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%