About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution
in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more
than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some
of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -
shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and
community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research,
and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty
and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great
job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an
exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate
Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to
excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse
campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who
value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and
service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage
and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body
represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers
to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates
share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight,
intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in
keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including
veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Assistant Director of College Housing (SL-3)
Salary: $65,000 - $68,000
In the fall of 2023, Residential Life launched an innovative
staffing model to better deliver services and experiences to the
over 7800+ residential students on campus. Binghamton University
Residential Life is proud to be on the cutting edge of innovation
of delivering a high quality student experience through a variety
of approaches that are outside of what one might consider to be
traditional; including student staffing, programming and student
support. The Assistant Director (AD) must be able to show a
professional maturity to adapt and support the department through
these changes. Binghamton University Residential Life is a
fast-paced, creative, and highly collaborative environment.
Residential Life will continue to evolve and grow to meet student
needs and to create a sense of belonging for our students, this
includes but is not limited to: programmatic offerings, residential
curriculum, and staffing roles and responsibilities at all levels.
Currently, Assistant Directors serve as area leadership and provide
direction and support to the live-in professional staff and student
staff throughout the implementation process. Assistant Directors
also serve as an extension to the Central office, providing input
and leadership across the department on a wide range of areas
including: operations of the areas, opening and closing processes,
student staff selection and training, and assessment.
The Assistant Director serves as part of a team of ADs, each one
overseeing one to two residential communities each consisting of
1,100-1,600 students, a support staff, full-time live-in
professional and graduate staff, and a robust student staff.
Residential Life serves the needs of 7800+ residents through a
system of six residential colleges. We strive to support the
academic mission of the University by providing residents with a
living-learning experience through our collegiate structure. We are
strongly committed to the celebration of diversity and actively
seek staff members who can serve as role models and have the
ability to work with a widely diverse student population.
Residential Life prides itself in its collaborations with campus
partners, including the Fleishman Career Center, Higher Education
and Student Affairs program, the Master's in Social Work program,
the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Campus
Recreational Services, and B-Healthy. All of these programs assist
students and/or staff within residential life to provide
specialized services to residential students.
- Leadership
- Provides departmental direction through a department-wide
committee/ functional area and may serve as a Residential Life
representative on University committees
Serves as a leader and role model for their community in
developing a sense of identity through direct engagement with
students and outward support of area traditions
Community Building and Diversity
- Promotes an inclusive community through role modeling,
challenging others, and emphasizing respect
- Regularly interacts with residents, student staff and live-in
professional staff during evenings and weekends
- Provides direction and support to hall and area government
advisors
- Develops innovative ways to create a sense of belonging for
students
Residential Education
- Teams with the area Collegiate Professor to enhance the
living-learning community opportunities and experiences
- Responsible for the overall student experience and
implementation of departmental curriculum in the residential
area
- Implements educational initiatives that support the academic
and personal success of students
Housing and Operations
- Oversees of the residential area operations and facilities
needs of one community, each of which consists of 1,000-1,600 bed
housing per area
- Serve as the on-site manager of the area offices and
administrative work-flow
- Develops and manages the area budgets and other financial
resources
Conflict and Crisis Management
- Provides student support during elevated student interpersonal
issues including roommate conflicts, bias incidents, and general
student conflicts
- Coordinates aspects of crisis response for the area and
participates in campus-wide duty coverage - an on-call
responsibility during some nights and weekends, responsible for
addressing critical incidents involving students.
- Provides support to the student conduct process within the
residential areas
- Coordinate follow up with student conflicts including bias
incidents and educational conversations with Resident
Directors.
Supervision
- Trains, supervises and evaluates full-time Apartments
Coordinators and/or Resident Directors, and professional support
staff. Area staff includes 16-55 student staff; may include
graduate-level part-time professional staff.
This is a 12-month, live-off position with a salary range of
$65,000-68,000 and excellent benefits.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree (or higher)
- At least two years of experience working in Residential
Life
- Minimum of three years of progressive supervision
experience
- Demonstrable organizational, administrative, and communication
skills
- Professional leadership and decision-making abilities
Preferred:
- Experience supervising full-time Resident Directors (or similar
title)
- Experience supervising Professional or Graduate Staff
- Experience implementing new initiatives
This position is classified as an essential employee.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you
currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to
maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility
requirements.
Additionally, please note that Binghamton
University is not an E-Verify employer.
Additional Information:
Special Notes:
- This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for
purposes of Clery Act compliance
- Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful
completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of
degree(s) and credentials
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Payroll information can be found on our website
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Postings active on the website, accept applications until
closure.
For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of
Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity
employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of
employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color,
religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member
status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic
predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal
conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification or other exception.
As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton
University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the
educational programs and activities which it operates. This
requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about
sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX
Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well
as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found
here .
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by
completing the
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=205398
Deadline for Internal Applicants:
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume.
After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed
to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to
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