Director of Residence Life
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director will provide leadership, supervision, and daily management of all areas pertaining to Schreiner’s Residence Life Program. This position is a required live-on position and is ultimately responsible for developing and maintaining a living/learning environment that fosters academic, personal, and spiritual growth. The Director will be assisted by additional professional live-in staff members and students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administrative
- Oversee planning and direction of all university housing including fulfillment of occupancy goals, contractual compliance and administrative direction of on-campus student housing.
- Responsible for direct selection, supervision, evaluation and ongoing training of professional and indirect selection, supervision, evaluation and ongoing training of student staff.
- Foster an environment for learning and social interaction that supports the mission of the university through strategic planning efforts and in collaboration with student life and academic affairs divisions.
- Develop & oversee implementation of community-based programs for on-campus residents.
- Collaborate with other student life staff members in providing quality educational programming for students throughout campus.
- Produce necessary reports for the Department and Student Services Division.
- Have knowledge of Jenzabar computing system and various reports within the Department.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records, personnel matters, disciplinary matters, administrative assignments, budgets, and other sensitive information.
- Monitor the maintenance of housing facilities and participate in the planning of housing renovations/construction/refurbishment with Director of Campus Operations.
- Update and/or create necessary Residence Life policies/procedures for student handbook and Financial Services & Accounting (for account charges) as well as documents such as housing contracts, employment applications, incident reports, room/apartment condition reports, staff manuals and housing brochures.
- Participate as a key leader maintaining compliance with the student code of conduct system and participating in the student conduct process as assigned.
- Provide accurate housing information to parents, students, and prospective students via on campus presentations, publications, and personal interaction
- Develop an effective working relationship and maintain open communications with all Student Services offices as well as Campus Operations, Financial Services, Food Service, Registrar, and Admissions and Enrollment Services.
- Update and maintain online information, forms, content, and images on Schreiner websites.
- Oversee the Parent Association Committee and serve on other university committees as assigned.
- Work with the Campus Security to assist in overall campus security.
- Respond to critical incidents and resident interventions and relay all pertinent information to necessary parties.
Management
- Make hiring and firing decisions, in consultation with supervising staff member, regarding professional staff.
- Oversee and manage new and continuing student housing assignments.
- Formulate budgets for Residence Life and operate within budgetary parameters.
- Implement sound practices and procedures congruent with ACUHO-I and CAS standards.
- Foster an environment for learning and social interaction that supports the mission of Schreiner.
Professionalism
- Maintain a positive and professional image.
- Keep the work environment neat and orderly.
- Maintain a safe environment through adherence to all safety procedures.
Teamwork
- Work as a team player, supporting and assisting other employees.
- Identify and participate in resolution of departmental/institutional problems with continuous quality improvement as a goal.
- Enhance team effectiveness through professional development support and leadership.
Customer Relations
- Make customers feel welcome and respected as individuals.
- Exhibit appropriate behavior in customer areas.
- Demonstrate essential telephone courtesy.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field is required.
- 3-5 years of experience working in Residence Life is required.
- Must have experience supervising full-time professional staff.
- Experience with budgets and financial management, facilities management, housing assignments/occupancy management, and judicial affairs.
- Must be available to live-on campus in university provided housing.
ADDITIONAL AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field.
- Solid independent judgment is required; ability to lead in a crisis situation.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate numerous activities.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with students and work on a team General computer competence.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Ability to perform well under stress, be consistent, and diffuse conflict situations.
- Skill in promoting a living environment conducive to learning.
- Skill in advising residents and staff personally and academically.
