Kettering University-posted 3 months ago
Flint, MI
Educational Services

The position involves serving as a key member of the Residence Life leadership team at Kettering University, focusing on providing a personalized and engaging experience for residential students. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising Resident Assistants, participating in the day-to-day operations of the Department of Residence Life, and providing crisis and emergency response. The role also includes overseeing residence hall occupancy, managing residential services, and assisting with staff recruitment and training. Additionally, the candidate will lead front desk operations and customer service initiatives, and collaborate with campus partners on various projects.

  • Serve as a key member of the Residence Life leadership team, supporting and supervising a personalized engaging experience for residential students.
  • Provide leadership to the Resident Assistant staff.
  • Participate in the day-to-day operations of the Department of Residence Life.
  • Participate in the Administrator On-Call rotation, supervising on-duty Resident Assistants and providing crisis and emergency response.
  • Assist with strategic planning, tactical implementation, and assessment of programs and services in the Department of Residence Life.
  • Oversee residence hall occupancy, manage residential services, and supervise hall facilities and maintenance issues.
  • Assist with staff recruitment and selection, staff training and development, staff programming, and student leadership development.
  • Provide primary leadership for the Department of Residence Life's front desk operations and customer service initiatives.
  • Manage front desk operations and communications.
  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Desk Assistants.
  • Manage main Residence Life email and direct communications to appropriate locations.
  • Keep information current and updated on the Housing Portal and internal and external websites.
  • Serve as backup for the Director of Residence Life in their absence and represent the Department of Residence Life.
  • Collaborate with campus partners on various projects.
  • Act as Interfraternity council advisor, meeting 1:1 with chapter presidents and leading/attending council meetings.
  • Coordinate with the Director of Student Life and Associate Dean of Students to assist with chapter accountability and community development within Fraternity and Sorority Life.
  • Assist in implementing and supporting Fraternity and Sorority Life initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Campus Safety and the Office of Student Conduct.
  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field.
  • One to three years of professional residence hall supervisory experience; extensive undergraduate/graduate experience will be considered.
  • Knowledge of housing software systems, preferably StarRez.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
  • Student-centric mindset.
  • Collaborative nature and positive attitude.
  • Open to constructive criticism and feedback.
  • Listens to different perspectives and ideas.
  • Master's Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Development, or related field.
  • Professional experience with a live-in, on-call position.
  • Knowledge of Student Development Theory and higher education ethical practices.
  • Knowledge of StarRez and Ellucian Banner.
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