Assistant Director Residential Experience

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University seeks a Residential Experience Leader to manage 2-3 housing communities and lead the professional staff, graduate student staff and student staff within those communities. You will recruit, select and train undergraduate student staff and participate in leadership and on-call duties.

You will work with Housing and Residential Experience to develop goals and strategies, maintain daily contact with students and campus partners, and handle crises, emergencies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience with advanced knowledge of residential life administration.
• OR Master's degree and four (4) years of experience with advanced knowledge of residential life administration.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Residential Experience Coordinators.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, training and ongoing development of undergraduate student staff to include Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team for Housing and Residential Experience; assist with department goals and planning.
• Maintain daily contact with students and staff; respond to issues and concerns.
• Respond to residence hall crises and emergencies; available during university emergency closings.
• Manage assigned budget and purchases using the University P-card.
• Attend events and represent Housing and Residential Experience at campus partner activities.
• Assist with development and execution of residential experience initiatives.
• Serve on Department, University and Division Committees.

Skills

Crisis response experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Serves as a member of the Residential Experience leadership team. Leads and manages 2-3 residential communities and the professional staff, graduate student staff and student staff within those communities. Responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of undergraduate student staff. Chairs and/or participates in Residential Experience Committees. Services in the on-call duty rotation with other residential experience leadership team staff.

• Directly supervises Residential Experience Coordinators.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, training and on-going development of undergraduate student staff to include Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants.
• Serves as a member of the leadership team for Housing and Residential Experience. Assists with the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Assists in department planning and decision making.
• Maintains daily contact with students. Responds to student issues and concerns. Maintains regular contact with staff, faculty, administrators, and other campus partners.
• Responds to residence hall crises and emergencies. Performs essential duties during any emergencies, including hurricanes, storms, and/or any other major university incident. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
• Manages assigned budget for specific initiatives/areas. Makes purchases for the department using the University P-card. Must comply with all university policies and procedures related to purchases.
• Serves in the on-call duty rotation with other members of the residential experience leadership team.
• Attends programs, meetings and/or activities which may take place on evenings, weekends and holidays. Represents Housing and Residential Experience at events hosted by Admissions, Orientation, and/or other campus partners.
• Assists with development and execution of residential experience initiatives that include community traditions, community-wide events and other strategies that foster the learning outcomes of the residential curriculum.
• Serves on Department, University and Division Committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience with advanced knowledge of residential life administration; OR Master's degree and four (4) years of experience with advanced knowledge of residential life administration.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated crisis response experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $65,000 - $75,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 9:00 AM
• End time: 6:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening.
• May be required to work on University holidays.
• Requires living on campus and being on call/on duty.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

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Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affiative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

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