Associate Director, Residence Life
Job Title
Associate Director, Residence Life
Department
Student Life Residence Support 1
Worker Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salary
Position Salary Minimum
$70,000
Position Salary Maximum
$76,250
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Screening Date
2024-10-25
Job Description Summary
The Associate Director is a member of the Residence Life leadership team, supervises mid-level professionals, and assumes department-wide responsibilities.
Job Description
Summary:
The Associate Director of Residence Life is a member of the Residence Life leadership team, led by the Director. The Associate Director supervises mid-level professionals who each oversee teams of live-in Residence Life staff (full-time professionals and GAs). The Associate Director is central to the department and assumes department-wide responsibilities.
Essential Duties:
Supervise, train, and evaluate Assistant Directors of Residence Life and their direct and indirect reports.
Assume leadership of one or more of these departmental initiatives:
Professional staff recruitment
Departmental budget oversight and tracking
Departmental technology oversight
Departmental assessment
Liaison with Campus Services and Physical Facilities
Admissions event coordination
Liaison with Environmental Safety & Risk Management
Coordinate departmental communications and marketing
Manage crises and serious incidents in collaboration with supervisees, resident assistants, other central staff members, and university resources.
Partner with internal [e.g., university units] and external [e.g., community, parents/family members] stakeholders central to the success of students and the operation of the department.
Assist with university, divisional, and departmental student retention initiatives.
Demonstrate university citizenship through service that supports office, divisional, and institutional priorities (eg. teaching Student Life supported transition courses, committee membership, event attendance).
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree earned by the position start date.
At least 5 years of post-masters experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Human Development, Business or related field
Experience in Student Affairs, Residence Life or Housing Operations.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of computers and office applications
Ability to use administrative systems to track budget information and expenditures
Knowledge of related state and federal laws, (e.g., FERPA)
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds
Supervisory, clerical and/or research skills
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents
Please attach resume and cover letter.
Special Instructions (if applicable)
None.
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
Labor Law Posters for Applicants
Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.