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Assistant Dean of Residence Life and Housing

Employer
Coppin State University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 20, 2022


Job Summary:
The Assistant Dean of Residence Life and Housing must have a deep understanding of public-private partnerships, knowledge of factors related to residential growth on a university campus, a commitment to the residential experience and the role it plays in supporting student success, interest in designing and implementing a First-Year Residential Experience, and expertise with fiscal management. While possessing the skills necessary to manage the department, the Assistant Dean of Residence Life and Housing must also be able to assess current operations and develop a vision that ensures the Housing & Residential Education program is meeting the needs of the diverse student body that currently attends CSU . The Assistant Dean of Residence Life and Housing will have the opportunity to be involved with the planning and execution of expanding the housing portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the Department of Residence Life and Housing with the supervisor of staff.
  • Manage the Residence Life and Housing Software.
  • Manage housing assignment responsibilities, including initial assignment, room reassignment, contract agreements, online confirmation, room change requests, and withdrawals.
  • Oversee housing operations in collaboration with the Director, Associate Director, Facilities Management, Public Safety, and Information Technology.
  • Work directly with Enrollment and Marketing to recruit new resident students.
  • Together with the Vice President and Dean of Students, closely monitor housing capacity and provide weekly reports to appropriate administrators.
  • Support First Year Orientation through program development, program presentations, and general interactions with students and parents.
  • Work collaboratively with Campus Life, Facilities Management, Auxiliary Services, Public Safety, Counseling Services, the Health Center, and other student service departments to provide exceptional service to students.
  • Insure oversight and functions of Residence Housing Association ( RHA ) and organization advisors.
  • Seek constructive and rewarding opportunities to engage faculty in the lives of students, and create linkages between academic affairs and residential programs.
  • Assist in overseeing the student conduct system by reviewing incident reports and serving as a hearing officer.
  • Conduct prompt, equitable, and impartial administrative investigations related to alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct and other University policies.
  • Advocate for and support students, especially in a crisis or urgent situation, by hearing concerns or complaints, communicating appropriately with family members, and making referrals to internal or external resources.
  • Be a visible and engaged leader throughout campus, building bridges between students and administrators.
  • Demonstrate creativity, a strong work ethic, and collective energy to address issues such as the current political climate, COVID -19, student mental health, and social justice concerns.
  • Participate in the BAT Team as a case manager.
  • Serve in the on-call rotation for emergency assistance and crisis intervention in coordination with the RL&H staff on-call staff.
Required Qualifications

Education:
  • Master’s degree required, preferably in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or Student Affairs.
Experience:
  • Progressively responsible leadership positions, with five or more years of experience in a higher education setting with work in residence life and housing.
  • Demonstrated experience in conduct/judicial systems in higher ed, leadership for crisis/risk management.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; exceptional organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships and build consensus and support.
  • Sensitivity to issues related to socioeconomic class, gender identity and expression, sexuality, race and ethnicity, privilege and power relationships, and transitions to adulthood.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for programming elements of the position and on-­call needs.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management to include multi-year budgeting.
  • Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Ability to lead and supervise students and staff.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures as they pertain to the department and the University.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to organize and work effectively with small and large groups.
  • Ability to function effectively as an Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Division member.
  • Ability to make decisions in crises and to adapt to differences and changes in program, colleagues, students, and community characteristics.
  • Knowledge of residence life issues, knowledge of academic support skills, techniques, and best practices, and ability to use technology systems and tools to support Residence Life and Housing operations.
  • Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community.
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications.
Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Maintain regular attendance and closely follows office reporting policies and procedures. The director must be flexible in terms of working after normal work hours on occasions when the job tasks require; travel as needed.

Position Detail Information

Position Detail Information

Posting Number

ST2022-0066

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

09/16/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

COVID -19 vaccinations are strongly encouraged for all University employees. Medical and religious exemption request are accepted and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please submit any/all documents related to this matter to AskHR@coppin.edu .

For best consideration apply early for the position.

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