Assistant Director, Residence Life in Kent

Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary: $59,961 - $69,752

Basic Function: Develop community, provide education, and respond directly to students and staff within a designated community. Ensure programs, services, and responses align with the mission and priorities of Kent State University, the Division of Student Life, and University Housing. Reports to Associate Director, Residence Life or designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties:

• Provide leadership, formal supervision, and training for assigned staff, including but not limited to, residence hall directors, graduate assistants, and student staff within residential areas.
• Assist with business processes, operations, and financial oversight for assigned areas.
• Develop and foster communities within a designated area of campus.
• Assist Residence Hall Directors in responding and/or coordinating responses to student behaviour, crisis, and community issues; directly respond to issues when needed/appropriate.
• Develop, coordinate, and assist with evaluation of programmatic efforts, academic initiatives, student engagement initiatives, conduct and CARE needs, conferences, and summer programs for assigned areas.
• Serve as liaison with offices including Office of Student Conduct, Kent State University Police Services, and other key offices.
• Provide guidance in behavioural response and student crisis management, including participation in the department's on-call rotation.
• Coordinate projects and serve on department, division and university committees as assigned.
• Evaluate and assess processes to ensure best practice and continuous improvement.
• Assist with student recruitment and admissions events.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employee hired for Engagement and Leadership may be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in coordinating programs and initiatives that support student engagement and belonging.
• Plan and implement leadership opportunities for residential students, student leaders, and student employees.
• Provide leadership and guidance for key programs and events.

Employee hired for Recruitment and Selection may be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee recruitment and selection processes for Resident Assistants (RAs) and Assistant Residence Hall Directors (ARHDs).
• Coordinate marketing and outreach strategies to promote student leadership opportunities.
• Organise the interviewing and selection of new hires.

Employee hired for Student Staff Development may be responsible for the following duties:

• Design, coordinate, and assess fall and spring student staff training.
• Develop and implement ongoing developmental experiences to enhance staff competency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate new student staff orientation and spring kickoff training events.

Employee hired for Professional Staff Development may be responsible for the following duties:

• Plan, implement, and assess onboarding and orientation programs for professional staff and graduate assistant staff.
• Develop and facilitate ongoing professional development workshops and learning sessions.
• Create initiatives related to staff team development and recognition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Four years of experience in student housing or related field.
• Must possess three years of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to work nontraditional hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.

Knowledge Of:

• Community development
• Student development theory
• Team building and group formation
• Cultural competence including multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills
• Title IX, FERPA, and other relevant laws, policies, and regulations

Skill In:

• Supervising employees at varied levels
• Training and development
• Personal computer applications
• Written and interpersonal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability To:

• Work in highly complex, detail-oriented compliance environment
• Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments
• Collaborate with others
• Engage in independent, self-directed work
• Foster collaborative relationships
• Navigate ambiguous situations with attention to student needs
• Remain current in the field
• Work nontraditional hours as needed
• Travel from building to building and off campus as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience as a residence hall director.
• Experience coordinating with student conduct office, mediation, and/or counselling services.

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.

Additional Information: Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind. Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.