Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development

Inside Higher Ed; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Greensboro, North Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development. This full-time role emphasizes the management of housing programs and the development of student leadership initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's Degree and at least four years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement with a vibrant student community.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of full-time experience in Housing and Residential Programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and development for student leadership programs.
• Supervise and evaluate full-time coordinators for Residence Life.
• Maintain accurate accounting of allocated funds and expenditures.
• Maintain staff resources (e.g., Manuals, Resource Room).
• Responsible for the vision and direction of a comprehensive student staff development plan based on core competencies.

Skills

Leadership

Training and development

Strategic planning

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development is a full-time, twelve-month, exempt position reporting to the Director for Residence Life. The role works closely with other professionals in the administration and management of a comprehensive housing and residence life program that serves 5,700+ on-campus students. The position has responsibility for general administration oversight and management of recruitment, training, and selection of student staff and student leadership programs (RHA & NRHH).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.
• A minimum of four years of full-time experience working in Housing and Residential Programs (Residence Life).

Key Responsibilities

Student Leadership Development

• Provide vision and development of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary, and Hall Council operations.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, and placement of student staff (Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, etc.).
• Coordinate and implement training, and continuing development for student staff.
• Maintain staff resources (e.g., Manuals, Resource Room).
• Responsible for the vision and direction of a comprehensive student staff development plan based on core competencies.

Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise, train, and evaluate 3-4 full-time, live-in, master’s level coordinators for Residence Life.
• Articulate vision, mission, and goals for the area, department, and division.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental goals and initiatives.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with staff.
• Provide appropriate referrals to other university departments/resources as needed.
• Oversee department committees.
• Serve on an on-call duty rotation for 5,700 residents.

Administration

• Assist in the overall direction and strategic planning of short- and long-term goals of Residence Life.
• Maintain accurate accounting of allocated funds and expenditures.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members, departments, and offices across the University to foster strong partnerships.

Other Duties

• Serve as a representative of Housing and Residence Life on various departmental, divisional, and university committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director or Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life.

Position Details

• Org #-Department: Housing and Residence Life - 44502
• FTE: 1.000
• Type Of Appointment: Permanent
• Number Of Months Per Year: 12
• FLSA: Exempt
• Percentage Of Time: 50%