Director of Residential Life and Housing

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Residential Life and Housing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 10 -
$54,992 - $67,365.20

Department: Student Affairs

Reports to: Dean of Student Affairs

Job Summary

The Director of Residential Life and Housing is a live-in professional who is responsible for providing leadership to residential operations and card services. The Director oversees all housing administration, and facility-related processes to support student success and a positive residential experience. The Director works collaboratively with all campus departments and is responsible for establishing and assessing residence operations, recruiting new resident students, and increasing occupancy of the Resident Halls.

The Director also oversees student learning outcomes, policies and procedures, and operational priorities for Housing. This role supervises office assistants, and other paraprofessional staff and works closely with Facilities and Maintenance to support the operation, safety, and upkeep of residential facilities.

Essential Functions ( Employees of the District must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations , the essential functions of the position as detailed in this section.)

• Coordinate and oversee all administrative, housing processes and software.
• Provide supervision for Resident Assistants, Office Assistants and other paraprofessional staff members.
• Respond during emergency or crisis situations in residence halls and participate in on-call/emergency evaluations including some evenings and weekends.
• Coordinate all aspects of camps, conferences and guests staying on campus.
• Develop and manage an annual budget for Residence Life and Housing.
• Participate in evening and weekend duty coverage on a rotational basis with other designated professional staff.
• Participate in CARE (Campus Assessment, Response, Evaluation) Team.
• Facilitate training and leadership development programs for Resident Assistants, Office Assistants, and other student leaders.
• Provide leadership to and oversight of all residential facilities.
• Oversees campus "Card Services"
• Participate in relevant committee assignments as requested.
• Assist with publications and maintain current content across GCCD materials, including print and online formats.
• Remain competent and current through professional development including self-directed reading and networking with colleagues.
• Campus Security Authority: This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities.
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications ( Employees of the District are required to possess a minimum proficiency level of English, both writtenand spoken, that will enable them to communicate safely, effectively, and efficiently with students, co-workers, and the public.)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Experience with writing student learning outcomes.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or a closely related field.
• One year of experience in college student housing, including developing workshops and conducting staff training.
• Training or experience related to Title IX compliance and processes.
• Previous live-in residence experience.

Competencies for Successful Performance

Knowledge of:

• Office procedures, methods, and computerequipment and programs including Microsoft Office.
• Work safety principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Organize and prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Work both independentlyand collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Communicate effectively, bothorally and in writing, including presenting information to students and colleagues on relevant topics.
• Work effectively witha diverse population of students, employees, and community members in both individual and group settings.
• Understand andfollow established safety procedures, policies, and oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality, exercise soundjudgment, and uphold appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate innovation, attention to detail, and self-discipline.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing professional development.
• Reside on campus and work evenings andweekends as required.

Skill in:

• Managing multiple responsibilities and adapting to frequentlychanging tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective professionalrelationships in the workplace.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• Office Assistants,para professionals, part-time and student staff.

Physical Demands (The physical demands described below arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Standard office environment.
• Some evenings and weekends.
• Some lifting required.

How To Apply:

• Please apply at .
• Send questions to [email protected] .