Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Activities

Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Activities

VSC-United Professionals (PAT/SUP) Bargaining Unit                                                  
Exempt
Grade 13

This is a live-in position 

BASIC FUNCTION
Provide coordination and oversight of residence life, student activities, student clubs, student government, orientation leaders, community service opportunities at one location in alignment with an educationally developmental approach. Assist with student success initiatives, budget management, and service on university
wide committees. Other responsibilities include responding to on-campus emergencies and collaborating with Public Safety as needed to maintain a secure and supportive environment. This is a live-in position that participates in the evening and weekend on-call duty rotation. Each Assistant Director will be responsible for coordinating one of the following areas system-wide: Resident Assistant Training, Resident Assistant Selection, Student Conduct or Resident Assistant Programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Activities & Engagement
• Plan, implement, administer, and evaluate a comprehensive student activities and engagement program that supports student development and campus life.
• Develop and modify programs based on student interests, institutional priorities, and best practices in higher education.
• Advise and support student organizations, including the Student Government Association, providing leadership development, guidance, and operational oversight.
• Supervise the planning and implementation of student leadership development programs, including training, mentorship, and ongoing support for emerging student leaders.
• Coordinate and support major campus programs and events, including Orientation, Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Commencement.
• Promote and develop community service and civic engagement opportunities, including partnerships, trainings, and recognition programs.
• Manage contracts, invoices, and purchasing processes associated with student programming.
• Assist in the administration of the student activities operating budget.
• Support and supervise evening and weekend programming and student events as needed.
• Maintain and utilize communication platforms, including social media, to promote student engagement and campus activities.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of programs to inform continuous improvement. 
• Support the management and daily operations of residence halls, including room assignments, occupancy management, key control, and housing records.
• Supervise student staff, including Resident Assistants and orientation leaders, including recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation.
• Maintain a visible presence in the residence halls and foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive residential community.
• Enforce university policies and address student conduct concerns, including adjudication, documentation, and follow-up.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and ensure compliance with residence life policies and procedures.
• Coordinate residence hall openings, closings, and end-of-year processes, including damage billing and move-out procedures.
• Participate in planning and implementation of residence life programming and community development initiatives.
• Serve in an on-call rotation and respond to emergencies and crisis situations in coordination with Public Safety and campus partners.
• Act as a first responder to on-campus incidents, supporting emergency response, evacuations, and student welfare checks.
• Train residence life staff in emergency response, conduct processes, and community standards.
• Build strong community standards through daily interaction, mentorship, and student engagement. Collaboration, Student Support & Administration
• Advise and counsel students on a wide range of personal, academic, and social matters, referring to campus and community resources as appropriate.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including Academic Affairs, Public Safety, Facilities, and Conference & Events, to support student success and campus operations.
• Serve on university committees and participate in campus and system-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in safety committees and support campus safety initiatives in collaboration with Public Safety.
• Maintain accurate records and data related to student engagement, housing operations, and program outcomes.
• Keep abreast of current trends and best practices in residence life, student engagement, and higher education.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Associate Director of Residence Life and Student Activities.