Director of Residence Life

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution." Today, that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio, with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845.

Nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions, Wittenberg is home to 1,500 students, 60 majors, minors and special programs, three graduate programs, and 25 varsity sports.

Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the university's mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families. From healthcare to our tuition benefit to vacation and holidays, our goal is to help our employees enjoy happy and healthy lifestyles, while maintaining a good work-life balance.

The Director of Residence Life is the senior housing officer responsible for a comprehensive residence life program with 1,500 beds located in traditional residence halls and over 100 student rental properties. The director manages people and teams and engages and collaborates with faculty and staff related to the residential experience. This position is committed to ensuring compliance related to all legal and regulatory requirements and manages associated risks.

• Provide oversight for developing, implementing and assessing residence life programs to enhance the quality of students' residential experience.
• Participate in and make recommendations for developing and implementing University-approved student housing policies and procedures; provide oversight for monitoring students' compliance with university regulations in all University housing (residence halls and student rental properties).
• Provide direct supervision for residence life staff members, and indirect supervision of forty+ student staff.
• Provide a program that creates inclusive living-learning communities that foster students' academic success and personal growth; assist students in their adjustment, development and integration to campus life. Make referrals and recommendations as appropriate.
• Oversee the processes for selecting, training, and supervising residence life staff.
• Prepare annual budgets and provide oversight of departmental, programming, and residential building expenses.
• Develop occupancy projection trends and retention strategies.
• Develop comprehensive, on-going assessments of the residential experience.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding student problems, parental concerns, faculty concerns, and staff problems regarding the student housing experience.
• Provide oversight for planning and implementing student housing selection processes.
• Review and make decisions regarding releases for commuter students, and students requesting release from student living options.
• Provide oversight for preparing and maintaining student housing publications, forms and reports necessary to the student housing program.
• Provide oversight for the management of housing facilities. Make recommendations for renovation and repairs, space allocation, and equipment acquisition in residence halls and other student housing.
• Serve as liaison with university departments and offices as needed.
• Oversee and serve in the Student Development on-call rotation assisting with emergencies and critical incidents.
• Serve as a member of the Student Care Team and collaborate with the conduct office, counseling center, health center, center for student success, and other partners to identify students of concern and respond appropriately.
• Participate in appropriate staff development opportunities; serve on campus, community, and professional association committees; appropriately keep…