"Associate Director of Residential Experience"

Associate Director of Residential Experience

Company:
Winston-Salem State University

Job Location:
Winston-Salem, 27110

Category:
Residence Life and Housing

Type:
Full-Time

Appointment Length: 12

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Associate Director for Residential Experience provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive residential education program that supports student learning, engagement, and success at Winston-Salem State University. This position plays a critical leadership role within Housing and Residence Life, fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive living-learning environment for students residing in university-managed housing.

The Associate Director works collaboratively with key stakeholders to promote student development, academic integration, and community engagement through intentional programs and services. This role also oversees the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of professional and student staff, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Residential Education & Student Engagement:

• Co-design, implement, and assess a residential curriculum that supports student development, academic success, leadership, wellness.
• Provide direction and oversight for community development, student conduct processes, and crisis response in the residential communities.
• Foster a culture of engagement by supporting living-learning communities, theme housing, and co-curricular partnerships with campus departments.

Staff Supervision & Development:

• Directly supervise full-time professional staff (e.g., Assistant Directors and Residence Education Coordinators) and indirectly supervise graduate assistants and student leaders (Resident Assistants, Peer Mentors).
• Coordinate comprehensive training, ongoing development, and performance evaluation processes for all residential education staff.
• Facilitate leadership development opportunities for student leaders within the residence halls.

Crisis Management & Student Support:

• Serve as a key member of the on-call crisis response team, providing leadership in addressing student concerns, behavioral issues, and emergencies.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students, Counseling Services, University Police, and other campus departments to support student wellness and safety.

Assessment & Strategic Planning:

• Lead efforts to assess the impact and effectiveness of residential programs and student learning outcomes.
• Use data to inform continuous improvement and contribute to departmental strategic planning and accreditation efforts.
• Develop and manage the residential education budget in alignment with departmental goals.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Serve as a senior leader within Housing and Residence Life, contributing to departmental leadership, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Academic Affairs, Student Activities, Career Services, and other units to integrate academic and co-curricular learning in residential settings.

Preferred Years Experience,Skills, Training , Education:

• Demonstrated success in building communities and addressing the needs of diverse student populations.
• Experience with student conduct, residential assessment tools, and campus-wide collaboration.
• Proficiency with housing management systems (e.g., StarRez) and educational technologies.

Special Instructions Summary:
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or Justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.

Please Note:

• A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
• If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
• Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
• Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
• Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
• If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.

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