"Assistant Director, Residential Education (Hybrid) - Residential Life"

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a residential life professional for the position of Assistant Director, Residential Education. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

The Assistant Director for Residential Education is a senior member of the leadership team responsible for supervision of up to five full-time Residential Community Directors, day to day operations of several residential colleges, crisis management, programming and budget oversight. Additionally, this position will manage, in collaboration with the residential education staff, departmental committees focused on professional staff training and development. This position collaborates with various departmental offices, including partners within the Division of Student Affairs, Auxiliary Services and Academic Affairs.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Train, supervise and evaluate up to five Residential Community Directors and indirectly supervise student undergraduate and graduate staff. •
• Provide leadership and support for a living environment of over 1600 residents living in Residential Communities.
• In partnership with the RCDs, collaborate with Faculty Fellows, Faculty Associates and student staff to promote the blended living/learning environment for the residential communities.
• Provide resources and support for activities and programs in the residential communities.
• Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and campus partners.
• Interpret, communicate, and implement University policies and procedures. Administer residential student conduct system and educational sanctions.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling and conflict resolution for residents with personal and/or interpersonal issues.
• Serve on after-hours on-call duty rotation responding to crisis situations including mental health issues, alcohol and other drug-related emergencies, roommate conflicts and other behavioral issues.
• Provide oversight for 1-3 Residential Education committees as determined by the Residential Life leadership. Assist with oversight of various departmental initiatives, programs and processes, including, but not limited to, professional staff training, recruitment, assessment and campus partnerships.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to develop and manage policies and procedures for the Office of Residential Life. Actively participate as a member of the Residential Education Team, attending all meetings, retreats, and appropriate sessions. These would include, but are not limited to, weekly Res Ed meetings, weekly senior leadership team meetings, RCD Training, and RCD Orientation.
• Serve on various residential life and student affairs committees and initiatives in order to maintain a strong connection to the university community and to ensure a broad array of programs. Coordinate collaborative efforts with campus organizations and other university constituents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Professional Higher Education Or Similar Field (3 Years)

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, preferably in College Student Personnel, Higher Education/Student Affairs, or Human Services field.
• Three years of post-Master work experience within residence life.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to work effectively with staff and students.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise superior judgment and discretion, as well as maintain integrity and confidentiality; proven ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Skills: Change Management, Communication, Creative Approaches, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizing, Planning Ability, Relationship Building, Teamwork

Grade

G11