Assistant Director of Residential

Position: Assistant Director of Residential Life
Location: Cobleskill

About SUNY Cobleskill:

As New York's leading public college for agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech develops students who wish to positively impact the future well-being of human society and sustainable practices. Our immersive approach to learning combines academic rigor with hands-on application, producing graduates who enter their careers with proven real-world capabilities.

Students thrive on our 900-acre campus, providing a dynamic rural setting with a working farm, modern laboratories, and natural ecosystems serving as our classrooms. As members of this close-knit community, students gain a sense of belonging and support for lifelong learning and professional growth through direct interaction with expert faculty and industry leaders.

An anchor institution in the Mohawk Valley region, the College promotes economic growth through its Institute for Rural Vitality and an extensive network of community, statewide, and national partners. We actively strengthen the industries that align with our academic programs and mission by providing modern business resources, training, and technical assistance while offering shared-use facilities that support regional entrepreneurs, creating new connections for sustainable development.

Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant: to educate and support undergraduate learners and researchers to be workforce-ready and affect the two most significant forces in today's world - agriculture and technology.

Job Description:

SUNY Cobleskill (Cobleskill, NY) seeks an Assistant Director of Residential Life to oversee the supervision and training of both professional and student staff and contribute to the administrative operations of the department, including summer activities. This will be a live on position with on-call duties that include after-hours, weekend and holiday coverage throughout the year. Assist with recruiting, training and supervising all Residence Directors and over 150 student staff.

Provide direct supervision to Residence Directors, six or more Resident Assistants and other student staff in the primary residence. Oversee on campus student housing within one or more campus residences. Provide direct and intentional engagement with students. Ensure all professional and student staff are prepared to help students take responsibility for their safety and well-being. Facilitate and support academic, cultural and social initiatives for residential students in alignment with institutional goals.

Focus on student and professional development through training, education, and co-curricular initiatives for students in line with institutional goals. Further responsibilities include providing support and counseling to students, staff and parents in crisis situations, collaborating with campus counselors, police and other personnel. Assist with the daily operations of the Department of Residential Life and manage housing operations for 11 residential buildings, ensuring clean, safe and secure accommodations.

Create and update policies and procedures with the Director and other administrators. Represent Residential Life on divisional and college committees. Oversee summer residence hall operations for orientation, overnight camps, and residential guests.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or related field, as well as 2 years of progressive experience in higher education, including supervision of paraprofessional staff, preferably within residential life.

Additional Information:

• Salary offered is $57,151 per year.