Director of Residence Life

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church, and in the world.

Position Summary

The Director of Residence Life ensures a quality, caring residential community for students which supports their academic goals as well as a campus environment that enhances students' academic, spiritual, and recreational experiences. This position works closely with the Residence Life professional staff, providing support and training to ensure the organization, coordination, supervision, and implementation of the residential housing program of the university, serving over 1200 students in multiple residence halls. Additionally, the position is responsible for intramural sports activities that aid in building community and align with the college's mission and values. This position involves budget administration and formulation of unit policies and procedures. The Director of Residence Life reports to the Vice President for Student Success.

The Director of Residence Life is an enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education who exhibits Christ-centered servant leadership and a dedication to student success. This individual is responsible for ensuring that the Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor mission, vision, and core values are integrated into the daily functions of the residence life programming.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision

• Provide direction and support for staff development, including the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and supervision of staff positions within the department,
• Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings with Residence Life Staff to convey information, to coordinate functions of the department,
• Participate and provide staff with opportunities for personal growth and development through active membership and participation in professional organizations at state and regional levels.

Residence Life

• Sets the tone for the implementation of a residential environment that is positive and engaging, challenges students' growth and faith development,
• Provide visionary leadership for the residence life program, including strategic planning, policy development, and day-to-day operations,
• Provide responses to students/staff for situations including students in crisis, student behavioral issues, student wellness, general student safety, and roommate conflicts,
• Receive and respond to concerns and complaints from students, parents, and/or other stakeholders,
• Interpret, enforce, and review policies and procedures necessary to provide a safe and secure living environment on-campus,
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students to address Student Conduct Code processes, policies, and violations,
• Coordinate development and submission of annual maintenance and facility improvements,
• Identify trends and potential patterns within the housing profession, working with appropriate University stakeholders to improve or develop processes,
• Serve as a member of the University Good Samaritan Team (GST),
• Conduct studies, surveys, and reports necessary and requested to comply with institutional or governmental requests/regulations, and student learning and satisfaction,
• Represent Department of Residence Life at recruiting events and new student orientation,
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other units of the University essential to the operations of the University and the Residence Life Department.

Campus Recreation

• Coordinate and hire student workers to oversee intramural sports that promote student engagement, wellness, and community-building,
• Implement policies and procedures for intramural sports to ensure fair play, safety, and adherence to college values,
• Collaborate with student organizations, athletic staff, and other campus departments to promote and enhance intramural activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to effectively communicate as well as manage and resolve conflict with students, administrators, faculty and staff members, and outside constituencies,
• Must be able to work well under pressure, work independently, take initiative and oversee a variety of projects simultaneously,
• Possess a high level of professionalism and maturity.
• Dedication to growing in cultural competency and consciousness in working with communities of underrepresented populations,
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to advance the university's mission and goals.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

• Must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor
• A Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field
• Two-five years of experience in a college or university setting; residence life experience is required.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position. Concordia offers a full range of benefits to full-time employees including tuition benefits. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience.

Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.