Complex Director

Eastern Michigan University • Ypsilanti, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Complex Director (CD) is responsible for the residential life functions in two or more residence halls. The CD fosters a safe, positive, and inclusive community environment that encourages students to develop their full potential. This position includes educational, supervisory and administrative functions that promote student engagement, academic success, personal development, and a strong sense of community. Given the unique nature of this live-in position, the position has a renewable contract for up to four years ending on July 15 of each year. Staff will be asked in March to make a commitment for the following year. Should a staff member be hired mid-year, additional time to end on July 15 may be offered.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Counseling or related field and experience in the field of student affairs is required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including writing and public speaking, and ability to work with computer program with training is required.
• One year experience working with students in a college or university environment is required.
• Live-on required.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and evaluate Graduate Hall Director(s), Graduate Assistant(s), Student Office Manager(s), Nightwatch staff, and/or Office Assistant Staff in their complex, including participation in departmental selection process of positions.
• Provide guidance to Resident Advisors, ensuring that orientation, training, supervision and regular evaluation of Resident Advisors is completed.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of academic, social and developmental programming, ensuring participation with academic and student services offices when appropriate, including regular attendance at student programs.
• Advise and develop leadership skills of Community Council (student organization).
• Serve as primary judicial officer for the complex, which includes meeting with students in violation of Residence Hall and Apartment Rules, adjudicating cases, and applying sanctions.
• Maintain judicial records through effective use of student conduct software and providing accurate student files.
• Participate in the rotating 24-hour-a-day "on-call" system for the residential area, responding to problems and emergencies including during times when the University is closed.
• Use departmental protocol to respond to crisis or emergency situations which includes providing guidance to paraprofessional staff, parents, and students.
• Manage Front Desk Operations within assigned halls with the support of a Student Office Manager(s).
• Manage programming and office supply budgets.
• Manage hall occupancy including creating reports, knowledge of student database, completing room changes, and promoting living on campus.
• Serve as an active member of one or more committees designed to complete departmental projects.
• During the summer months work with summer school, new student orientation and/or summer conference housing.
• Ensure a safe environment with thorough facilities/security systems and prevention programming.
• Conduct weekly walk-through and report on-going facility and safety issues.
• Provide functional guidance and leadership in individually specified areas or projects as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager