Assistant Director for Residential Life-South Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Position Information Position Title Assistant Director for Residential Life-South Department Residential Life -Group Pay Type Exempt Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Number of weeks 52 weeks per year other - # of weeks 52 Benefits Eligible Full Benefits Geographical National Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No Work Schedule Job Description General Scope of Duties The Assistant Director for Residential Education and Living, South Campus is responsible for the supervision of approximately 30 paraprofessionals to develop communities that promote the safety, belonging and wellbeing of approximately 800 undergraduate students living in over 13 unique residential communities. South campus is comprised of Windham, Harkness, Jane Addams, Freeman, Knowlton, Plant, Blackstone, Lazrus, and Abbey Houses as well as four apartment complexes. The area has all class years represented. The assistant director has a collateral assignment (10 hours a week) with the Office of Wellbeing and Health Promotion. The assistant director will work closely with the director of Wellbeing and Health Promotion to develop and implement office programs and initiatives.General Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative oversight, leadership, and community development to South Campus area
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Housefellows (Senior RAs), Floor Governors (RAs), and Independent Living Coordinators – over 30 residence hall student workers
Maintain frequent and regular contact with the student residence hall staff through individual meetings, area meetings, e-mail, and phone contact
Develop healthy, engaged and inclusive communities by fostering a supportive environment focusing on student development
Assist students in academic and social adjustment to Connecticut College; assist in developing individual responsibility, personal growth and social awareness
Work collaboratively in the development of residential learning communities
Assist with housing selection, housing assignments, and other Residence Life initiatives
Serve as a Conduct Hearing Officer reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Students for this responsibility
Manage the social host program including training students on how to responsibly host events
Fulfill collateral responsibilities (10 hours a week) in the Office of Wellbeing and Health Promotion and supervised by the director of Wellbeing and Health Promotion. These responsibilities include:
provide guidance, training, and support to health promotion student peer education groups, and
Facilitate one-on-one and group education on the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
Serve on the on-call administrative team responding to emergencies during and after hours
Oversee the enforcement of all College rules and regulations on campus for all students
Support the curricular model of the office, as well as the Division of Student Life
Assist with program and event implementation as needed by the Office of Student Life
Serve on campus-wide committees as assigned
This is a twelve-month, live-in position. Night and weekend hours required.
Education and Skills
Master’s degree with previous experience in residential life preferred or other applicable experience required
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs
Capable of handling confidential/private information with high level of integrity
Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with students, families, faculty and peers
Well-organized, able to work under pressure adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and as a member of a team
Ability to interact well with a variety of people from all aspects of the college and community
Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, equity and inclusion
Light travel necessary (Ex. Program shopping, on-call hospital follow-ups with students)
Must have great communications skills
Preferred Qualifications
Driving Required Yes
Salary Range $38,055-$40,055
Covid Vaccine Information
Effective June 8, Connecticut College will no longer mandate the COVID -19 vaccine or boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID -19 boostersApplicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical. Posting Detail Information Open Date 03/04/2024 Applications accepted through Open Until Filled Yes Documents needed to Apply Required Documents
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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