Assistant Director for Residential Life

Columbia Basin College • Wa 99301, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives! CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals. CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an institutionally accredited College or University, or equivalent combination of education/training/experience;
• Experience supervising students (e.g., Resident Assistants, work study, etc.) or other employees;
• Must successfully pass a background check, including any individuals over the age of 18 residing in the assigned housing, in accordance with maximum occupancy guidelines;
• Must be eligible to reside in on-campus housing, adhering to everything outlined in the Housing Agreement, and maintain that eligibility throughout the duration of employment;
• Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing residence life programing, events, and activities;
• One (1) year of professional employment in student housing or student life and activities experience;
• Experience working in a community college housing setting;
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations which impact Housing & Residential Life programs and students such as CAS Standards, Fair Housing Act, HEOA, FERPA, Title IX, student conduct, and due process, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director for Residential Life in coordinating and administering the overall Residence Life program, including student development, operations, application processing, placement, assignment, billing, maintenance, room inspections, inventory management, move-in/move-out, and other essential processes in assigned residence hall(s);
• Instill a sense of community, maintain operational standards, implement new services, and develop awareness of issues within the assigned residence halls, working with the Director to initiate responsive efforts;
• Implement all policies and procedures of the Office of Student Housing, promote student rights and responsibilities, and assist with resident conduct, reporting, and behavioral concerns;
• Initiate responses to urgent situations, emergencies, and crises on an on-call basis, taking appropriate actions within policies; participate in the on-call administrator-in-charge rotation for Student Housing;
• Participate in Resident Assistant (RA) recruitment, selection, and hiring processes; hire, train, supervise, and evaluate RAs in partnership with the Director, providing ongoing leadership, staff development, and conducting regular staff and one-on-one meetings;
• Work with housing staff to assess student needs and interests, anticipate and promote educational and recreational programs, and support initiatives that enrich the residential community;
• Assist with training staff for programming, participate in workgroup training, advisory committees, college-sponsored events, and programs; facilitate and lead training or events as assigned;
• Serve as a resource and referral for student staff and residents dealing with residence hall problems, including facilities issues, resident mediation, behavioral concerns, and personal matters;
• Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., counseling services, campus safety, facilities, and student services) to support student wellbeing and residence hall operations;
• Must reside on campus and will be subject to on-call hours; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• College-provided housing with rent and utilities paid as part of the total compensation package
• medical/dental insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• paid leave
• retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level