Assistant Director Residential Education

POSITION:

Probationary; Range D*

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Residential Education is responsible for the student development program and administration of students living in our 5 residence communities. Duties: supervise a combination of up to 4 full-time Hall Directors (HDs) and up to 4 Student Service Coordinator (SSCs) graduate assistants; indirectly supervise a combination of Graduate Student Interns, up to 31 Community Advisors (CAs) and approximately 70 Desk Assistants (DAs); manage community and departmental committee budgets; lead an actively engaged community development framework that helps all students build connections, get involved, and achieve success; supervise conduct process in residence communities; direct departmental efforts in staff selection or staff training; involvement in departmental and University committees, annual budget development process and policy formation. Work closely with a variety of campus partners.

This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a university closure or emergency event, incumbent is required to report to work and respond as requested. Refer to Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings at: http://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in College Student Personnel or related field and minimum of 3-years full-time post master's experience in Residential Life (or related student affairs area) prior to start of employment. OR
• Minimum of 4 years full-time experience (post bachelor's and prior to start of employment) in Residential Life or related student affairs area may be substituted for master's degree and 3-years post master's experience.
• Prior to the date of appointment, this position requires a criminal background check conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated supervision experience (graduate or professional staff).
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Excellent administration skills, including an ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in applying student development theory.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of university personnel.
• Experience with the student conduct process (hearing officer, conduct board advisor/member) in a university setting.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment