Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Residence Life provides management and oversight of services, activities, and programs within Housing and Residence Life (HRL). The Assistant Director oversees the operations of assigned residence halls and supervises a team of professional and student staff. This is a live-on, residence life position.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Oversees all functions related to the day-to-day operations of assigned residence halls, including the recruitment, assessment, and supervision of departmental employees. Provides direct supervision and leadership to Resident Directors. Provides indirect supervision to: Resident Assistants, and Residence Life Team Assistants.
- Responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of one of the following initiatives as assigned: Recruitment and Training, Student Leadership Development, or Academic Initiatives and Assessment.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and interpretation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists with the development, delivery, evaluation, and implementation of residential curriculum and services for residential students.
- Serves as a conduct officer for higher level cases involving alleged violations of the code of conduct and housing community guidebook.
- Responds to student behavior, emergencies, and special situations or occurrences in the residential community.
- Responds to student and parent concerns and works with other University offices for information or assistance.
- Responsible for ensuring that all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish goals of assigned area within HRL and promote engagement and student success.
- Establishes performance goals and metrics to evaluate success of assigned area of responsibility.
- Maintains budget allocations and approves expenditures for programs and services.
- Participates in the strategic planning for HRL and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.
- Assists in the organization and participates in major departmental processes, such as move in, move out, training, orientation and university recruitment events.
Other Duties:
- Participates in university events and serves on various committees.
- Serves as part of the Assistant Director on call rotation, responding 24 hours a day on a 7 days per week basis for student needs and emergencies.
- Conducts presentations and participates in marketing efforts on behalf of Housing & Residence Life (HRL).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires either eight years of directly full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Student College Personnel Counseling or related field and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
- Professional full-time experience in housing and residence life, student services, or related field.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four years of professional full-time experience housing and residence life or student services.
- Experience in crisis management situations, parent, and student concerns.
- Experience in supervising student and/or professional staff.
- Experience with Banner Student Information System, StarRez, Maxient Conduct Management Software, or Workday.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of fundamental aspects of college student intellectual, emotional, and social development.
- Knowledge of campus resources used to support the residential program and individual students.
- Knowledge of the fundamental indicators of student mental health concerns, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
- Knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, and standards, as applied to public institutions.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
- Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or redesign operating strategies, systems, and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students and the community in a service-oriented environment.
- Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environement.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
- Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
Pay Grade 17
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