Assistant Director for Leadership & Engagement

Virginia Commonwealth University•Richmond, VA

3d•$67,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Residential Life & Housing is seeking to hire an Assistant Director for Leadership and Engagement to create meaningful experiences for a residential population of almost 6,000 students. At VCU, we provide UNcommon learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers. VCU is a great place to work. It is a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work. Residential Life and Housing at VCU provides safe, well-maintained facilities where we work together to build intentional communities to empower residents in their academic excellence, citizenship, and personal growth.

Requirements

Master’s degree required in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or a related field
Four or more years professional experience in residence life/housing or relevant student affairs area
Experience designing, implementing, and assessing leadership development programs and large-scale student engagement initiatives.
Experience with student leadership advising
Student and/or paraprofessional supervision experience
Ability to build teams and work collaboratively with internal and external departments and campus partners
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines
Proven budget management experience and administrative fiscal responsibility.
Demonstrated proficiency utilizing technology such as web applications, online systems, database software, and standard office packages (i.e. Google Workspace)
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including required evenings and weekends.
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of progressive professional experience in residence life, housing, or student affairs.
Previous full-time Residence Life live-in experience.
Direct experience advising student organizations such as the Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), or similar student leadership organizations.
Experience planning and executing residential programming for student populations.
Professional staff supervision experience, including performance management and employee development.
Active involvement with state, regional, or national student leadership, housing, or higher education associations and conferences.
Experience utilizing residential management systems, engagement platforms, assessment tools, or other higher education technology systems.

Responsibilities

Fosters an intentional residential environment that fulfills the goals and vision of the Department of Residential Life & Housing (RLH) Mission.
Provides oversight and strategic direction for leadership development, large-scale residential programming, and student engagement initiatives serving nearly 6,000 on-campus students.
Manages the planning, implementation, and support of leadership programs within Residential Life and Housing.
Supervises a full-time coordinator, with whom they will work to plan and implement RAM Camp, an early-arrival program for first-year residential students.
Works with the Coordinator of Leadership and Engagement to oversee and provide direct advisement for the Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary.
Promotes a sense of community and an environment for leadership growth.
Oversees the planning, implementation, and support of multiple large-scale programs.
Oversees new leadership development programs within the department.
Manages the Residential Leadership Center.