What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Job Responsibilities
This position requires a dynamic leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, a keen understanding of college student development, knowledge of curricular approaches to residential education, experience working with theme communities, and strong administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
The Assistant Director for the Center for Residence Life will :
- Supervise, train, and evaluate 3-4 Masters level professionals
- Manage staff resources to provide outreach, resource referral, and follow-up on a variety of student issues, including mental health, by working closely with the Student Behavior Consultation Team, Public Safety, Housing Operations, Student Conduct, and other campus partners, as well as participate in a year-round on-call duty rotation for the entire residential population
- Interpret and execute University, Division, and Center policies and procedures, including serving as a Student Conduct hearing officer, Title IX hearing officer, and Residence Life representative in formal student conduct hearings
- Provide oversight to staff with regards to residential education, including oversight of fiscal resources in support of programmatic efforts
- Participate on Divisional and University Committees as assigned and participate in ongoing professional development, particularly in competency areas of technology, assessment, administrative leadership, and those identified by the employee and supervisor.
Additional Details
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and / or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at : http : / / careers.rit.edu / staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Required Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or related field required
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Department / College Description
The Center for Residence Life serves more than 6,000 residents residing in RIT Residence Halls, Greek free-standing houses, Special Interest Houses, RIT Inn, Global Village, and Apartments.
As part of the Division of Student Affairs, we are committed to the University's mission by creating and supporting significant learning opportunities that enhance development and promote a sense of campus community for individuals of all identities.
What do we believe at RIT?
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical / dental / vision benefits; paid vacation / sick time / retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Job Summary
The Assistant Director for the Center for Residence Life reports to one of the Associate Directors in the Center for Residence Life and helps provide operational leadership to the residential community. In addition, the individual in this position supports the university's objectives by developing engaging, inclusive, and safe communities, developmental co-curricular experiences, and collaboration with campus partners.
