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Director Residence Life and Housing

College of the Holy Cross
paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
Sep 10, 2023
Director Residence Life and Housing College of the Holy Cross Description JOB DESCRIPTION: The Director of Residence Life & Housing is a full time twelve-month senior professional member in the Division of Student Development. The Director provides oversight, vision and management for the College's residential program. They supervise the residential team, including hiring, guidance, support, training, and evaluation of the Director for Housing Operations, Associate Director of Residence Life & Housing, Assistant Director for Living & Learning, four (4) Area Coordinators, (4) Resident Directors, (2) Graduate Assistants, an Administrative Assistant, and paraprofessional student staff. The Director is responsible for developing a strategic vision for the department that aligns with the College's strategic plan. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating living-learning environments in the residence halls that offer opportunities for individual and group development congruent with the mission of the College. The Director ensures that residence halls are conducive to learning, leadership, educational opportunities, and healthy socializing by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that promotes, values, and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. As a senior member of the Division of Student Development staff the Director participates in planning, serves on college committees, and shares in the Dean/Director on-call rotation. Major Area of Responsibility: Set the vision, agenda and planning for the College's residential program. Create, maintain and develop relationships with faculty, staff and other College stakeholders for the delivery of a quality living and learning environment for residents Develop and assess the First Year residential program Montserrat in coordination with campus partners. Oversees strategic planning for the department and contribute to the Division of Student Development Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff (Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director, ACs/RDs and student staff (HRAs and RAs). Collaborate with campus partners to organize, implement, evaluate, and ensure that the educational and developmental goals of the department are being achieved. Formulate, articulate, and implement programs that support the departmental philosophy and college mission in the residential environment. Advise staff on providing educational experiences in living cooperatively, developing and clarifying values, developing awareness of and appreciation for new ideas, cultural appreciation and lifestyle differences, developing independence, and reflection. Respond to student and parental concerns and questions. Supervise all business operations for the department, billing accuracy, residential enrollment and operating budgets. Support Hall Council programming and leadership development. Oversee specialty housing opportunities and initiatives. Maintain the on-call calendar and emergency response procedures for Residence Life & Housing staff members in conjunction with other departments and the Associate Dean. Serve in the Dean/Director on-call rotation. Represent Student Development on division and campus wide committees and task forces. Serve as a community standards officer. In collaboration with other directors supported by the Associate Dean for Student Engagement, provide annual reports and conduct routine assessment of programs. Meet with student groups regularly to assess the needs of residential students. Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree in student development/higher education administration or related field is required. Minimum 6-8 years of progressive supervisory experience in Residence Life & Housing. The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of and experience in residence life at a residential college or university. The successful candidate will have experience with strategic planning and be able to demonstrate collaborative work habits and the desire and ability to create a comprehensive residential living and learning environment. The successful candidate will have an understanding of and be supportive of the Jesuit mission of Holy Cross. Core Requisites: Collaboration: Exchanging information, ideas, thoughts and feelings thoughtfully with others in a manner that is proactive and enhances partnerships Inclusion: Actively engaging with the values of the College by promoting a work environment that embraces diversity and demonstrating respect for the opinions and beliefs of others Innovation: Performing one's job with creativity and proactivity, improving procedures and problem-solving Mission/Service Orientation: Focusing on service to others and contributing to the College's collective mission Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and accountability for one's tasks and duties Supervisory Competencies: Employee Development: The commitment and initiatives of the manager to help their employees be successful in achieving goals and grow professionally Team Management: Overseeing the success of your employees, helping to allocate resources appropriately and support the accomplishment of common goals Disclaimer The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a full time, exempt level, position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including: 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available) NEW - condensed summer 4-day work week Tuition benefits Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities Generous paid time off Free parking and free use of the athletic/fitness facilities. to learn more. The College of the Holy Cross is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work supports the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see ) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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