Director of Residential Living

Position Director of Residential Living Department Housing Starting Salary $71,876 to $79,337 annually, dependent on education and experience, and include a 782 sq ft one bedroom apartment valued at $18,000 annually Initial Screening Date 03/25/2024 Preferred Start Date 07/01/2024 Details

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) announces recruitment for the Director of Residential Living. The new Director of Residential Living (DRL) will develop and nurture a safe, engaging, and inclusive residential community at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) for both on and off campus student housing. The Director of Residential Living is charged with creating a home environment, promoting holistic growth, and supporting the transition and progression of student residents. The Director of Residential Living must be a caring presence, accessible to all residents in on campus and off campus housing, who supports, inspires and challenges residents to continue to achieve academic and personal goals.

In October 2021, the District submitted the Student Housing Grant Program Proforma Summary as part of the grant application that showed the feasibility of a 100-bed housing facility on-campus for low-income, full-time, California students. The DRL will support the incoming (July 2025) 100 on campus residents and current 31 off campus residents as well as select and supervise Resident Advisors (RA) at both sites.

The DRL position is a live-in role and the on-campus apartment (782 sq. ft., furnished one bedroom) must serve as the DRL's primary residence. Amenities include gas, electricity, heat, trash removal, sewage, high speed internet access, cleaning and maintenance, snow removal, parking, and a standard-size post office box. On call responsibilities are shared. The DRL is discouraged from being away from campus for more than ten consecutive days during a primary academic term.

As a result of living within the residence halls, residents will:

* Have the ability to connect and feel a sense of belonging in community.
* Increase self-awareness and social responsibility
* Develop a sense of personal background and cultural contributions.
* Gain an appreciation of others' backgrounds and cultural contributions.
* Understand campus & community standards and expectations.
* Identify campus standards of inclusive excellence.
* Engage in face-to-face communication.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

After review, suitable applicants will be invited by phone or email on or around Friday, March 29, 2024 to participate in a skills assessment. Successful candidates will then be interviewed by a committee of approximately 5 individuals; these interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.

COMPENSATION:

Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $71,876 to $79,337 annually, dependent on education and experience. There is potential to reach $92,009 annually, through step advancement plus longevity when appropriate. In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for extra bilingual (Spanish), masters or doctorate pay.

In addition to annual salary, the Director of Residential Living will be afforded a 782 sq. ft., furnished one bedroom apartment (valued at $1,500 monthly / $18,000 annually). Amenities include gas, electricity, heat, trash removal, sewage, high speed internet access, cleaning and maintenance, snow removal, parking, and a standard-size post office box. This will allow the Director of Residential Living to be visible within the student resident community, attend meetings and events regularly, and be able to respond to emergencies within this community.

The District will provide housing (estimated to be $1,500 monthly) for the Director of Residential Living in the interim, prior to the anticipated opening of the student housing building. This will provide ample time to further develop housing policies and procedures, market and outreach to eligible students, create a housing selection process, build a resident assistant training program, and establish outcomes for student resident programming.

Benefits: Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. Several plan options maintain a zero monthly premium cost from the employee and include full coverage of a gold-level medical plan that, on average, covers 80% of healthcare expenses for a standard population. LTCC also matches 27% of an eligible employee's salary and contributes it into a CalPERS pension account for qualifying employees.

Work-Life Balance: This is an exempt positions with work expectation of 40 hours per week or greater and 12 months per year, including night and weekend requirements. It is understood that the demands of the Director of Residential Living position will require more than eight (8) hours a day or forty (40) hours per workweek.

LTCC provides a generous leave package including 17 paid holidays per year plus 12 days vacation (with the potential to reach 24 days through years of service) and 12 days sick leave per year.

LTCC's Commitment to Diversity

Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC's commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.

Description

Definition:

The Director of Residential Living (DRL) is a live-in, professional director responsible for the daily operations of on campus student housing with 100 beds as well as off campus student housing. This position reports to the Vice President of Student Services and is responsible for developing and nurturing a safe, comfortable, engaging, diverse, and inclusive residential community both on and off campus. The DRL is charged with developing a student resident community that promotes engagement, learning, respect for diversity, and student success. This position supports the transition and progression of student residents while being inclusive and accessible in on campus and off campus student housing. The DRL will model conduct that supports the mission, vision, and values of Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).

Representative Duties:

Develop, plan, organize, and direct all aspects related to the office of residential living. Manage the day to day operations of student housing both on and off campus including all occupants. Be regularly approachable, accessible, and engaging to student residents and residential living staff. Facilitate the successful onboarding of all student populations into on and off campus housing or other local housing options. Collaborate with varying departments such as Athletics or the International Students Program to provide equitable support to student residents or students in need of housing.

