Assistant Director Residential Education - MSUAASF Range D (SA26037)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

3d•$54,344 - $116,608•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Residential Education is responsible for the student development program and administration of students living in our 5 residence communities. Duties: supervise a combination of up to 4 full-time Hall Directors (HDs) and up to 4 Student Service Coordinator (SSCs) graduate assistants; indirectly supervise a combination of Graduate Student Interns, up to 31 Community Advisors (CAs) and approximately 70 Desk Assistants (DAs); manage community and departmental committee budgets; lead an actively engaged community development framework that helps all students build connections, get involved, and achieve success; supervise conduct process in residence communities; direct departmental efforts in staff selection or staff training; involvement in departmental and University committees, annual budget development process and policy formation. Work closely with a variety of campus partners. This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a university closure or emergency event, incumbent is required to report to work and respond as requested. Refer to Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings at: http://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field and minimum of 3-years full-time post master’s experience in Residential Life (or related student affairs area) prior to start of employment. OR Minimum of 4 years full-time experience (post bachelor’s and prior to start of employment) in Residential Life or related student affairs area may be substituted for master’s degree and 3-years post master’s experience.
Prior to the date of appointment, this position requires a criminal background check conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota Statutes 299C.66 to 299C.71 – Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act. It is expected that the employee maintains the ability to pass applicable background check throughout employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to notify the supervisor no later than the beginning of your next shift of any charges, allegations, convictions that may impact their standing under the applicable background check
Residence Hall work involves performing certain tasks on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The Assistant Director participates in an “on-call” rotation where a phone is carried 24 hours a day and may require consultation and/or a coordinated response on campus.
The Assistant Director is considered a “weather essential employee.
Workloads are expected to be higher while classes are in session during both fall and spring semesters and during opening and closing time periods.
Extended vacations may not be approved during peak academic time periods.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated supervision experience (graduate or professional staff).
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal.
Excellent administration skills, including an ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated effectiveness in applying student development theory.
Commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of university personnel.
Experience with the student conduct process (hearing officer, conduct board advisor/member) in a university setting.

Responsibilities

supervise a combination of up to 4 full-time Hall Directors (HDs) and up to 4 Student Service Coordinator (SSCs) graduate assistants
indirectly supervise a combination of Graduate Student Interns, up to 31 Community Advisors (CAs) and approximately 70 Desk Assistants (DAs)
manage community and departmental committee budgets
lead an actively engaged community development framework that helps all students build connections, get involved, and achieve success
supervise conduct process in residence communities
direct departmental efforts in staff selection or staff training
involvement in departmental and University committees, annual budget development process and policy formation
Work closely with a variety of campus partners
participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment
evening meetings and participation and attendance at occasional programs/activities/events during evening and weekend hours is expected
participates in an “on-call” rotation where a phone is carried 24 hours a day and may require consultation and/or a coordinated response on campus

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents