Director of Residence Life

4 weeks ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Director of Residence Life

As a pivotal leader within the Division of Student Affairs, the Director of Residence Life reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Students and oversees a large and multifaceted residential program. The Director provides strategic vision, leadership, and management to foster an inclusive, safe, engaging, and supportive residential environment for a diverse student population. The Director leads a substantial team, including professional staff, administrative staff, faculty in residence, graduate resident assistants, graduate housing assistants, resident assistants, and a work-study staff. The Director works collaboratively with various campus partners to create vibrant residential experiences that enhance student well-being, belonging, and engagement. Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and Team Management:
    • Administrative Oversight: Lead the central administrative office team and provide supervision to the Senior Associate Director of Residence Life, Associate Director of Residence Life for Administration, Associate Director of Residence Life for Student & Staff Development, Fiscal & Operations Administrator, and Administrative Assistant.
    • Staff Oversight: Implement recruitment, selection, training, and development programs to build a high-performing team. Cultivate a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth, accountability, and effective performance.


Strategic Vision and Policy Development:

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Residence Life program that aligns with the Division of Student Affairs' mission, values, and strategic priorities.
  • Policy Formulation: Create, review, and update policies and procedures for residence life operations. Ensure that policies are in compliance with University regulations, legal standards, and best practices in student affairs.


Program Management and Development:

  • Residential Curriculum: Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential curriculum designed to enhance student learning, engagement, and personal growth.
  • Student Governance: Supervise the student governance structure within residences, promoting student leadership development and engagement.


Crisis Management and Incident Response:

  • Emergency Response: Lead a team of 24/7 on-call emergency responders. Participate in the on-call rotation and manage or coordinate responses to crises and critical incidents affecting the residential community.


Student Engagement and Support:

  • Student Well-Being: Foster a safe and supportive residential environment where students feel a sense of belonging and can thrive academically and personally.


Financial Management:

  • Budget Oversight: Maintain and manage the departmental budget, making informed decisions about resource allocation and financial planning.


Quality Assurance and Improvement:

  • Assessment and Evaluation: Implement assessment and evaluation practices to measure student learning, satisfaction, and engagement.


Communication and Outreach:

  • Internal and External Communication: Ensure that all communications, both internal and external, are welcoming, student-centered, and effectively convey opportunities, expectations, and departmental initiatives.


Faculty-in-Residence and Living-Learning Communities:

  • Program Oversight: Provide oversight to the Faculty-in-Residence Program and living-learning communities (LLCs). Collaborate with university partners to enhance the LLC experience and ensure effective faculty-student engagement.


Compliance and Policy Interpretation:

  • Policy Interpretation: Interpret and enforce university policies, including the Code of Student Responsibilities and the Lifebook online, for students, staff, and parents/guardians.


Move-In/Move-Out Management:

  • Procedural Oversight: Oversee the complex and nuanced move-in and move-out processes throughout the year.


Long-Range Planning:

  • Strategic Planning: Lead long-range planning efforts for the Residence Life department. Develop strategic plans that address future needs, opportunities, and challenges.


On-Call Responsibilities:

  • Emergency Response: Serve as part of the on-call rotation, managing or coordinating responses to student-related crises and urgent situations.


Strategic Counsel and Staff Development:

  • Advisory Role: Provide strategic counsel to divisional leaders to improve student programs, staff development, and operational capabilities.


Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Engagement and Resources: Engage stakeholders across the University to connect students with relevant resources and opportunities.


Qualifications:

  • Education: Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field required.
  • Experience: Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs or residence life, with a proven track record of successful leadership in various facets of college/university residential living.


Required Skills:

  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate vision and mission through meetings, presentations, reports, and various communication channels.
  • Organizational Skills: Exemplary organizational, management, leadership, and financial management skills.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Cultural Competence: Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills for engaging with individuals from a range of cultural backgrounds and identities.
  • Problem-Solving: Demonstrated problem identification and resolution skills.
  • Ethical Conduct: Strong understanding of ethical professional conduct and best practices in student affairs.


Additional Information:

  • Work Schedule: This live-in position requires evening and weekend responsibilities, including participation in an on-call rotation.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

  • We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.


Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 50

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314562

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