Associate Dean of Residential and Community Life

Associate Dean of Residential and Community Life  The Associate Dean for Residential and Community Life will provide leadership for a comprehensive residential program at a highly-selective, national liberal arts college where a strong residential program is an important element in student learning and development. Leading a department of 8 professional staff and 60+ student staff, the Associate Dean will play a key role in developing the vision for a residential community where engagement, civility and cross cultural dialog are primary drivers for success in our diverse and inclusive community.
Overseeing the residential life program and the housing operations team, the Associate Dean will also be charged with implementing the Honor Code student conduct system within the residential experience. Moving from a reactive student conduct system to a proactive community development model, the Associate Dean will bring best practices including conflict resolution, engagement across difference and restorative justice models to Wellesley.

Focusing on leveraging our strengths in intercultural education and our values of service to others, the role will support students' intersectional identities while learning how to uphold our community values.
The Associate Dean for Residence Life and Community Development will work in close partnership with the Vice President and Dean of Students and Student Life colleagues to define and execute the residential curriculum as part of the strategic planning initiatives mary Position Responsibilities
Lead a team of residential life staff members to provide an enriching and inclusive, residential environment that fosters both living and learning. Supervise and promote professional development of 8 professionals and one support staff. Provide leadership and direction as it relates to hiring, training, development and evaluation for professional and paraprofessional staff.
In partnership with Student Life colleagues, the Associate Dean will design and lead the implementation of a comprehensive approach to community building through civil discourse and community dialogue in the residential spaces and across the College.
Collaborating with faculty and others on the strategic planning implementation teams, the Associate Dean will play a central role in bringing the vision of the residential curriculum to life and to integrate it in the overall curriculum.
Lead the overhaul of the student conduct system which consists of an honor code council model and a drug and alcohol policy adjudication process. Infuse new models of restorative justice, or other best practice models for developing a stronger community where honor, integrity and respect are valued and lived.
Work collaboratively with campus partners in facilities, dining services, campus police and other divisional and college partners to oversee the daily operations of the residence halls and ensure a safe, comfortable living environment for students.
Participate in the campus emergency on call system. Oversee the emergency response for Residence Life staff in relation to response times, schedule, protocol, post incident assessment, and training related to emergency response related to: natural disasters, standard on call situations, and campus emergency procedures that impact on campus housing students. Serve on-call second level to oversee the management of crisis situations
Oversee the work of the housing operations, manage policies and processes.
Serve on the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Student's Cabinet to contribute to the divisional approach to the student experience.
Strategically allocate and oversee the departmental budgets of approximately $500,000 (exclusive of salaries) for both residence life and housing.
Review and implement of a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and protocols in line with best practices.
In partnership with the Associate Dean of Students, develop a comprehensive departmental assessment program focused on both student experience and departmental effectiveness.
Maintain high visibility within the residence halls and the campus community by dining with students, supporting…