Assistant Director of Residence

Assistant Director Of Residence Life

This 12-month, live-in position is responsible for the day-to-day management and programming associated with Everett Community College Student Housing.

Salary: $50,124/year

Department:
Student Housing

Reports To:

Director of Student Housing

Position Number:

This position is not eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College's Telework Policy

Building Operations and Residence Management

• Coordinate and administer the overall Residence Life program, including student development and operations components, in assigned residence halls.
• Serve as a primary support and resource for the daily operations of the assigned residence hall, including clerical and general office support, mail, key management, card access system; reception, meetings, orientation, special events, and tours.
• Provide assistance with application processing, placement, assignment, billing, maintenance, and other essential processes.
• Responsible for instilling a sense of community, maintaining operational standards, and implementing new services within assigned residence hall.
• Respond to urgent situations and emergencies on an on-call basis, and take the appropriate action within policies and procedures.
• Work with the Director of Housing on quarterly resident room inspection, inventory management and related activities, including move-in and move-out operations.
• Must reside on campus.

Policy and Conduct

• Implement all policies and procedures of the Office of Student Housing.
• Develop and maintain awareness of issues within the residence community, and work with the Director of Student Housing to initiate efforts to respond.
• Promote student rights and responsibilities, including resident conduct and conduct reporting.

Training and Supervision

• Participate in Resident Assistant (RA) recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate RAs in partnership with the Director of Housing, providing on-going leadership and staff development. Conduct regular staff and one-on-one meetings with RAs.
• Work with RAs to assess student needs and interests, anticipate and promote educational and recreational programs, and support established initiatives that enrich the residential community.
• Oversee training of and supervise summer student staff in conjunction with appropriate and related summer programming.
• Participate in workgroup training, advisory committees, college-sponsored events, and programs.
• Facilitate and lead training or events as assigned.

General Duties

• Serve as a resource and referral for student staff and residents dealing with specific residence hall problems, including issues with facilities, resident mediation, behavioral concerns, and personal matters.
• Participate in the on-call administrator-in-charge rotation for Student Housing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
• 1 year of professional employment in student housing OR 1 year of professional employment in student life and activities experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations that impact Housing & Residential Life programs and students, such as CAS Standards, Fair Housing Act, HEOA, FERPA, Title IX, student conduct, and due process, etc.
• Strong computer skills, specifically within Microsoft and Google suite.

• Experience supervising students (e.g., Resident Assistants, work study, etc.)

• Experience that demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and management skills.
• Experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in student personnel, student affairs, recreation, human services, or related field.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing residence life programming, events, and activities.
• Experience working in a community college housing setting and with a large international student population.
• Grant management experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information on the phone, through video conferencing, or in person.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, twelve (12) months per year.
• Position requires on campus residence.
• Exempt from civil service staff member with a year-to-year contract.
• Represented by American Federation of Teachers Exempt / Everett Local #6485.
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.
• Performance…