What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Residence Life position at Mount Marty University?
Overview
Mount Marty University is pleased to accept applications for its next Director of Residence Life. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, the Director of Residence Life is responsible for the leadership and management of housing operations and a comprehensive residential education with a strategic vision focused on growth and diversity. The Director is responsible for fostering a living and learning environment that contributes to whole-person, student development and leads students and staff through the development and delivery of intentional, holistic programming and community standards consistent with the mission of the University as well as providing a safe atmosphere for the entire campus. The Director creates and assesses learning outcomes for residential education, establishes and maintains retention practices and data, participates in setting and achieving room and board revenue goals, and assumes overall responsibility for all facets of housing. This is a 12-month professional staff position. The position is provided with a full meal plan. Living on campus is NOT required for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create a residential environment that supports the MMU mission and core values, inspires community and personal growth, and incorporates student development theories.
- Provide fiscal management for department budget; supervise professional and support staff, ensuring efficient operations and programming.
- Administer housing program, including room selection for returning students, updating housing contracts & agreements, room assignments for new students, break requests, etc.
- Evaluate and assess University housing occupancy, revenue, retention, and projection trends; oversee the residential facilities to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy living environment; confirm all room assignments; complete billings and communication to students.
- Select, supervise, evaluate, train, and develop professional and student Residence Life staff to ensure University policies and procedures, laws, and regulations are followed.
- Collaborate with Operations to oversee the facility operations components of the residential program (maintenance, custodial, key management, condition reporting and inventory, life cycle planning, opening and closing buildings, etc.)
- Serve as a student conduct officer for violations within the residential community and provide consistent and fair application of residence life and university policies
- Actively support retention efforts collaboratively with Student Affairs and other University departments.
- Effectively manage crisis and emergency situations arising in the residence halls and the greater campus community in cooperation with Campus Safety and other campus offices.
- Ability to have flexible scheduling to accommodate early morning, late evening, weekend activities, and on-call duty rotation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Success.
- A Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Student Development, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Administration, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in residence life, including supervision of professional and student staff and housing occupancy management for 400 beds.
- An understanding of and commitment to the values and objectives of a Catholic liberal arts education and the ability to effectively communicate with academically talented college students is essential, along with the following skills: leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, creativity, and general knowledge of facility maintenance.
- Knowledge of college student development (theory and practice).
- Strong people skills, including working with all constituencies at the University and with vendors and other groups outside of the University.
- Experience with eRezLife and Anthology highly preferred.
- Commitment to the mission of Mount Marty University.
Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references through the online application system. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.
About MMU
Located on a beautifully maintained 80-acre campus along the bluffs of the Missouri River, Mount Marty's hallmark is outstanding teaching, small class size, and a strong commitment to the liberal arts in the Catholic Benedictine tradition. The University has been noted regionally for its strong nursing programs. The campus is minutes away from Lewis & Clark Lake, one of South Dakota's most popular recreation areas, and is within driving distance of the Twin Cities and Omaha. More detailed information about Mount Marty University including the mission statement, can be found at http://www.mountmarty.edu.
