Associate Director of Residence Life and Student Activities

Vermont State University•Randolph, VT

1d•$52,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and administering processes and programs related to the residential experience and student activities across multiple campuses (Lyndon, Johnson, and Randolph). The role involves supervising staff, overseeing university-wide programs, advising the student government association, coordinating orientation, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The Associate Director will also manage budgets, serve as a hearing officer for student conduct, and participate in an on-call rotation for crisis response.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline with four to seven years of relevant experience, or a similar combination of education experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with appropriate discipline with five to ten years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Exercise full supervisory authority over professional and student staff within Residence Life and Student Activities, including hiring, training, performance management, and evaluation.
Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Directors, Residence Hall Directors, Coordinators, and student leaders.
Establish goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with divisional and institutional objectives.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusive excellence.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous assessment of a comprehensive portfolio of student activities, residence life programs, and leadership development initiatives.
Oversee university-wide and campus-based orientation programs and major student engagement initiatives.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programming strategies that align with institutional goals and student needs.
Utilize data, assessment outcomes, and best practices to inform decision-making and program improvement.
Provide oversight of residence life operations across multiple campuses, including occupancy processes, key systems, room assignments/changes, and residence hall openings and closings.
Collaborate with campus operations, facilities, and public safety to ensure safe, compliant, and well maintained residential environments.
Develop and implement training programs for residence life staff and Student Activities, including crisis response and emergency preparedness.
Advise the Student Government Association and support the development of student organizations and leadership structures.
Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of student leaders, including Resident Assistants, orientation leaders, and student organization leaders.
Plan and support major campus events, including Homecoming, large-scale programming, and Commencement activities.
Cultivate partnerships with external vendors and community organizations to enhance student programming.
Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into all aspects of programming, policy development, and student engagement.
Promote a campus environment that supports belonging, accessibility, and holistic student development.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Develop, administer, and monitor operating budgets for Residence Life and Student Activities.
Oversee financial processes, including purchasing, contract coordination, and allocation of student activity funds.
Ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
Serve as a Hearing Officer for student conduct matters in coordination with the Dean of Students.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide leadership in crisis response, including evenings and weekends as required.
Coordinate responses to residential and student-related emergencies in collaboration with campus and external partners.
Collaborate with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and other institutional partners to advance student success initiatives.
Serve as a liaison across campuses to ensure consistency and effectiveness of programs and services.
Maintain a visible and engaged presence within the campus community.
Stay current on emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory considerations in student affairs and residence life.
Perform other duties as assigned.