Director for Residential Living and Staff Development
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Supervise, train, develop, and evaluate the Assistant Directors for Residence Life for each area of campusHalls and Apartments. Supervise Residential Education, to develop, implement, and evaluate residential education. Conduct team meetings and one-on-ones. Indirectly supervise Admin Associate/Assistants, Complex/Community Coordinators, Graduate Assistants, and Student Staff positions. Provide resources and direction to help staff be successful.Provide support and guidance to residence living staff on developing and sustaining a safe and engaging living-learning environment in the residence halls. Assist the Senior Director of Residential Experience and Housing in developing and implementing vision and strategic planning for residential education. Support student engagement by attending events and learning activities, meeting with residence hall student groups, and participating in initiatives that enhance the residential experience for students.Direct professional staff development and training for all direct and indirect reports, including Assistant/Associate Directors, Managers, Complex Coordinators, Graduate Assistants, and Administrative Assistants/Associates. Set clear development goals and methods to measure those goals, and assess progress. Design opportunities for team building. Collaborate with Human Resources on policies, processes, and trainings for staff. Maintain efficient and timely process for assisting and supporting supervisors with staff training and development.Provide support and guidance to residence hall staff for crisis response, policies and procedures, safety protocols, and contingency planning. Support staff with major concerns and issues involving students, parents, and guests. Direct staff in managing day-to-day concerns and issues involving students, parents, and guests. In support of the Senior Director for Residential Experience and Housing, serve as the back-up liaison to external offices for issues in the residence halls and apartments. Support the staff in the residence halls and apartments during crises and oversee contingency planning, including being present in the building for complex incidents.Prepare, monitor, and evaluate budgets associated with residential education, halls, and apartments. Participate in centralized Residence Life planning and efforts. Serve on departmental, divisional, and university meetings and committees as needed. Serve in the absence of the Senior Director for Residential Experience and Housing. Serve as a departmental representative for external searches. Performs other duties as assigned.