Assistant Director of Residence Life
Student Life
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The Assistant Director of Residence Life position involves an array of administrative responsibilities for the Office of Residence Life, including but not limited to the supervision of professional staff, residential experience development, and responding to student emergencies. This position will work very closely with a number of campus partners to help facilitate and implement a successful and comprehensive residential experience at Reed College.
Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including a comprehensive and cost-free medical and dental insurance option for you (Reed pays 60% on medical and dental insurance premiums for your dependent), 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time role with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch. This position also requires some evening and weekend hours. This is a 12 month live-on campus position.
Starting salary for this position is $56,800 - $60,800. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 5.
Who You Are
- You are self aware and understand and possess an awareness of the concerns, pressures, and inequities of marginalized communities.
- You are an advocate. You focus on the advancement of available services and programs to underrepresented populations.
- You enjoy analyzing and conducting evaluations to improve and create initiatives and programs.
- You have crisis response and on-call experience, including intervention for mental health crises and residential building management.
- You are committed to the development of students. Your passions lie in fostering the growth of the next generation of leaders. Your previous work has demonstrated your commitment to this calling.
- You understand the importance of continual professional development for staff and students.
- You hold strong communication skills and have the ability to facilitate, develop and execute training.
- You are resourceful. You are able to connect with the greater community. You enjoy collaborative relationships with administrative offices, academic departments, and student groups.
- You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be effective in developing rapport and working with students, faculty, and staff of diverse cultural backgrounds.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with House Advisor and Area Coordinator recruitment, including selection and training
- Support housing operations, including but not limited to openings, closings, inventory of furnishings and equipment inspections, room changes, room selection, housing assignments, etc
- Partner with the Director of Residence Life to set and assess departmental goals, objectives, programs, services and outcomes that support student success
- Manage the on-going development of on-campus Interest Based Housing Programs in collaboration with the appropriate campus partners
- Supervise and coach Residence Life staff
- Support residential case management, which includes advising and conducting meetings with residents as follow-up related to personal and academic needs, Residence Life procedures, and College policies
- Serve in an after hours on-call capacity rotation in collaboration with a weekly on-call team
- Serve as a member of the Care Team and other college-affiliated committees
- Master’s degree in a related field, including but not limited to student affairs administration, counseling, hospitality management, and business administration
- 2 years of experience in Residence Life, which can include one year of graduate experience
Click below to apply. You will be directed to Interfolio to create a free account and begin your application. A resume and cover letter are required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early.
Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.
Background Check Requirement
A criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions as a condition of employment for selected candidates. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed based on the nature of the conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the position.