What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Residential Education position at University of San Diego?
Duties
and Responsibilities :
Staff Selection, Supervision, and Professional Development
Train, develop, and supervise the professional live-in staff in all areas of responsibility – Community Development, Community Standards, and Housing Operations
Meet with direct supervisees (Assistant Directors and Community Directors) one-on-one on a regular basis to provide guidance, direction, and support in carrying out responsibilities.
Provide regular feedback to Residential Education staff regarding areas of strength and growth. Identify areas for additional training and development.
Under the direction of the Director of Residential Life, lead the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of Assistant Directors, Community Directors and paraprofessional staff.
Program Development
Conduct assessment and evaluation of staff training and selection processes, residential education program (RA Evaluation), and STEP program. Utilize data to inform changes to processes and programs.
Work collaboratively with key university partners such as the Career Development Center, Wellness, International Center and others to ensure a vibrant and engaging STEP program.
Serve as the direct liaison between Residential Education and the Student Affairs / SOLES Collaborative graduate assistant program, coordinating the department's participation and providing leadership in the development of graduate assistant supervisors.
Serve as the direct liaison between Residential Education and University Ministry, providing leadership in the development and coordination of University Ministry programming in the residence halls as well as cultivation of the in-hall Residential Education and Resident Minister partnerships.
Coordinate with the Director for Student Onboarding and the Learning Communities Coordinator (TLC) to support the residential transfer student population, providing leadership for Residential Education staff and programming.
Serve as Residential Education's ongoing representative on the Restorative Justice Steering Committee, providing leadership for the development of the department's commitment to restorative practices
On-call, Wellness, and Safety
Serve in the on-call rotation which includes emergency response, referral to campus resources, and crisis intervention. Must be available via phone on a 24-hour a day basis for the professional residence life staff.
Work closely with the Department of Public Safety on all proactive safety campaigns and be responsive to safety concerns.
Work closely with the Wellness division to administer proactive wellness campaigns and be responsive to wellness trends.
Residential Life Administration
Assist with evaluation and assessment of department’s programs, services, policies and procedures.
With support of the Director of Residential Life, monitor Residential Education budgets and determine appropriate programmatic funding allocations and resource management for the CDs & RAs
Serve on committees as assigned by the Director of Residential Life.
Contribute to or lead additional division / campus projects outside of typical duties to help further accomplish student or organizational goals. Additional assignments may be seasonal, ad hoc or ongoing, depending on the project.
Special Conditions of Employment :
This is a live-on position. Must be available for “on call” responsibilities- work nights and weekends for 13 weeks each year.
Background check : Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Master’s degree required
Three years of experience in Residence Life required
Two years of experience supervising graduate and professional staff experience required.
Preferred Qualifications :
Master’s degree in student development, counseling or related area strongly preferred
Four to five years of experience in Residence Life is preferred
Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of and direct compliance with all USD Residence Life and University policies and procedures.
Ability to advise students as necessary and refer them to the University counseling center as appropriate.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA standards; refrain from, and discourage the discussion of confidential information.
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of constituencies from diverse backgrounds.
Possess strong writing ability and organizational skills.
Attend and participate on assigned University committees.
Maintain a positive, effective, and mutually supportive working relationship with all University departments.
Work effectively with off-campus city and law enforcement officials and USD Department of Public Safety.
Attend workshops as appropriate to remain up-to-date on current university academic advising policies and procedures.
Willingness to support the Catholic mission and vision of the University
Demonstrated practice of centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in one’s work including an ongoing commitment to personal learning and development in this area
Demonstrated commitment to student learning and development in the co curriculum and experience assessing the impact of programs and related services
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