Intentionally work to build a residential community that fosters an environment that helps students experience a connection and sense of belonging to their residence hall. Develop a community of students with an understanding of the unique student population and their needs. Provide leadership within this community that supports students of underrepresented and diverse populations. Promote respect, personal, and social responsibility, academic and social engagement through role modeling, distinct programming, and open dialogue within student housing.

Follow up on all discipline in an educational and timely manner with appropriate documentation. Work with Student Services and the office of Safety and Security to conduct and enforce the LTCC Student Code of Conduct (Board Policy 5520) and Student Discipline (Board Policy and Administrative Procedure 5520), which include collaborating with these areas when updates are necessary. Receive outcome letters of student conduct violations and respond appropriately to ensure any negative impact on the student residential community is addressed.

Conduct and support facilitation, difficult conversations, and conflict resolution among residents. Provide crisis management support and intervention, which may be required on weekends, at night, etc. Serve on an on-call duty rotation. Respond to additional emergency situations as necessary. Supervise 24-hour coverage of area.

Work with Academic Affairs and Student Services to provide support for a resident's academic growth. Serving as a partner with the Counseling department, facilitate meetings with sanctioned students to evaluate progress in being a successful resident.

Understand and stay current on district conduct processes and conflict resolution, Title IX regulations, and district emergency and security measures. Participate in hall fire drills each term.

Perform personnel functions (e.g., interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.

Provide supervision and mentorship for Resident Advisors (RA) of both on and off campus student housing. Facilitate a minimum of one RA Professional Development Session and/or training per academic quarter including summer session. Provide oversight, support, and presence to RAs on student resident move-in and move-out days.

Implement student housing programming that promotes holistic growth in the residential community; minimum expectation of one social program per academic month. Work with department staff to provide seamless and appropriate programming and engaging opportunities. Capitalize on LTCC and student resident events and initiatives to connect a student's residential experience to LTCC. Support and attend RA and student-sponsored events and activities within the student resident community.

Appropriately respond and address incident reports as they relate to residential living. Maintain timely communication and consult with appropriate staff and departments regarding concerns in student housing.

Oversee, schedule, facilitate regular cleaning, maintenance repairs, and snow removal within on and off campus student housing. Supervise implementation of building safety and security measures. Report and monitor maintenance and facility issues. Respond to health and safety concerns (i.e. emotional distress, psychological distress, etc.) and contact appropriate district personnel.

Manage department funds by maintaining accurate records, appropriate spending, and accountability of district resources.

Required presence and availability for department of Residential Living annual events (i.e. Move-In Days, Move-Out Days, major student events/programs). Meet with department staff on a consistent basis. Participate in student services monthly all-staff meetings.

Serve on a variety of District committees as requested. Participate in district all staff events including but not limited to all campus team building day, convocation, state of the college address, senior day, and graduation.

Other Duties:

Perform related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services.

Employment Standards

Education and Experience

Employment Standards:

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a related field plus three years of related residence life experience.

Knowledge of:

* Multicultural issues of a diverse college population.
* Best practices in de-escalation tactics.
* Pertinent federal, state, local, and district laws and ordinances including applicable sections of the State Education Code, Title IX, health and safety code, and business and professional standards.
* The mission of the California Community Colleges and community college programs.
* Principles of budget preparation and administration.
* Principles of supervision.
* Facilities technology related to student housing safety and security.
* Effective oral and written communication techniques.

Ability to:

* Work effectively with diverse college students in a group living environment.
* Work cooperatively within a team environment and maintain effective working relationships.
* Work effectively with local, state, and federal public service agencies.
* Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Additional Requirement (Licensure/Certification):

* CPR and First Aid certification (if not held, to be obtained within three months of hire).

Working Environment:

* A live-in position is one where the individual maintains an on-campus apartment as their primary residence. The DRL must reside in the on-campus apartment year-round. LTCC provides a 782 sq. ft., furnished one bedroom apartment (taxable). Amenities include gas, electricity, heat, trash removal, sewage, high speed internet access, cleaning & maintenance, snow removal, parking, and a standard-size post office box. This allows the DRL to be visible within the student resident community, attend meetings and events regularly, and be able to respond to emergencies within this community.
* The DRL is discouraged from being away from campus for more than ten consecutive days during a primary academic term.
* On call responsibilities are shared.

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