Assistant Director of Residential Life, Residential and Auxilary Services

PRIMARY DUTY:  The Assistant Director of Residence Life, in collaboration with the AVP of R&A,  leads the vision, development, and implementation, of the student experience and student development initiatives within the residence halls.  Northwest’s Strategic plan focuses on student engagement and learning in and outside of the classroom, the co-curricular experience, and developing career ready students.  This position plays a key role in developing these initiatives within the residence halls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Provide vision and leadership in developing The Student Experience using effective residential learning communities and experiences that contribute to student success.

1. Leads vision, development, implementation, and assessment of Academic Learning Communities, First Year Experience, and upper-class experience to facilitate learning and development by a diverse residential population in collaboration with departments across campus such as the Office of Student Involvement; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Career Services; Admissions; First Year Experience program; Student Success Center; Wellness Services etc.
2. Works in collaboration with the Operations and Auxiliary side of Residential & Auxiliary Services to implement processes and services within the halls.
3. Works collaboratively with Student Affairs and other university stakeholders to meet goals of the division.
4. Directly supervises, mentors, develops, and evaluates two coordinators.
5. Oversees the selection, supervision and training of six full-time hall directors and complex directors and approximately 70 paraprofessional staff members.
6. Oversees RHA and NRHH in collaboration with department staff advisors to ensure a comprehensive leadership experience utilizing Student Affairs resources.
7. Leads training and selection processes for professional staff in collaboration with department leads.
8. Leads an environment focused on inclusive programming, policies, practices, and development.
9. Oversees BRIGEs, in collaboration with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office.
10. Back up for R&A as department representation on Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
11. Works in collaboration with student support offices including University Police and Wellness Services to provide support for students.
12. Oversees several departmental budgets.
13. Responsible for staff evaluation process, student staff discipline and probation processes in collaboration with team members
14. Works in collaboration with the AVP on assessment, department goals, and Student Affairs divisional goals, driving department’s 4-Up and goal achievement.
15. Serves on duty coverage for all halls in rotation with the Leads.
16. Assists with crisis and student mental health issues leading the residential team in the halls.
17. Serves on University committees

REQUIREMENTS:

        Education: Bachelor’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field.  

        Experience: Five years progressive full-time Residence Life experience.   Experience supervising full-time staff.

        Skills: Skills in interpersonal communications, leadership, conflict resolution, the ability to work with diverse populations, the ability to manage several projects simultaneously, and experience leading the vision and development of student experiences. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Software

WORKING CONDITIONS: Air-conditioned office. Some evenings and weekends required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervise 2 Coordinators, Indirectly supervise 6 Professional Staff and approximately 65 student staff

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sedentary and physical work requiring the ability to lift and move 20 pounds on occasion.  Ability to observe and interpret printed notices, policy violations and other documents. Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in print. 

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 7,200 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: June 1, 2022

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.