Assistant Director for Resident Learning

Baylor University•Waco, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking an Assistant Director for Resident Learning (ADRL) in the office of Campus Living & Learning. This role is one of three mid-level professional staff members responsible for ensuring student learning, faith development, cultural humility, and self-advocacy are outcomes of the on-campus residential experience in their respective area team. The ADRL must show a commitment to collaboration with faculty, an appreciation of human diversity, and an enthusiasm for investing in the development of new professional staff members. The ADRL reports to the Senior Associate Director for Resident Learning.

Requirements

A Master’s degree and five years of relevant work experience are required.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

A PhD and seven years of relevant experience are preferred.
A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate an area team of 4-6 master’s level Area Coordinators (AC) and Residence Hall Directors (RHD), with possible indirect supervision of an Assistant Residence Hall Director (ARHD) and Graduate Apprentice Residence Hall Directors (GARHD)
Facilitate annual trainings of professional staff members
In partnership with the office of Spiritual Life, assist in recruitment and hiring of Truett Seminary student Resident Chaplains
Oversee authentic Christian communities that support academic excellence, spiritual growth, cultural humility, self-advocacy, and an appreciation for doing life together
Assist Acs/RHDs in providing support for Living-Learning Communities and faculty involvement (i.e. Faculty-in-Residence, Faculty Partner, and Faculty Steward)
Develop meaningful relationships with student staff (Community Leaders) and maintain a high degree of visibility and availability for Community Leaders
Coordinate departmental responses to student behavioral concerns and incidents in the halls
Ensure departmental learning goals encompassing concepts such as life together, cultural humility, faith development, intellectual development, and self-advocacy, occur in their respective communities through intentional conversations and hall programming
Serve in a rotating on-call leadership capacity, supervising Area Coordinators and Residence Hall Directors in crisis response protocol responses and follow-up of critical incidents on campus
Advise departmental committees and work groups, including but not limited to professional staff training, professional staff recruitment, student staff education, cultural humility programming, and recognition
Represent Campus Living & Learning on Student Life or other university committees and work groups
Participate in admissions, orientation, and student activities events and programs
Learn and use technology platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Persona, CSGold, CBORD, StarRez, Maxient, and other departmental website applications
Use professional development funds provided by Campus Living & Learning to engage and represent the department in opportunities such as reading or writing for professional publications, active membership in a regional and/or national organization, and attending and/or presenting at conferences
Attend Student Life and university professional development opportunities
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance