Associate Director – Housing and Residence Life
Kentucky State University
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Frankfort • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Student Wellness and Safety, the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life will ensure a seamless student experience and address the needs of both undergraduate and graduate resident students
- The Associate Director of Residence Life will be responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic residential and student life master plan and budgeting model
- Work with Academic Affairs to create and implement vibrant, co-curricular programs and living-learning communities throughout the residential facilities
- Oversee department efforts with multiple division-supported software applications (i.e. ERez, SharePoint)
- Responsible for the coordination and strategic development of student-centered programs and services that will promote spirit and pride within the campus community
- Overall responsibility for the coordination and delivery of a housing program for on-campus students residing in the residence halls
- Evaluate, assess, and project College housing occupancy and retention trends
- Establish and implement processes and procedures related to housing applications, contracts, waivers, and cancellation procedures for residence halls and apartments
- Provide fiscal management for departmental budgets
- Manage the housing software, ERez, including staff training and continuous improvement of the program
- Oversee the room and meal plan assignment and billing processes in compliance with the rules and regulations of Kentucky State University
- Direct responsibility for the process of selection, supervision, and training of Residence Life staff
Requirements
- Master's degree in higher education, student affairs administration, college student personnel/counseling, or equivalent
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible student affairs management in a university environment with experience in housing/residential life, leadership development, and student activities and programming
- Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience
- Knowledge of student development theory, program development, management and leadership education, staff training/development, and student advisement
- Proven experience in student crisis management and emergency response
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
Benefits
- Standard work hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Employment classification: Exempt
- Performs other duties as assigned
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
budgetingprogram developmentstudent crisis managementemergency responsestaff traininghousing managementoccupancy assessmentcontract managementprocess implementation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsstudent advisementteam supervisionstrategic developmentcommunity engagement
Certifications
Master's degree in higher educationMaster's degree in student affairs administrationMaster's degree in college student personnelMaster's degree in counseling