Residence Life Associate Director — Lead Community & Staff

Niagara University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara University is seeking an Associate Director of Residence Life to oversee the residence life program, supervise Residence Director staff, and shape living/learning communities and staff training. The role includes enrollment in programming, case management, and collaboration with campus partners to support student development.

The position requires a Master’s degree in relevant field, New York driver’s license, and experience in residence life or student affairs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field.
• Post-Masters residence life experience / student affairs experience.
• A valid New York State driver's license is required that satisfies both University and insurance company underwriting rules and regulations for driving a motor vehicle. Must also be able to operate a motor vehicle in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day functions of the residence halls, including the staff and students.
• Supervise and evaluate four residence directors staff members. Hire and train residence directors with the Associate Dean.
• Assist RDs with the supervision and evaluation of the paraprofessional staff.
• Co-chair the Students of Concern team, provide follow up and case-management as needed.
• Liaise with students, family, faculty and administrators to provide support and assistance.
• Oversee the community development and programming model for the department.
• Maintain the Student Conduct System online, assign all cases each week, assist in tracking violations, sanctions, and follow up under direction of the Associate Dean or Dean of Students
• Serve as hearing officer for routine to mid-level violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet with at-risk students or those with issues/concerns as assigned by Associate Dean or Dean of Students.
• Lead in managing student concerns, parent concerns, and work to follow up, address concerns, and connect all with campus resources.
• Assist in housing operations, including making room changes, billing, room assignments, move in day/move out, break housing, etc.
• Develop and implement the Community Advisor Selection process each Spring for the following Fall, and as needed throughout the year when vacancies occur.
• Responsible for the curriculum for paraprofessional training programs for the beginning of each semester, and on an ongoing basis throughout the year, including in-service trainings.
• Serve in an on-call rotation, maintaining the ability to take phone calls and come to campus if needed during high risk, emergency, and/or crisis situations. Be available as a resource to the Residence Director staff, Campus Safety staff and other University partners.
• Considered Essential Personnel whose physical presence is required on campus and must also be prepared to address those functions remotely (from off-campus) as needed when operations are restricted or the campus is closed.
• Support University sustainability initiatives. Develop and maintain programs for sustainability in the residence halls.
• Serve on University committees as assigned.
• Review and apply all policies and procedures outlined in the university Affinen
• Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information, student grades, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material, should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Collaborate and communicate with university partners on events and programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Regularly attend and/or facilitate weeknight/weekend programs.

Skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Team player

Diversity and student development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer/software literacy

Driver's license (US/Canada)

Education

Master's degree in Student Personnel or Higher Education Administration

Job description

Niagara University is seeking an Associate Director of Residence Life to oversee the residence life program, supervise Residence Director staff, and shape living/learning communities and staff training. The role includes enrollment in programming, case management, and collaboration with campus partners to support student development.

The position requires a Master’s degree in relevant field, New York driver’s license, and experience in residence life or student affairs.