Assistant Director of Residence Life (Anticipated Opening)

Wheaton College; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of Residence Life to enhance student living experiences. This full-time role involves supervising Graduate Resident Advisers, fostering community relationships, and managing residence life programs. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree and experience in student development or human services. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact student lives within a Christ-centered community, promoting diversity, inclusion, and personal growth. If you are passionate about student engagement and community building, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred with relevant experience in Student Development.
• Four years of experience in Student Development or human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Graduate Resident Advisers and manage residence life programs.
• Develop relationships with students and address their concerns.
• Coordinate facility maintenance and safety for campus apartments.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Sexuality and Racial Identity Development

Education

Master’s Degree in Student Development

Relevant Experience in Student Development

Job description

Assistant Director of Residence Life
Job Overview

Under the direction of the Dean of Residence Life, the Assistant Director of Residence Life has responsibility for supervision of and service to students within all college-owned apartments and houses and off-campus students. The Assistant Director supervises six Graduate Resident Advisers and assists the Dean of Residence Life in the development, management, and assessment of Wheaton’s residence life program. The Assistant Director of Residence Life lives in a campus house on campus. The Assistant Director is a full-time (11-month) position and oversees an $8,000 budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement the departmental vision and goal areas in the campus apartment and house communities through fostering a caring community, building relationships, and offering passive and active programs.
2. Hire, supervise, and train six Graduate Resident Advisers for the apartments (GRAs).
3. Plan weekly Apartment/House staff meetings.
4. Develop relationships with students and staff and advise those who have concerns by making referrals to appropriate campus resources.
5. Schedule weekly concentrated relationship-building time with students in campus houses.
6. Manage the Apartment/House on duty schedule and be on duty one weekday every other week and one weekend out of seven on a rotating basis with the GRAs to be available for emergencies and lock-outs for the entire apartment and house community.
7. Manage facility and maintenance work orders with Facilities Management and coordinate with Public Safety to address any safety concerns for the campus apartments and houses.
8. Meet weekly with three other RDs and the Dean of Residence Life for support, planning, and problem solving, meet individually with the Dean of Residence Life each week for supervision, and meet regularly with the Residence Life senior staff team.
9. Chair the Residence Life professional development subcommittee.
10. Assist the Dean of Residence Life in holding students accountable to College policies by facilitating student conduct meetings.
11. Assist Dean in managing departmental responsibilities (staff hiring, assessment process, furniture replacement budget, updating residence life documents and policies, year-end closing repairs and updates).
12. Provide vision and oversight for the Shalom Community in collaboration with the Director of the OMD and the OMD GRA including periodically attending Shalom Community meetings.
13. Coordinate care and communication as needed with students living individually off-campus and with Wheaton in Chicago students.

Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Student Development or related area preferred with relevant experience in Student Development, or in a related area.
2. Applicants with four or more years of Student Development or other human service experience, beyond the undergraduate degree, will be given first consideration.
3. Evidence of Christian character and commitment to upholding Wheaton’s Community Covenant.
4. Knowledge related to sexuality and racial identity development.
5. Clear communication skills.
6. Leadership, management, and administrative skills.
7. Understanding the role of Residence Life in promoting whole person development in students.
8. Approachable and able to relate to students and staff.
9. This position requires a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 10 pounds.

FLSA Status – Exempt

As a Christ-centered community, Wheaton College faculty and staff must affirm the College’s Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions and agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton’s Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ through diversity, inclusion, justice and unity.