Assistant Director of Residence Life for Care and Community Standards (AP27-028)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • Edwardsville, IL

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Residence Life for Care and Community Standards administers conduct and care processes for on-campus residential students and supports behavior and conflict resolution to promote a safe, respectful living environment. The role focuses on community standards, education, and student development. It develops and implements educational programs and training for the Housing community on student conduct and community standards, aligned with the residential curriculum, and supports related assessment strategies.

The Assistant Director mentors and counsels students on academic, social, and personal success and refers students to relevant University departments or outside agencies when appropriate. As a member of the Residence Life leadership team, the Assistant Director participates in the on-call duty rotation and supervises Community Directors and Assistant Community Directors in their work as conduct administrators.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or a related field.
• Three years of post-master’s experience working with student housing and experience with student conduct.
• Experience with Maxient software.
• Working knowledge of restorative justice and competency, and conflict mediation.
• Knowledge of due process requirements and federal and state laws affecting student conduct policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Strong working knowledge of student development theory and student learning theory.
• Ability to interact with and counsel students, staff, and parents effectively.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Progressive supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer conduct and care processes for on-campus residential students.
• Support behavior and conflict resolution to promote a safe and respectful on-campus living environment.
• Develop and implement educational programs and training events for the Housing community on student conduct and community standards, aligned with the residential curriculum.
• Support assessment strategies related to student conduct and community standards.
• Mentor and counsel students on academic, social, and personal success.
• Refer students to relevant University departments and outside agencies when appropriate.
• Serve on the Residence Life leadership team.
• Participate in the on-call duty rotation.
• Supervise Community Directors and Assistant Community Directors in their roles as conduct administrators.

What This Job Offers

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