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Utica University Assistant Director of Student Living- Residential Education in Utica, New York
Position Information
Job Title Assistant Director of Student Living- Residential Education
Posting Number S00529
Position Type Full Time
Hours/Schedule Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (on-call coverage required; occasional weekend and evening hours required). See flex work program information below.
Campus Main Campus, Utica NY
Date Position Available 01/02/2025
Posted Salary $60,450
FLSA Status Exempt
Benefits Eligible Yes
If yes, please select: All Benefits
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Living at Utica University is a twelve-month, full-time professional staff member in the Office of Student Living and Campus Engagement and the Student Affairs Division. Assistant Directors are responsible for the planning and delivery of a Student Living program for the residential area they supervise as well as for the functional area that they oversee. Each area contains one or more co-educational residential buildings, housing 200-300 students. This position is a live-on position in which the successful candidate lives in a residence hall that they supervise to facilitate the personal, social, and educational growth of students and student staff through the application of student development theory to create significant and purposeful residential learning experiences.
Through personal contact, staff supervision, and hall/campus programming, the Assistant Director assists residents in their personal development to become well-rounded individuals. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating an active and engaged atmosphere throughout the area that they oversee. A primary goal of the Assistant Director is to assist both the individual members and the community as a whole in building connections to the larger campus community in order to foster an enhanced living environment. The Assistant Director assumes a joint responsibility for the administration and quality of both the Student Living and Campus Engagement programs. Specific responsibilities include: supervision, development, and evaluation of student staff; student behavior; area/university-wide programming; development of an area-wide sense of community and pride; and serving as a member of the professional on-call rotation for the residential campus; overseeing community development/educational initiatives; or overseeing our evening support initiatives.
January 1, 2023- Utica University started a flexwork program designed to give employees a greater work life balance. This flexwork program is an alternative to the standard 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, work schedule. While employees’ salaries, vacation and sick time are based on a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule, employees work an abbreviated 32-hour work week, with the flexibility of working either a four-day week or five abbreviated days. Supervisors will work with employees on scheduling to ensure the needs of the department are met.
Location Utica, NY
Application Deadline
Full consideration by: 11/22/2024
Open Until Filled No
Major Responsibilities
The Office of Student Living and Campus Engagement has three Assistant Directors of Student Living (Housing Operations, Residential Education, and Student Support). We are currently searching for an Assistant Director of Student Livng for Residential Education
- Assistant Director of Student Living (Residential Education): Oversee one first-year residence hall and oversee the implementation of the residential curriculum and all educational initiatives within the student living department. Assist with student staff retention and development of a new student staff curriculum to meet the needs of our new student staff model. Serve as residential first-year experience chair, RHA Co-Advisor, and directly supervise the Graduate Resident Director for Residential Education.
Overall Job Functions Include:
- Staff/Student Leadership Development
Assist the professional staff in implementing, assessing, and continuously developing the recently developed student living student staff model.
Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of new professional and paraprofessional staff.
Assist in presenting August, January, and on-going training for the student staff.
Hold regular one-on-one and staff meetings to keep staff up-to-date on campus issues.
Use student development theory to provide support and motivation for student staff.
Directly supervise applicable student staff and hold them accountable for agreed upon building and departmental expectations.
Directly supervise applicable graduate level professional staff.
Provide ongoing feedback to and conduct performance evaluations of student staff.
- Programming and Community Development
Programming
Coordinate programming of student staff according to the current programming model, including maintaining records and holding student staff accountable for meeting programming requirements.
Assist the student staff as needed with programming and support staff programs by attending them.
Encourage student involvement and participation in programming, the Residence Hall Association, and other student organizations.
Coordinate and develop intentional, programmatic initiatives and services that positively impact the recruitment, retention, and enrichment of students throughout the area they oversee.
Responsible for assisting the Office of Student Living and Campus Engagement with major campus events, including by not limited to: Orientation, Homecoming, and Commencement.
Community Development
Do daily rounds throughout respective area buildings.
Initiate contact on a regular basis with students in all area buildings. Be aware of and report problems and individual concerns of residents.
Develop and foster a sense of community and pride throughout the area.
Serve as a resource person for information about campus services, events, policies, and procedures.
Provide support for students concerning educational, career, and personal issues, and refer when necessary.
- Intervention and Referral
Crisis Management
Participate in on-call duty rotation, and respond to crises and emergencies. This duty rotation will include both first-level weekend response and second-level weekday coverage.
Be familiar with established emergency protocols, and be prepared to implement them when necessary.
This position is considered essential and will be required to work during severe weather closings/delays or emergency situations, regardless of whether or not the University is closed.
Student Behavior
Enforce and educate students regarding University and residence hall regulations and policies.
Meet with students for Code of Student Conduct violations as a hearing officer and maintain appropriate records.
Provide direction to staff and students in communicating, interpreting, and administering residence hall and University policies and procedures.
- Administrative Responsibilities
Facilities management
Work with facilities staff to ensure the facilities are well maintained.
Report and track all work orders in assigned residence halls through an online work order system.
Work with appropriate offices and students to promote a safe and secure environment.
Maintain accurate records for damage billing, to be performed on a semester basis as required.
Area Administration
Work with the professional staff to complete appropriate paperwork necessary to maintain accurate occupancy records.
Work with professional staff to complete student check-in and check-out processes, including maintaining up to date Room Condition Reports, responsible key management, and accurate student census data.
Coordinate monthly Health and Safety Checks.
5. General Responsibilities
Assume co-responsibility with the Director of Student Living for at least one major departmental process or activity.
Support and encourage building staff in their large scale programming.
Demonstrate interest in campus life by actively participating in campus functions and events.
Participate and engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs, including but not limited to serving on DEI committees, serving as a diversity advocate or community liaison for a job search, advising a club, facilitating DEI-related training, and engagement in institutional cultural and celebratory events and programming.
Participate in various campus-wide committees or governing boards as assigned or requested.
Assist with campus programming and leadership initiatives.
- Departmental Expectations
Share input for policy making and implementation. Participate in the development and implementation of goals and priorities for the Office of Student Living and Campus Engagement, the Division of Student Affairs, and Utica University.
Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with the department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.
Attend staff meetings and retreats.
Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
Participate in professional staff training before each semester and weekly staff development sessions, usually held one afternoon per week.
Hold evening office hours and/or attend events to be available to residents in the evening hours.
Be on campus and assist with implementing all major weekends. These will be outlined at the beginning of each academic year.
Assist office as needed, and be familiar with office procedures.
May perform other related duties as assigned.
Driving Responsibilities
Travel
Supervises Directly supervises student staff members and graduate-level professional staff.
Education & Experience Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree and 1 years of professional experience (part-time or full-time) in a higher education setting is required. Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or similar degree and 3-5 years of professional experience is preferred.
Minimum Skills/Abilities
A strong understanding of and commitment to students’ development and well-being
Excellent human relations, communication, and organizational skills.
A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and demonstrated work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.
A strong work ethic.
Flexible and able to work successfully in a team atmosphere.
Applicant Documents Instructions
All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.
In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf
Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,
pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,
disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence
victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or
federal law.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
"Contributions to Diversity" Statement
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference #1