Director of Housing and Residence

Notre Dame of Maryland University is seeking to hire a Director of Housing and Residence Life. The Director of Housing & Residence Life will directly manage all aspects of residential life and housing for 400 students. These responsibilities include the development and implementation of strategic plans for residence hall programmatic efforts focusing on the successful transition of students into, through, and out of the Notre Dame of Maryland University experience. In addition, the Director will serve as the primary point of contact for all issues affecting students in residence. The Director will also provide support to University departments in coordinating the use of residential facilities for services, programs, and research efforts to benefit all students in residence and will ensure budget goals related to initiatives for students living on campus are met.

The Director for Housing & Residence Life is a full-time, live-in professional who plays an integral role in the structure and leadership of the Division of Student Life and has a significant impact on the growth, and formation of students at Notre Dame of Maryland University. The Director of Housing and Residence Life’s primary role is to foster the holistic development of students through focusing on a model of active engagement and mentoring of students in residential and student educational experience.

Essential functions will include, but are not limited to :

1. Administers housing assignments, counseling and advising all community constituents of housing policies and contractual responsibilities and working with the Associate Vice President for Student Life (AVPSL) on the regulations with respect to occupancy projections and management.
2. Works with the AVPSL and the Chief Financial Officer with respect to the opening and closing of residence halls, arrangements for holiday and interim housing for students, and the assignment of new residential properties.
3. Actively engage in the campus community to foster a vibrant, student-centered, supportive community that contributes positively to the NDMU campus experience. Serve as advisor and mentor for residential and commuter students.
4. Actively engage in the residence hall communities by attending hall programs, regularly touring the residence halls, participating in community meetings, and engaging in formal and informal interactions with residents during and after normal business hours.
5. Assist in the coordination and development of intentional programmatic initiatives and services for residential students that positively impact the recruitment, retention and enrichment of students.
6. Provide individualized support to students in relation to academic, behavioral, personal and/or social issues and concerns; assistance in adjusting to university life; and in the event of a personal, medical or family emergency.
7. Through collaboration with other university offices, encourage the development of student citizens who are culturally aware and accepting of differences.
8. Serve on various University and division committees include the Students of Concern Committee that focuses on the retention and support of students. Assist in the resolution of student behavior concerns, utilizing crisis intervention skills and resources.
9. Utilizing best practices to inform decisions, provide leadership to unique communities including, but not limited to, single-gendered housing, mixed gender housing, graduate student housing, living and learning communities, and first-year student communities.

Qualifications :

• Knowledge : Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Counseling, or related program is required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience : 2-3 years’ professional experience in managing residence halls and/or other relevant experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills/Aptitude : Must have proven administrative and management skills, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Strong initiative and ability to effectively manage multiple long and short term strategies, programs, and objectives. Knowledge and skills with automated computer systems, new technologies, records management, database systems to support service and operational needs; skill with use of university systems within three months of appointment. Sensitivity to the community served in a private, Catholic institution of higher learning. Ability to translate a mission and vision into successful programs and services. Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, implement and assess programs and services. Strong service orientation and ability to relate effectively with diverse individuals and groups at all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability to train and supervise paraprofessional staff. Proven analytical, technical and supervisory skills. Ability to develop programs to enable employees to grow in their positions. Strong interpersonal, community development and negotiation skills. Must be able to generate the confidence and trust of individuals and the extended campus community.
• Working Conditions: This is a full-time, 12-month position. Due to the nature of contemporary student development responsibilities, work schedules differ from, and exceed, typical business hours. The incumbent must establish effective management, training, and coverage for program supervision, on and off campus. Position may require a campus presence for an extraordinary or extended period of time for individual and group guidance and/or intervention; a semester/summer transition; for institutional programs such as recruitment sessions, orientations, convocations and commencements; and during potential or actual emergency situations. This position will serve on a duty rotation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In coordination with leadership provided by the Associate Vice President for Student Life, the Director contributes to and shares in the vision, mission, and strategic planning of the University, Division, and Department.

Given the required evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities, the Director is required to live on campus in an apartment provided by NDMU. In addition, a limited meal plan is provided during the academic year; as a condition of employment, the Director is required to participate in the NDMU meal plan in such a way as to facilitate involvement in the University community, encourage and develop relationships with students, and create frequent opportunities to use the meal plan with residents and student staff members. The University's operations, policies, and activities reflect this foundation and relationship and are conducted in accordance with its stated mission.

All applicants must submit:

Cover letter

Salary requirements

Resume

Contact information for 3 professional references

Additional Information:

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO/AA employer.