Assistant Director of Residence

Assistant Director of Residence Life

The Assistant Director of Residence Life manages daily operations and programming for Everett Community College's student housing. The position supports a residential community that promotes student development and connects residents with services and support.

Title:

Assistant Director of Residence Life

Salary: $54,570/year

Workload:
Full-time, twelve (12) months per year

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities

Union: AFT-Exempt (Everett Local #6485)

Department:
Student Housing

Reports To:

Director of Student Housing

Position Number:

This live-in position requires on-campus residence and is not eligible for hybrid work, per Everett Community College's Telework Policy

Residence Hall Operations

• Coordinate daily operations and maintain standards in assigned residence halls.
• Coordinate residence hall office services, mail, keys, building access, orientations, and tours.
• Assist with housing applications, placement, assignments, billing, and maintenance.
• Coordinate quarterly room inspections, inventory, and move-in and move-out activities with the director.
• Implement Student Housing policies, procedures, and new residence hall services.

Resident Support and Community Development

• Coordinate the Residence Life program to support student development and community.
• Assess needs and interests with Resident Assistants and promote educational and recreational programs, events, and community initiatives.
• Promote student rights, responsibilities, conduct expectations, and conduct reporting.
• Identify residence community concerns and coordinate responses with the director.
• Provide resources and referrals for residents and student staff facing facilities issues, mediation, behavioral concerns, or personal matters.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent situations in the on-call administrator-in-charge rotation, following policies and procedures.

Staff Supervision and Training

• Recruit, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants in partnership with the director.
• Provide ongoing leadership and development through regular staff and individual meetings.
• Train and supervise summer student staff in support of summer programming.
• Participate in workgroup training, advisory committees, and college events and programs; lead assigned training and events.

General Duties

• Support the goals and operations of the department, division, and College.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and campus needs.

Required Education and Experience (or equivalent combination of):

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• One (1) year of employment in student housing or one (1) year of professional employment in student life and activities.
• Experience supervising students, such as Resident Assistants or work-study students.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of standards, laws, and regulations affecting housing and residence life, including CAS Standards, the Fair Housing Act, HEOA, FERPA, Title IX, student conduct, and due process.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications.
• Experience demonstrating strong communication, organizational, and management skills.
• Experience demonstrating sensitivity to and 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 a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing residence life programming, events, and activities.
• Experience working in community college housing and with a large international student population.
• Grant management experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers 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 with others.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to navigate the environments, conditions, and hazards typical of this role.

Terms of Employment

• Exempt from civil service staff member with a year-to-year contract.
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and…