Director of Residential Community Life

About SUNY Oneonta:

The Department of Residential Community Life at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for Director of Residential Community Life. The Director will lead a dynamic housing program with nearly 3200 students in 15 residence halls. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Development and is responsible for all professional, support and student paraprofessional staff within Residential Community life.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 6,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The College is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The College's indeed.com rating is 4.5 with one recent review noting that it's the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

To Learn more about the College and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu / and https://suny.oneonta.edu/residential-community-life .


Job Description:

Duties include but not limited to: providing vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the department of Residential Community Life, including staff supervision, budget management, facilities management, policy formulation, contract oversight and compliance, departmental assessment, crisis management, serving as a hearing office in the student conduct process and building partnerships/collaborations throughout the campus community. The Director ensures quality student services and programs that support the objectives of the Division of Student Development; support initiatives that promote student success (retention and persistence); provides programs that promote student learning and community development for students living on campus; maintains a secure and satisfying physical environment through collaborations with facilities planning and maintenance personnel; and aids in implementation of on-going College initiatives. The Director will be expected to efficiently manage a multi-million-dollar budget through strong collaboration with the College's Finance and Administration Division, as well as other stakeholders. The Director supervises a staff of four full time professional employees and is a secondary supervisor to 15 live-in professional staff and over 100 resident assistants (student staff).


Requirements:

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in higher education administration, student personnel, or related field; 7 years' experience in student affairs/development with at least 5 years of management, budget and supervisory experience in a campus housing and residential life operation.

Preferred : Experience developing retention and persistence programs within residence life setting; knowledge of residential computer operations including StarRez; evidence of experience in strategic planning and staff development/team building.


Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=141873 Please upload a resume and cover letter. Contact information for three professional references is required.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment .

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov .

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: www.oneonta.edu/navigation/diversity.asp . Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.