Associate Director of Residence Life

Grand View University aspires to serve a diverse community of learners- students, faculty, and staff- in an inclusive and equitable environment with the goal of empowering all to achieve their fullest potential. Our objective is to sustain a campus environment that is free from the power imbalances and institutional biases that contribute to systems of oppression, while preparing our students to stand against those inequities when they leave Grand View.

Grand View University is dedicated to the goal of an inclusive campus where people of diverse identities feel welcomed and empowered to shape our culture and processes. At Grand View University we view diversity through the collective or group and we welcome and affirm the thoughts and experiences each distinct member brings to our community of learners.

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Associate Director of Residence Life (Live-On Position)

General Purpose of Job: To create an atmosphere on campus that aligns with the institutional mission of Grand View University. The Associate Director of Residence Life will create an environment that allows all students to be successful, and develop holistically through placements, proactive communications, activities, academic ties, and one on one personal interaction.

Goals:

• Retain residential students at higher rate than that of comparative institutions.
• Create an atmosphere inviting to all Grand View students.
• Direct housing placement of all residential students.
• Foster and pursue care and maintenance of the physical facilities for the comfort, health, and safety of all residents.
• Maximize utilization of residential spaces for summer housing and programs.
• Create an engaging, exciting environment for students to enjoy.

Functions and Roles:

Administrative:

• This is a live-on position. The Associate Director is provided a house on campus. Utilities, internet, and cable provided.
• Assist in the selection of all student staff within Residence Life.
• Oversee communications regarding new student placement and housing paperwork being mailed from the Residence Life Department.
• Be active on councils and committees within the institution.
• Create new ways to collect data, encourage engagement and interaction, and create action plans for students struggling with engagement.
• Present new trends, themes, and other information regarding summer housing, summer programs, resi