Assistant Director of Residential Life - Student Affairs

Shoreline Community College•Shoreline College, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shoreline College is seeking an Assistant Director of Residential Life to join the Division of Student Affairs. This live-in position provides day-to-day direction for community development, Resident Assistant (RA) supervision and programming, and student leadership development within the residential setting. The Assistant Director collaborates on the planning and implementation of the student life program as well as the residential life program and occupancy management. This role is integral to advancing the College's commitment to student engagement, student success and retention, equity and inclusion, and student leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two (2) years of experience in college housing, student programs, student leadership/development, and/or college student conduct
Experience responding to and managing crises involving college students
Experience collaborating with and meeting the needs of underrepresented groups, enhancing inclusion, and advancing social justice
Knowledge Of: Student development theory, leadership development theory, and equity and social equity frameworks
Knowledge Of: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access
Knowledge Of: Social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Knowledge Of: Techniques for effective presentations and communication in a multicultural environment
Knowledge Of: FERPA, Title IX, and other applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations related to students
Skill In: Listening and responding to people from diverse backgrounds including students, faculty, administration, staff, and community partners
Skill In: Speaking publicly and communicating effectively with sensitivity
Skill In: Solving conflict, working with individuals as well as groups
Skill In: Effectively and efficiently gathering and analyzing information to develop solutions
Skill In: Managing difficult or emotional situations, crises, and respond promptly to student needs
Skill In: Developing strategies to achieve departmental and College goals
Skill In: Making decisions, gathering feedback and consensus where needed
Skill In: Effectively manage a team as they oversee, plan, and facilitate daily activities within the residential setting
Skill In: Effectively advising student leaders and student organizations
Skill In: Contributing to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural appreciation, awareness, and responsiveness
Skill In: Multitask and coordinate outcomes to meet deadlines while working with multiple partners
Skill In: Prepare clear/concise materials resulting in effective oral and written communication
Skill In: Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound judgement within legal guidelines

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive residential programming model that represents and meets the holistic needs of Shoreline’s diverse student populations and promotes their social and educational development and inclusion.
Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate four Resident Assistants (RAs); lead weekly staff meetings and hold bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with student staff to support residential life programming, community development, and RA performance/growth.
Serve as primary staff on an after-hours emergency on-call rotation to provide support for residents and live-in student staff for a newer apartment style residence hall serving approximately 245 residents.
Work with students to establish a residential student organization that plans events and advocates for students’ interests and needs within the community; recruit and advise participants.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents through one-on-one and group interactions, behavioral interventions, and crisis response.
Oversee the dissemination of communication to students regarding housing and college policies and procedures, upcoming events, and important resources.
Develop and implement strategies to assist students in the adjustment to college life and promote academic, career, and personal success through one-on-one and group interactions and behavioral interventions.
Plan, collaborate, and execute programming to promote the personal, academic, and community development of residents living within the building.
Work closely with the housing office to provide support to students navigating the application, move-in, and move-out process.
Manage budget and allocation of programming resources including facilitating purchase of supplies.
Assess the student experience and living-learning program towards continuous improvement.
Facilitate informal and formal conduct meetings with students involved in alleged violations of residential and college-wide regulations and policies, providing support to the college conduct officer as needed.
Serve on the college behavioral intervention (Care) team and offer expertise and guidance to support students experiencing crisis.
Serve as part of a team of employees who assist in investigation of Title IX and discrimination complaints; participate in related training and meetings as appropriate.
Develop and implement programming and other educational interventions to promote good decision-making by students.
Provide general support to the Office of Student Life including responding to student, staff, and visitor inquiries in-person, via phone, and online.
Utilizing student development, leadership, and social equity theories and frameworks, facilitate the intentional development of a community that strives to meet the needs of all students/residents.
Assist in the development of student engagement and student leadership initiatives, including coordination of workshops, training, promotion of social equity and student advocacy, in partnership with Student Life staff and campus partners.
Support major events and programs, including campus events, e.g., Commencement, New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, Sunfest.