Associate Director, Residence Life & Housing Operations

Bennington College; Bennington (VT); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bennington College invites applications for an Associate Director of Residence Life, Housing Operations, a key member of the Student Life team. The role manages day-to-day housing operations using StarRez and coordinates early arrivals, breaks, and adjustments, while addressing facilities concerns and supporting student development.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the Associate Director collaborates with multiple departments and external partners, oversees staff and safety, and serves on

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in a related field such as higher education, student affairs, or counseling.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in housing and residence life or a related field.
• Current/valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong attention to detail; able to coordinate projects with limited supervision.
• Discretion and diplomacy when handling confidential information.
• Ability to learn StarRez, Populi, and other college systems.
• Capacity to multitask and prioritize in a busy office.
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional interactions with diverse groups.
• Experience working with diverse populations and inclusive practices.

Aufgaben

• Manage selection, training, and supervision of House Chairs and housing spaces.
• Collaborate with IT to manage housing operations, assignments, and Break Term housing; oversee early arrivals/late departures.
• Coordinate theme housing and maintain contact with house membership.
• Oversee arrivals/departures and coordinate with facilities for maintenance and keys.
• Address housing issues and manage student, family, and community relations.
• Implement ADA accommodations process with Student Accessibilities Services.
• Support Community Standards; assist with Administrative Review and Judicial Committees.
• Oversee TAPA and other resident life initiatives; provide project support as needed.
• General management of Room Condition Reports and End-of-Term checks; report damages.

Kenntnisse

Experience in housing and residence

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Written communication

Confidentiality

StarRez/Populi experience

Multitasking

Diversity engagement

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in higher education / student affairs / counseling

Tools

StarRez

Populi

Jobbeschreibung

Bennington College invites applications for an Associate Director of Residence Life, Housing Operations, a key member of the Student Life team. The role manages day-to-day housing operations using StarRez and coordinates early arrivals, breaks, and adjustments, while addressing facilities concerns and supporting student development.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the Associate Director collaborates with multiple departments and external partners, oversees staff and safety, and serves on