistant Dean and Vice President of Student Affairs; Actively participate in management meetings, staff meetings, staff trainings, campus committees, regional and national organizations
Attend College special events as requests to represent the department
Assists with student conduct
Assist with the yearly updates on the Student Code of Conduct
Develops and implements assessment efforts for Residence Life that measure effectiveness and success of initiatives throughout all areas. Aligns departmental assessment efforts with Student Affairs efforts. Ensures that student satisfaction surveys and quality of on-campus living is measured through annual engagement with residential students
Leads retention efforts for Residence Life to ensure that living on-campus is a catalyst for students' academic and personal success at Flagler
- QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Occasional hours outside the normal College work day to attend events, specifically nights and weekends.
Master's degree in a related field
An understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to understand the needs of students from diverse backgrounds
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with students, faculty, and staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong management and organizational skills
3-5 years of professional experience in residence life, campus programming, academic support services, and/or counseling services. Student affairs experience with an emphasis on leadership development strongly preferred
1 or more years of advising students on personal and academic matters
CHARACTERISTICS PREFERRED
Ability to adjust quickly to changing needs on a daily basis.
Ability to apply strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Maintain productive and effective, inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, students, and other internal and external constituents
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Ability to train and evaluate performance, taking corrective action as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time and occasionally walking and standing.
Climbing, walking, crouching, repetitive motions, and ability to communicate appropriately with students/colleagues.
