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Associate Director, Residence Life

Employer
Miami University (Ohio)
Location
Oxford, Ohio
Salary
$70,000 - $76,250
Date posted
Oct 16, 2024
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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Residence Life
Employment Level
Mid-Level
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Title

Associate Director, Residence Life

 

 

Department

Student Life Residence Support 1

 

 

Worker Type

Regular

 

 

Pay Type

Salary

 

 

Position Salary Minimum

$70,000

 

 

Position Salary Maximum

$76,250

 

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

 

 

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

 

Benefit Eligible

Yes

 

 

Screening Date

2024-10-25

 

 

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director is a member of the Residence Life leadership team, supervises mid-level professionals, and assumes department-wide responsibilities.

 

 

Job Description

Summary:

The Associate Director of Residence Life is a member of the Residence Life leadership team, led by the Director. The Associate Director supervises mid-level professionals who each oversee teams of live-in Residence Life staff (full-time professionals and GAs). The Associate Director is central to the department and assumes department-wide responsibilities.

 

Essential Duties:

  • Supervise, train, and evaluate Assistant Directors of Residence Life and their direct and indirect reports.

  • Assume leadership of one or more of these departmental initiatives: 

    • Professional staff recruitment

    • Departmental budget oversight and tracking

    • Departmental technology oversight

    • Departmental assessment

    • Liaison with Campus Services and Physical Facilities

    • Admissions event coordination

    • Liaison with Environmental Safety & Risk Management

    • Coordinate departmental communications and marketing

  • Manage crises and serious incidents in collaboration with supervisees, resident assistants, other central staff members, and university resources.

  • Partner with internal [e.g., university units] and external [e.g., community, parents/family members] stakeholders central to the success of students and the operation of the department. 

  • Assist with university, divisional, and departmental student retention initiatives.

  • Demonstrate university citizenship through service that supports office, divisional, and institutional priorities (eg. teaching Student Life supported transition courses, committee membership, event attendance).

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree earned by the position start date.

  • At least 5 years of post-masters experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Human Development, Business or related field

  • Experience in Student Affairs, Residence Life or Housing Operations. 

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures

  • Knowledge of computers and office applications

  • Ability to use administrative systems to track budget information and expenditures

  • Knowledge of related state and federal laws, (e.g., FERPA)

  • Verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds

  • Supervisory, clerical and/or research skills

 

 

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

 

 

Required Application Documents

Please attach resume and cover letter.

 

 

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None.

 

 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

 

This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.


Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.


Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.


Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.


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