Senior Assistant Director, Living Learning Communities and Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team as the Senior Assistant Director for Living Learning Communities and Strategic Initiatives. Residence Life is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive living-learning community that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth. We strive to enable residents to develop respect and responsibility for themselves and their community. Reporting to the Associate Director for Academic and Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Assistant Director provides leadership and operational oversight for the Living Learning Community program at the University Park campus and supports the implementation of initiatives that advance the department’s strategic plan. This position serves as a member of the Residence Life leadership team and works collaboratively with academic, student affairs, and other partners to support high-quality residential environments and student-centered operations. This position is not a live-in role. The role includes participation in an on-call rotation. Living within a minimum radius of Penn State University Park campus will be necessary for Residence Life emergency response.
Requirements
- Experience in supervision, organizational leadership, financial stewardship, and administration within Residence Life, Housing, or Student Affairs
- Experience supporting, operationalizing, and evaluating campus-wide initiatives, staff and student development programs, and organizational change efforts
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- A high level of cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with diverse student and staff populations
- Ability to perform other duties as assigned
- Master's Degree
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
- Valid driver’s license
- Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of student and community development in the Living Learning Community Program
- Foster meaningful faculty and staff engagement in Living Learning Communities through collaborative initiatives that enhance student learning and community development
- Participate in the evening and weekend Residence Life on-call rotation and respond to crises, emergencies, and critical incidents at the University Park campus
- Supervise and lead professional staff, including two Living Learning Community Coordinators
- Support training and professional development and evaluate job performance
- Plan and facilitate staff meetings
- Provide program-wide leadership and support for professional staff and student leaders
- Develop and foster stakeholder partnerships and relationships with academic units, student support services, Student Affairs offices, Housing, and others
- Support Residence Life strategic priorities, including planning, execution, and evaluation of select initiatives
- Support the effective use and implementation of bespoke technologies and systems
- Assist in the development and dissemination of training, resources, and tools for staff and student leader use
- Assist the Associate Director in development tracking of program budgets, and implementation of goals, policies, guidelines, and procedures
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
