Asst Director Residence Life Staff Development

Seton Hall University, New Jersey•South Orange, NJ

53d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Residence Life central management team, the Assistant Director for Residential Staff Development works collaboratively to support the strategic goals and Catholic mission of the University. The Assistant Director provides direct supervision and developmental oversight for the department's live-in professional staff. This position leads professional staff recruitment, onboarding, training, evaluation, and retention initiatives while cultivating a positive and accountable staff culture. The Assistant Director also serves in the Central Duty rotation and contributes to departmental planning, policy development, and divisional initiatives. This is a live-on position.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field.
1-3 years progressive Residence Life experience
Past experience supervising professional/graduate level staff.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise Residence Coordinators.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations.
Develop individualized professional development plans for staff.
Establish and monitor goals, expectations, and accountability measures/documentation.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and support regarding student concerns, crisis response, conflict management, and supervisory practices.
Coordinate professional staff recognition and retention initiatives.
Develop and facilitate ongoing professional staff training throughout the year.
Coordinate monthly professional development workshops and retreats.
Partner with campus departments to provide relevant training opportunities.
Assess training effectiveness and implement improvements based on feedback and department needs.
Support succession planning and leadership development within the department.
Coordinate all aspects of professional staff recruitment, including search committees, candidate experiences, reference checks, and hiring recommendations.
Develop and implement onboarding programs for new professional staff.
Create transition plans and resources for newly hired staff members.
Ensure staff understand departmental policies, campus resources, and university expectations.
Assist with departmental policy development, strategic planning, and goal implementation.
Lead departmental committees and task forces.
Represent Residence Life on institutional committees and at university events.
Assist with hall openings, closings, orientation programs, and emergency planning.
Participate in the Central Staff On-Call rotation.
Respond to student crises and emergencies.
Serve as a conduct officer when assigned.
Provide consultation to professional staff regarding complex student situations.
Other duties as assigned.