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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team!

This is a 12-month live-on appointment. 

The Live-In Assistant Director of Residence Life is a vital part of the team, helping to continue the department's vision and mission. They are responsible to the Director of Student Affairs for supervising up to 2 professional staff members and overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 250 students. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Directing, supervising, and administering the student personnel and residence life functions for a residential community

• Oversee and facilitate the Code of Conduct process through educating students on residence hall and university policies and serving as a hearing officer for on-campus discipline cases

• Professional staff supervision and development

• Manage crises and serve in on-call rotation

• Program development and coordination

• Policy development and implementation

• Professional and paraprofessional staff selection and training

• Budget development and oversight

• Collaborate with various offices to ensure each resident is receiving a high-quality living experience

• Represent residence life in student affairs, campus, and/or system-wide committees, as appropriate

• Serve as primary contact between campus residence life and Central residence life offices

• Should possess a thorough understanding of the role and purpose of residence hall living as it applies to student development

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Master's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal