X99980 Assistant Director Residence , Tahlequah

Position: X99980 Assistant Director Residence Life, Tahlequah

X99980 Assistant Director Residence Life, Tahlequah

Assistant Director Residence Life, Tahlequah

This is an on-campus position

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting in directing the university’s residential life programming.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides round‑the‑clock emergency and crisis management services for the university’s residential students.
• Identifies and assesses safety and security issues in the residence halls and ensures that such issues are properly reported and resolved.
• Recruits, selects, trains, and supervises the work of staff and student workers.
• Develops, implements, and assesses programs designed to increase student engagement and retention.
• Assesses all aspects of the Residence Life program using a variety of tools, including exit surveys and conduct analysis.
• Assists in the development of major residence events, including hall openings and closings.
• Oversees the revision and updating of training manuals, handbooks, standard operating procedures, and other documents and forms.
• Develops and assesses the student conduct processes in collaboration with student affairs.
• Advises student organizations.
• Assists with preparation of a variety of reports relating to occupancy, student conduct, and staffing.
• Assists with maintenance of resident accounts, including resident follow‑up with room assignments and meal plans.
• Assists with preparation of income projections on a semester and annual basis.
• Serves on assigned university committees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of student development theories.
• Knowledge of crisis management, and emergency response principles.
• Knowledge of human resources principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Director Residence Life assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot‑checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include university policies and procedures, the residence hall handbook, relevant state and federal laws, and fire and safety codes. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied duties associated with directing residential life programs. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to assist in directing the university’s residential life programs. Success in this position contributes to increased student engagement and retention.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed in an office and in residence halls. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and contagious or infectious diseases.

Work may be performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a Master’s degree in a related higher education…