Job Information
Texas State University Assistant Director, Housing & Residential Life- Community Engagement & Leadership in San Marcos, Texas
Posting Information
Posting Number2024728
Posting/Functional TitleAssistant Director, Housing & Residential Life- Community Engagement & Leadership
University Pay Plan TitleAsst Dir, Hsg & Residential Life
LocationSan Marcos
DepartmentDHRL Administration
Recruitment TypeOpen to All
Job TypeFull-Time
Funding SourcePermanent
Monthly Salary$4,737.16 - $5,000
Job CategoryExempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field.
3 years of full-time work experience in student housing.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with supervision.
Experience with managing residential communities.
Experience with advising student organizations.
Experience planning and executing large-scale events.
Experience with retention and student success programming.
Job Description
The Assistant Director for Community Engagement and Leadership will work to support the unit and aid in community development initiatives related to engagement, student success, and departmental student leadership opportunities for on-campus residents. This position will supervise full-time professional staff and indirectly supervise graduate and student staff. The Assistant Director will oversee the execution of the residential community engagement model, collaborate with campus partners to support resource and informational opportunities for residents, assess the effectiveness of community development efforts, and indirectly coordinate and advise the residence hall leadership opportunities such as residence hall association, hall council, and rally cats. The Assistant Director will report to the Associate Director for North Campus in the Department of Housing and Residential Life at Texas State University.
Job Duties
SUPERVISION
Supervise and provide leadership for full-time Residence Directors and Resident Assistant and communicate expectations and monitor work processes.
Provide ongoing direction & feedback about performance through weekly 1:1 meetings with RDs.
Evaluate performance, including conducting performance evaluations effectively and efficiently and attending to their professional development.
Assist in the recruitment and hiring of direct reports, including reviewing applicant materials, conducting candidate interviews, and offering recommendations for hiring.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES
Coordinate an overarching model and assessment program for co-curricular, experiential, and community development experiences with the team for each community.
Coordinate campus wide events and engagement opportunities in line with a success and engagement model for student residential living.
Ability to mine and interpret student engagement data using quantitative and qualitative assessment to evaluate community engagement initiatives from an operational and student experience perspective.
Serve as the advisor for the Residence Hall Association ( RHA ) and provide direction to Hall Council advisors.Oversee the creation, promotion, development, and support of hall councils and executive board positions within RHA .
STUDENT ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH
Develop and maintain rapport with residents through regular student contact; attend supervisee building staff meetings as needed; assess needs and concerns of residents; advocate for students in all aspects of their housing and educational experience.
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation with live-in professional staff colleagues; recognize that residence hall are open 365 days/year and therefore being on-call during holidays should be expected; respond to student and/or facilities issues/crises as a third-tier responder and in person as needed 24-hours a day; high level of in-person response to mental health concerns, other student support situations should be expected.
Consistent communication with senior leadership during crises/emergencies; maintain accurate incident reports using Maxient Software.
Work with Residence Life and Student Success team to respond to critical incidents on campus; work with other departments to provide an appropriate response to crises.
Identify personal and emotional concerns of students; provide appropriate resources and referrals; track and monitor student issues using Maxient database; maintain contact with parents and other constituencies as appropriate.
Additional Information to Applicants
Job Open Date09/03/2024
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)09/20/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End5:00PM
Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application., Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49223
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