Director of Residence Life

Director of Residence Life

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director will provide leadership, supervision, and daily management of all areas pertaining to Schreiner's Residence Life Program. This position is a required live-on position and is ultimately responsible for developing and maintaining a living/learning environment that fosters academic, personal, and spiritual growth. The Director will be assisted by additional professional live-in staff members and students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrative

• Oversee planning and direction of all university housing including fulfillment of occupancy goals, contractual compliance and administrative direction of on-campus student housing.
• Responsible for direct selection, supervision, evaluation and ongoing training of professional and indirect selection, supervision, evaluation and ongoing training of student staff.
• Foster an environment for learning and social interaction that supports the mission of the university through strategic planning efforts and in collaboration with student life and academic affairs divisions.
• Develop & oversee implementation of community-based programs for on-campus residents.
• Collaborate with other student life staff members in providing quality educational programming for students throughout campus.
• Produce necessary reports for the Department and Student Services Division.
• Have knowledge of Jenzabar computing system and various reports within the Department.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records, personnel matters, disciplinary matters, administrative assignments, budgets, and other sensitive information.
• Monitor the maintenance of housing facilities and participate in the planning of housing renovations/construction/refurbishment with Director of Campus Operations.
• Update and/or create necessary Residence Life policies/procedures for student handbook and Financial Services & Accounting (for account charges) as well as documents such as housing contracts, employment applications, incident reports, room/apartment condition reports, staff manuals and housing brochures.
• Participate as a key leader maintaining compliance with the student code of conduct system and participating in the student conduct process as assigned.
• Provide accurate housing information to parents, students, and prospective students via on campus presentations, publications, and personal interaction
• Develop an effective working relationship and maintain open communications with all Student Services offices as well as Campus Operations, Financial Services, Food Service, Registrar, and Admissions and Enrollment Services.
• Update and maintain online information, forms, content, and images on Schreiner websites.
• Oversee the Parent Association Committee and serve on other university committees as assigned.
• Work with the Campus Security to assist in overall campus security.
• Respond to critical incidents and resident interventions and relay all pertinent information to necessary parties.

Management

• Make hiring and firing decisions, in consultation with supervising staff member, regarding professional staff.
• Oversee and manage new and continuing student housing assignments.
• Formulate budgets for Residence Life and operate within budgetary parameters.
• Implement sound practices and procedures congruent with ACUHO-I and CAS standards.
• Foster an environment for learning and social interaction that supports the mission of Schreiner.

Professionalism

• Maintain a positive and professional image.
• Keep the work environment neat and orderly.
• Maintain a safe environment through adherence to all safety procedures.

Teamwork

• Work as a team player, supporting and assisting other employees.
• Identify and participate in resolution of departmental/institutional problems with continuous quality improvement as a goal.
• Enhance team effectiveness through professional development support and leadership.

Customer Relations

• Make customers feel welcome and respected as individuals.
• Exhibit appropriate behavior in customer areas.
• Demonstrate essential telephone courtesy.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree in College Student Personnel or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience working in Residence Life is required.
• Must have experience supervising full-time professional staff.
• Experience with budgets and financial management, facilities management, housing assignments/occupancy management, and judicial affairs.
• Must be available to live-on campus in university provided housing.

ADDITIONAL AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in College Student Personnel or related field.
• Solid independent judgment is required; ability to lead in a crisis situation.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate numerous activities.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with students and work on a team General computer competence.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to perform well under stress, be consistent, and diffuse conflict situations.
• Skill in promoting a living environment conducive to learning.
• Skill in advising residents and staff personally and academically.