Area Director

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                     

The Area Director at Le Moyne College is a unique opportunity to work cross collaboratively within an integrated student activities and residence life office.  The Area Director is responsible for the administration of a residential area housing with anywhere between 300-500 students. In addition to housing responsibilities, this staff member will hold a functional assignment within the Division of Student Development.  These areas include campus activities, leadership programming, housing operations, RA supervision and multicultural affairs. This is a 12-month, live-in position, reporting to the Director of Resident Life and Housing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

Community Development/Programming

• Enhance the College’s traditions and common, social experiences through programming.

• Foster community development & student development in the context of a Catholic, Jesuit institution.

• Promote and maintain a positive living environment conducive to study, rest and mutual respect.

• Initiate contact and communication with residents on a regular basis.

• Coordinate and implement Resident Advisor and Hall Council programming

Supervision/Advising

• Train, supervise, schedule, support and evaluate a staff of five to eight Resident Advisors.

• Plan and conduct weekly staff meetings and on-going supervision/performance meetings with RAs

• Advise Hall Council and other student staff/clubs as assigned.

Student Conduct

• Communicate and enforce College and residence hall policies and procedures.

• Challenge, confront and follow-up on negative behavior and vandalism.

• Assist in the adjudication of disciplinary cases.  Maintain records concerning incidents and follow-up.

• Communicate the rights and responsibilities of individuals as they relate to living in the community

Facilities

• Coordinate the opening and closing of the residence halls after breaks and at the beginning of the semester.

• Report and follow up on maintenance and housekeeping problems. Maintain accurate records.

• Investigate damage, assign responsibility and coordinate health & safety checks in the halls

• Assist in the evacuation of residence halls during fire drills and alarms.

• Maintain a current, accurate roster of residents in assigned areas and assist with room changes.

Crisis & Conflict Management

• Attend to the health and safety of residents in medical, psychological and other crisis situations. 

• Become knowledgeable of various campus resources and the college’s emergency response plan. 

• Demonstrate accessibility and approachability to students and make appropriate referrals.

• Show sensitivity and responsiveness to students’ emotional, personal and academic needs.

• Rotate campus “on-call” responsibilities with other Residence Life Staff members.

General Responsibilities

• Requires flexibility in work schedule and will include some evening and occasional weekend responsibilities.

• Participate in weekly Campus Life and Leadership staff meetings.

• Interact with faculty, staff & students and in a cooperative, supportive manner.

• Participate, and at times, assist in the presentation of Development and Training Programs.

• May include participation in departmental and college committees.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field required, Master’s in Higher Education Administration or related field preferred

• Experience with residence life preferred.

• Candidates should possess knowledge of Jesuit Education, along with strong administrative, communication, organization and computer skills. 

• Compensation includes a furnished apartment and board plan during the academic year.

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded) 
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package 

Housing

35 hour work week

Pay Range:  $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references

Salary : $18 - $20