Associate Director, Residence Life

Associate Director, Residence Life

Posting Number: 0000894
Reports to: Executive Director of Campus Life and Athletics
Department: Student Services
Classification: Professional/Technical
Full or Part-time: Full Time

Job Summary:
The Associate Director of Residence Life is responsible for the overall management of the student housing community at the College, and ensures the development and maintenance of a safe, healthy and academically-focused community in the residence hall, with a focus on creating supportive and inclusive communities in which all of our students have the means and environment for success. The director provides strategic and visionary leadership for the student and professional staff. This position plays a key role in management of the student conduct process, crisis response and case management for students and families.The manner in which campus residence halls operate has a profound effect on the total College experience and academic success of resident students. The residential experience also directly effects student retention, persistence, and success. It is the responsibility of the Associate Director of Residence Life to ensure that the total residential experience is a positive one for all students and that a sense of community is developed within each residence area.

Essential Functions:
1. Facilitate the development of a campus community by creating opportunities for residents and students to interact. Solicit, plan, organize and implement campus wide events and activities that meet the intellectual, social, cultural and academic needs of students and residents. Oversee RA’s in the execution of plans. Guide and support residents and students in their efforts to prepare for lifestyle and career choices.2. Participate in college recruiting activities including open houses, high school visits, assisting with the opening and transitioning at the beginning and end of each term and other officially scheduled breaks. 3. Manage Housing Agreement submissions, room assignment process, housing eligibility, background checks and housing lease billing.4. Provide supervision and training for the RAs throughout the year, leads RA staff meetings.5. Manage operating and capital budgets including but not limited to the development of annual budget, planning for unexpected expenses, tracking and approving expenditures, and process invoices for payment. 6. Oversee facility management program including an active preventive maintenance plan, maintenance ticket system, well-regulated housekeeping and grounds-keeping plan, inventory control and assess management, and ongoing quality improvement efforts.7. Supervise and evaluate student staff (direct and indirect reporting), conduct regular performance reviews, hold staff accountable, and address complaints, mediate conflicts that occur between residents and resolve issues.8. Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, professional standards, laws and national trends as applicable. (Example: Fair Housing Act)9. Responsible for crisis response, risk management and serves in the “on call” rotation with other staff.10. Participate and contribute in broader Student Life programs, campus events, and athletic initiatives as necessary.

Other Duties:
Must be able to work a variable schedule including extended work days, evenings and weekends, and extended hours beyond a 40-hour week.
Other duties as needed.

Accountabilities:
Under the limited supervision of Executive Director of Campus Life and Athletics

Job Specifications:
Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s Degree Preferred. Four to six years progressively responsible experience in a higher education environment is required. A comprehensive understanding of student development, cultural diversity, and managing confidential crisis issues is expected.

Grade: C11
Salary Range:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Official transcripts required upon hire. Benefits start immediately first day of employment

Virtual Campus tour:
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Open Date: 08/10/2022
Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/4357

About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesake’s breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our region’s future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the college’s facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMC’s main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet it’s less than a half-day’s drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis. jeid-6c6d81072fb8c2488cff06cdfadafaec