Assistant Director of Residence Life

Southwestern University • Georgetown, TX

69d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole. Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a Assistant Director of Residence Life. This position will report to the Director of Residence Life. The Assistant Director of Residence Life is responsible for all operational aspects of a designated area of on-campus residence halls and/or apartments. The Assistant Director manages the day-to-day supervision of student staff and activities designated to enhance the residential and educational experience and quality of student life for students living in their designated halls/apartments. The Assistant Director of Residence Life is a live-on campus position and is provided on-campus housing. This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling or related field.
• Prior experience within Residence Life.
• One year of supervisory or management experience.
• Outstanding ability to relate to traditional college-aged students.
• Proven supervisory and management skills with demonstrated leadership skills and professional manner with internal and external constituents.
• Excellent interaction and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.
• Ability to be flexible, adjust to perform well in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of supervisory or management experience.
• General knowledge regarding student development theory and practices.
• Understanding of and commitment to the value of a liberal arts education, including the ability to relate to a liberal arts faculty.

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of Resident Assistants and an Area Coordinator Assistant, including hiring, training, teambuilding, supervision, and evaluation.
• Provide direct support to residents, including relationship building, addressing student concerns, enforcing policy, mediating conflict, resolving issues proactively, and generally overseeing facilities.
• Provide leadership in developing a sense of community, supporting safety and wellness, and implementing educational and community development activities and programs, both directly and through student staff.
• Serve on call and respond to emergency and crisis situations.
• Provide operational support and expertise for critical events and processes, including Sprog, Welcome Week, room and roommate assignments, new and returning student move-in, health and safety inspections, check-in and check-out, and opening and closing of the residence halls.
• Serve as a conduct officer, adjudicating and documenting student violations of University policy.
• Leverage housing and conduct software adeptly to manage operations with precision.
• Serve on university committees, task forces, and workgroups to support Student Life and student engagement.
• Forge collaborative partnerships with Facilities Management and other campus partners to maintain conditions that support student success.
• Take a leadership role in selected projects, such as RA selection, staff development, website redesign, residential cohort development, and other duties as assigned or chosen.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Southwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), various paid time-off options, undergraduate tuition assistance for you and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees