Assistant Director of Residence Life
Full Time
Madison, SD
$42,800 - $51,300 a year
Posted
Job description
Working Title
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Posting Number
NFE01989P
Department
DSU-VP or Dean of Student Affairs
Physical Location of Position (City)
Madison
Posting Text
Dakota State University is seeking applications for an Assistant Director of Residence Life. This is a full-time position with primary responsibility for residential programming, housing management, and staff selection, training, and evaluation. The Assistant Director of Residence Life must be detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and have strong interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in the development of residential education and programming.
- Provide leadership support for Residence Hall Director staff to establish, implement, and evaluate community development initiatives.
- Development and planning of all educational training and in-service sessions for the Residence Hall Directors and RA student staff.
- Manage and facilitate the RA application and selection process.
- Serve as the administrator on-call for the Residence Hall Director on duty.
- Collaborate with the Director and Residence Life Administrative Assistant to establish housing management processes based on living/learning goals, available room allocations, and retention strategy.
- Oversee the academic year and summer housing assignment process.
- Work with students who have approved accommodations and with students involved in the ESA approval process.
- Monitor and coordinate procedures to effectively manage department budget.
- Collaborate with the Director to establish departmental strategic plan initiatives.
- Network and collaborate with other on-campus and off-campus departments and individuals in an effort to achieve departmental goals.
- Ensure timely and complete response to student, parent, and family concerns and interact collaboratively and positively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and campus visitors.
- Assist the Director in providing administrative leadership support for the Student Union.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Student Development, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Administration, or related field is preferred.
- Experience in a higher education setting with a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressively related experience in residence life and housing is strongly preferred.
- Strong team building skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communications.
Benefits:
- Flexible benefits package – including paid time off, health and retirement benefits
- Life and disability insurance options
- Reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities
- Professional liability coverage
How to Apply:
DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.
For questions concerning the position, contact Nic Steilen at nicolas.steilen@dsu.edu
Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Posting Date
04/28/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
Starting Range: $42,800 - $51,300
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
8:00am – 5:00pm; The position may require some evenings and weekends as needed.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Weekends/Holidays
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
DSU is located in Madison, South Dakota in the southern lakes region of the state. The region boasts a wealth of outdoor sports and a life-style possible only in smaller towns and rural communities. Madison is just a 50-minute drive from Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota.
Dakota State employees receive a comprehensive and flexible benefits package including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, and life and disability insurance options. Other benefits include reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities. DSU also provides professional liability coverage.
Dakota State employees receive a comprehensive and flexible benefits package including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, and life and disability insurance options. Other benefits include reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities. DSU also provides professional liability coverage.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
DSU is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. E-Verify, EOE.
Applicants with disabilities are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. E-Verify, EOE.
Contact Information
For questions concerning the position, contact Nic Steilen at
nicolas.steilen@dsu.edu
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