Complex Director
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
