Assistant Director of Student Living

The Assistant Director of Student Living at Utica University is a ten-month, full-time professional staff member in the Office of Student Living and the Student Life Division. Assistant Directors are responsible for the planning and delivery of a Student Living program for the residential area they supervise as well as for the functional area that they oversee. Each area contains one or more co-educational residential buildings, housing students. This position is a live-on position in which the successful candidate lives in a residence hall that they supervise to facilitate the personal, social, and educational growth of students and student staff through the application of student development theory to create significant and purposeful residential learning experiences.

Through personal contact, staff supervision, and hall/campus programming, the Assistant Director assists residents in their personal development to become well-rounded individuals. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating an active and engaged atmosphere throughout the area that they oversee. A primary goal of the Assistant Director is to assist both the individual members and the community as a whole in building connections to the larger campus community in order to foster an enhanced living environment. The Assistant Director assumes a joint responsibility for the administration and quality of the Student Living program. Specific responsibilities include: supervision, development, and evaluation of student staff; student behavior; area/university-wide programming; development of an area-wide sense of community and pride; and serving as a member of the professional on-call rotation for the residential campus; overseeing community development/educational initiatives; or overseeing our evening support initiatives.

This position follows a 10-month schedule aligned with the academic calendar and departmental needs. The specific work schedule will be determined and discussed upon hire and reviewed annually, or as needed, to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.

January 1, 2023- Utica University started a flexwork program designed to give employees a greater work life balance. This flexwork program is an alternative to the standard 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, work schedule. While employees' salaries, vacation and sick time are based on a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule, employees work an abbreviated 32-hour work week, with the flexibility of working either a four-day week or five abbreviated days. Supervisors will work with employees on scheduling to ensure the needs of the department are met.

Location Utica, NY Application Deadline *Full consideration by*: Open Until Filled No Major Responsibilities

The Office of Student Living has four Assistant Directors of Student Living (Housing Operations, Residential Education, Staff Recruitment and Development, and Student Support). We are currently searching for the following two positions:

• Assistant Director of Student Living (Residential Education): Oversee one first-year residence hall and oversee the implementation of all educational initiatives within the student living department. Serve as residential first-year experience chair, and RHA Co-Advisor.
• Assistant Director of Student Living (Staff Recruitment and Development): Oversee one first-year residence hall and one upper-division residence hall and oversee the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of student living staff to ensure a high-quality residential experience. This role provides leadership in building strong, well-prepared teams that support student success, foster community, and uphold departmental and institutional values.

Overall Job Functions Include:

1. Staff/Student Leadership Development

2. Assist the professional staff in implementing, assessing, and continuously developing the recently developed student living student staff model.

3. Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of new professional and paraprofessional staff.
4. Assist in presenting August, January, and on-going training for the student staff.
5. Hold regular one-on-one and staff meetings to keep staff up-to-date on campus issues.
6. Use student development theory to provide support and motivation for student staff.
7. Directly supervise applicable student staff and hold them accountable for agreed upon building and departmental expectations.
8. Directly supervise applicable graduate level professional staff.

9. Provide ongoing feedback to and conduct performance evaluations of student staff.

10. Programming and Community Development

11. Programming

12. Coordinate programming of student staff according to the current programming model, including maintaining records and holding student staff accountable for meeting programming requirements.
13. Assist the student staff as needed with programming and support staff programs by attending them.
14. Encourage student involvement and participation in programming, the Residence Hall Association, and other student organizations.
15. Coordinate and develop intentional, programmatic initiatives and services that positively impact the recruitment, retention, and enrichment of students throughout the area they oversee.

16. Responsible for assisting the Office of Student Living with major campus events, including by not limited to: Orientation, Homecoming, and Commencement.

17. Community Development

18. Do daily rounds throughout respective area buildings.
19. Initiate contact on a regular basis with students in all area buildings. Be aware of and report problems and individual concerns of residents.
20. Develop and foster a sense of community and pride throughout the area.
21. Serve as a resource person for information about campus services, events, policies, and procedures.

22. Provide support for students concerning educational, career, and personal issues, and refer when necessary.

23. Intervention and Referral

24. Crisis Management

25. Participate in on-call duty rotation, and respond to crises and emergencies. This duty rotation will include both first-level weekend response and second-level weekday coverage.
26. Be familiar with established emergency protocols, and be prepared to implement them when necessary.
27. This position is considered essential and will be required to work during severe weather closings/delays or emergency situations, regardless of whether or not the University is closed.
28. Student Behavior
29. Enforce and educate students regarding University and residence hall regulations and policies.
30. Meet with students for Code of Student Conduct violations as a hearing officer and maintain appropriate records.

31. Provide direction to staff and students in communicating, interpreting, and administering residence hall and University policies and procedures.

32. Administrative Responsibilities

33. Facilities management

34. Work with facilities staff to ensure the facilities are well maintained.
35. Report and track all work orders in assigned residence halls through an online work order system.
36. Work with appropriate offices and students to promote a safe and secure environment.
37. Maintain accurate records for damage billing, to be performed on a semester basis as required.
38. Area Administration
39. Work with the professional staff to complete appropriate paperwork necessary to maintain accurate occupancy records.
40. Work with professional staff to complete student check-in and check-out processes, including maintaining up to date Room Condition Reports, responsible key management, and accurate student census data.
41. Coordinate monthly Health and Safety Checks.

5.General Responsibilities

• Assume co-responsibility with the Director of Student Living for at least one major departmental process or activity.
• Support and encourage building staff in their large scale programming.
• Demonstrate interest in campus life by actively participating in campus functions and events.
• Participate in various campus-wide committees or governing boards as assigned or requested.

• Assist with campus programming and leadership initiatives.

• Departmental Expectations

• Share input for policy making and implementation. Participate in the development and implementation of goals and priorities for the Office of Student Living, the Division of Student Life, and Utica University.

• Takes an active role in the development of the department's strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with the department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.
• Attend staff meetings and retreats.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
• Participate in professional staff training before each semester and weekly staff development sessions, usually held one afternoon per week.
• Hold evening office hours and/or attend events to be available to residents in the evening hours.
• Be on campus and assist with implementing all major weekends. These will be outlined at the beginning of each academic year.
• Assist office as needed, and be familiar with office procedures.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities Travel Supervises Directly supervises student staff members and graduate-level professional staff. Education & Experience Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or similar degree and 1 year of professional experience (part-time or full-time) in a higher education setting is preferred.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

• A strong understanding of and commitment to students' development and well-being

• Excellent human relations, communication, and organizational skills.

• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and demonstrated work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.

• A strong work ethic.

• Flexible and able to work successfully in a team atmosphere.

Applicant Documents Instructions Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.