Assistant Director for Resident Life

University of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director for its Salzburg Program, focusing on fostering a vibrant living-learning community for students studying abroad. This full-time role involves leadership and supervision, ensuring a supportive environment for student engagement and growth. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, managing logistics for student travel, and developing innovative programming to enhance the student experience. If you are passionate about student life and eager to make a meaningful impact in an international setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in student life or counseling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates community meetings and manages student conflicts.
• Coordinates student recruitment and travel plans for the Salzburg program.
• Curates social media presence and develops new student life programming.

Skills

Student engagement practices

Advising and counseling techniques

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Staff management

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Computer technology

Job description

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA 92374, USA

Description

POSITION CODE: 7505

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION:

POSITION: Staff, Non-Exempt, Full-time (40 Hours)

SALARY RANGE: $16.50 Hourly (12-Months)

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

The Assistant Director Residential Life, Salzburg Program, assists in cultivating and maintaining a living-learning community among the students studying abroad at the Bildungsverein der Universität von Redlands in a manner consistent with student life on the University of Redlands campus in Redlands, California, USA. Reporting to the Salzburg Director, the role provides leadership, direction, and supervision to the residential community. Ensures an environment that is conducive to engagement, growth, learning, and meaningful interactions among students in residence and with the wider Salzburg community. Assists the Director with emergency coverage both in Salzburg and on group excursions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Facilitates community meetings, communicates student concerns to the Director, and helps students to manage any conflicts or challenges.
2. Assists in maintaining good relations with the Pallotine Order and the community of Salzburg.
3. Coordinates activities pertaining to the pre-departure orientation of students, arrivals, and departures in cooperation with the Office of Study Away at the University of Redlands, California, USA.
4. Assists in coordinating student recruitment activities on the University of Redlands campus, California, USA.
5. Assists students with travel plans and maintaining records of students’ independent travel and contact information.
6. Assists the Director on all group excursions, typically 3 per semester for up to 9 days at a time.
7. Manages household recycling and linens and educational visits to community service providers (e.g., Caritas).
8. Assists the Director, faculty, and staff in developing new student life programming (e.g., outdoor programs, tandem activities with Austrian students) in coordination with the Office of Student Life on the University of Redlands campus, California, USA.
9. Manages group meals in Salzburg two days per week; makes reservations, negotiates menus, payments, and finds new providers.
10. Manages check-in and check-out process for students and any student guests.
11. Assists with facilities maintenance by reporting issues and serving as secondary contact for service providers.
12. Collaborative management of community spaces in the Mönchsberg 21 residence.
13. Curates the social media presence of the Salzburg program and campus.
14. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2. Master’s degree in a relevant field related to student life, study abroad, or counseling is preferred.
3. Hiring conditional upon receipt of Austrian work visa (facilitation by Director of Salzburg program).

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Knowledge of trends, implementation of effective practices that result in student engagement.
2. Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
3. Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate employees and influence attitudes and behaviors.
4. Effective organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
5. Experience with staff and/or volunteer management and the ability to supervise, develop and mentor direct reports.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to give presentations and interact with diverse populations.
7. Ability to be imaginatively, innovative; think creatively, critically, and strategically in planning, executing, and evaluating programs and events.
8. Ability to take initiative.
9. Ability to give clear directives and use independent judgment to make optimal decisions.
10. Strong interpersonal and networking skills to collaborate effectively with multiple diverse constituencies.
11. Ability to use computer technology and systems.
12. Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
13. Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office and field setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. The position requires working evenings and weekends. Travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk on a regular basis; travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10-20 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call [phone]. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at [phone] to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

For application questions please direct them to Redlands HR: [e-mail]

Human Resources (redlands.edu)

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)