General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEVT SUPV 1 | Working Title | Assistant Director for Residential Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004567 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Residential Life - VCSA - D02035 | Department Head | Christine Bender |
| Supervisor | Christine Bender | Effective Date | 07/11/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004564 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 | 100.0 |
Generic Scope
| Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the unit; however, supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures. |
Custom Scope
| Provides supervision to Student Services Assistants ensuring that procedural guidance to students is timely and accurate. Directs subordinates to guidelines, procedures, and processes. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director for Residential Life manages and coordinates the residential functions associated with the residential experience for students and staff. Utilizing a team approach (through the direct supervision of professional staff and indirect supervision of para-professional staff) the AD will exercise sound judgment to facilitate a positive living environment within residential communities. This incumbent will manage administrative tasks associated with the residential area, including but not limited to purchasing, conduct review, and scheduling as well as, implementation of initiatives that promote a sense of community in the residential area. Assist with the development and training of career and student staff. Provides crisis response through participation in on-call duty rotation. Acknowledge the diversity of the student body, to work proactively toward creating a community atmosphere in which people respect each other's rights, properties, and sensitivities. Identify and articulate student needs and issues within a developmental framework and collaborate with others in the department to provide an effective departmental/institutional response to those needs and issues. Regular office hours are required and visibility to the campus community and student body is important. Some evening and weekend work is required. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Monitors employee performance and provides direction and assistance.
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20 |
Provides guidance and direction on most complex operational issues and problems.
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20 |
Recommends changes to program policies, processes, and procedures.
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20 |
| Serves as a student conduct hearing officer for complex, egregious, and repeated violations. Manages appeals of direct reports conduct decisions. Responsible for monitoring judicial processing timelines of direct reports. Advises administration and direct reports on policy & procedure, trends, and best practices in student conduct administration. | 15 |
Provides training to subordinates.
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10 |
| Counsels and evaluates employee performance. | 5 |
| Recommends employees for promotion when warranted. | 5 |
Recommends corrective action, hiring, and separation of employees when appropriate.
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5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Required |
| Social Justice Competencies | Required |
| Skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, problem solving, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication; multitasking and intercultural competence. | Required |
| Awareness of interpersonal impact and demonstrated skill in interpersonal conflict management. Social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. | Required |
| Skills in project management. | Required |
| Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate employees and influence attitudes and behaviors. | Required |
| Knowledge of University processes and procedures. | Preferred |
| Understanding of a Residential Curriculum. | Preferred |
| Ability to conduct effective meetings and guide strategic planning initiative. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. | Preferred |
| Awareness of assessment practices (qualitative and quantitative). | Preferred |
| Ability to develop original ideas and problem solve. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |