Director of Housing and Residence Life

Wiley University • Marshall, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Housing and Residence Life at Wiley University is responsible for creating a conducive living and learning environment for students. This role involves providing vision and leadership for the department, ensuring that the residential communities align with the college's mission, and supporting students in their personal and academic development. The Director oversees a team of residential staff and plays a crucial role in crisis management, student support, and community engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree; preference given to a master's degree.
• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices in various areas of comprehensive student affairs programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis management and student support services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Selecting, training and supervising a team of paraprofessional residential staff including Residential Hall managers, Area Coordinators, Community Assistants, and Residence Center Council.
• Supporting students in crisis and responding to their social and emotional needs.
• Supervising an on-call team and serving in the on-call rotation.
• Coordinating responses to follow-up with students in academic difficulty.
• Directing residence hall programming.
• Advising student groups or student leaders.
• Planning and assessment of residence life initiatives.
• Participating actively as a member of the student life team.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities through conferences and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree