Director of Student Life and Housing

Job Summary:

This is a full-time, professional staff position. The Director of Student Life and Housing oversees all aspects of student housing and residential life, including housing-related student concerns. The Director of Student Life and Housing plans, coordinates, implements, and oversees a comprehensive student life program for the college, including but not limited to housing, student clubs and organizations, and student activities. The role involves managing the Residence Life and Student Activities programs efficiently while supporting the College’s educational mission. The director is also responsible for ensuring fair and consistent enforcement of student life policies, fostering a campus environment that promotes learning and personal growth. The position will report to the Provost. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Salary/Exemption Status: Salary range of $48,000-$50,000 to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package. This is an exempt position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Student Activities coordinators

· Student workers

· Residence Hall Director

· RA’s

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and positive living environment that enhances student development and learning.

· Oversee the community, programming, and initiatives within the residence halls.

· Coordinate room changes and the room selection process.

· Ensure safe, clean, well-maintained housing services are provided to students; determine student satisfaction with housing accommodations; and develop strategies to asses and improve satisfaction.

· Write, review, and interpret the Residence Life Handbook and housing contracts and policies.

· Provide fiscal management for Residence Life budget.

· Select, train, lead, and supervise residence life staff.

· Provide direction, oversight, and professional development for the live-in Residence Director.

· Provides supervision and training for the RAs throughout the year, leads RA staff meetings, and conducts bi-monthly mentor meetings with the RAs.

· Prepare and submit occupancy and other reports as needed.

· Enforce residence hall rules and regulations; review and investigate reports of student misconduct; initiate disciplinary action as warranted; mediate student conflicts and assist in developing processes for problem/conflict resolution.

· Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, professional standards, laws and national trends as applicable.

· Evaluate and assess College housing occupancy, retention, and projection trends.

· Is responsible for crisis response, risk management and serves in the “on call” rotation with other staff.

· Provide direction for Student Life programs, events, and initiatives.

· Coordinate and facilitate the following events/initiatives: Welcome Weekend (Orientation for residents), Housing Selection, RA Selection, pre-campus communication with incoming students.

· Supervise Student Activities staff and oversee programming.

· Provide leadership and guidance for student clubs and student organizations including but not limited to creating and conducting training for student clubs/organizations advisors and student leaders

· Serve on various committees across campus.

· Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent written and communication skills.

· Adapts to change in the work environment.

· Communicates change effectively.

· Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external constituents.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some evening, weekend, and “on call” situations.

· Works within approved budget.

· Demonstrates initiative.

· Ability to work independently.

Required Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or closely related field; minimum three years of progressive experience in Residence Life and/or Student Activities.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or closely related field; five years progressive experience in Residence Life supervision and management of a comprehensive campus housing operation in a small school setting.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some evening, weekend, and “on call” situations.

· Frequent sitting at a desk.

· Occasional lifting, standing, walking, bending, etc.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date. This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $50,000