Associate Director Housing & Residence Life

Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Student Wellness and Safety, the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life will ensure a seamless student experience and address the needs of both undergraduate and graduate resident students as part of the Kentucky State University community. Utilizing data-informed analyses and developing partnerships with key departments, the Associate Director of Residence Life will be responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic residential and student life master plan and budgeting model. Additionally, the Director will work with Academic Affairs to create and implement vibrant, co-curricular programs and living-learning communities throughout the residential facilities. As a member of our Leadership team, the Associate Director leads professional staff recruitment, selection, training, and development initiatives for Residence Life. This position also oversees department efforts with multiple division-supported software applications (i.e.ERez, SharePoint), The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination and strategic development of student-centered programs and services that will promote spirit and pride within the campus community. The Associate Director will support initiatives that enhance student success by connecting students to civic engagement experiences.

Essential Job Functions:

• Overall responsibility for the coordination and delivery of a housing program for on-campus students residing in the residence halls.
• Evaluate, assess, and project College housing occupancy and retention trends.
• Establish and implement processes and procedures related to housing applications, contracts, waivers, and cancellation procedures for residence halls and apartments.
• Establish long-range planning goals in collaboration with other College departments.
• Provide fiscal management for departmental budgets.
• Manage the housing software, ERez, including staff training and continuous improvement of the program such as reporting and user satisfaction.
• Oversee the room and meal plan assignment and billing processes in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Kentucky State University System, the State of Kentucky, and the Federal Government.
• Direct responsibility for the process of selection, supervision, and training of Residence Life staff.
• Coordination of deliverance of programs and services for the development of resident students with the Associate Director- Housing and Residence Life and the Associate Director- Residence Life.
• Work with the Conduct Specialist to oversee the conduct process for on-campus students in compliance with the rules and regulations of Kentucky State University.
• Administer the discipline process with the Director of Student Wellness and Safety; Serve as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
• Serve on-call outside of regular business hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Collaborate with Kentucky State University Security staff, the Frankfort Police Department, and the Director of Student Wellness and Safety to provide safety of on-campus students and security of campus housing facilities.
• Collaborate with the IT Department to manage the door access software, hardware, and associated equipment.
• Collaborate with the Conferencing Office, Athletic Department, and Maintenance Departments in the coordination of housing for conferences or summer camp participants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and team management skills with the ability to engage others through a shared process while serving as a primary decision maker;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive student body, faculty, and staff
• Strong project and program management and evaluation skills;
• Demonstrated strong public speaking and presentation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff;
• Strong technology skills including proficiency in web-based software systems.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position does have supervisory responsibility.
• Supervise the Housing Coordinator
• Supervise Resident Directors
• Supervise Residential Assistants

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs administration, college student personnel/counseling, or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible student affairs management in a university environment with experience in housing/residential life, leadership development, and student activities and programming.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of student development theory, program development, management and leadership education, staff training/development, and student advisement.
• Proven experience in student crisis management and emergency response.

Licensing and Certifications: NA

Working Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Limited physical effort is required.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer