Bard College

Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing

Apply Here: https://apply.interfolio.com/150747

The Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing is a full-time position within the Office of Residence Life and Housing that provides overall leadership and vision for the creation, administration and evaluation of a comprehensive residential living/education program serving approximately 1,400 on-campus students living in over 40 residential buildings. The Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing reports to the Director of Residence Life and Housing, and has primary responsibility for overseeing housing operations and statistics.

The Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing manages the housing and operations of Bard College’s residential facilities. This position is responsible for overseeing the room selection and room change process, housing statistics, and summer conferences and housing. The Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing also will enhance a supportive, educational environment, which promotes student’s individual growth, community responsibility, and academic achievement through student assessment and feedback. The Assistant Director’s work supports the efforts of the Office of Residence Life in creating an environment that mirrors the academic philosophy inherent in a liberal arts education at a small college with a vibrant, dynamic student population.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the upper college room selection process and the first year and transfer student placement processes
• Coordinate room changes, break housing and move in/move out processes for resident students
• Generate occupancy statistics and other reports as needed to support housing assignment operations and needs of campus partners
• Coordinate summer conference and program housing with various campus partners as well as summer student housing
• Have a working knowledge of the Housing Director/StarRez software system
• Works closely with colleagues from Deans of Student Affairs, Student Activities, Buildings and Grounds and Environmental Services in providing a comprehensive and outstanding on-campus experience for students and addressing student concerns
• Assists in the creation, implementation and evaluation of assessment activities related to student satisfaction and support
• Evaluates student trends and develops plans to respond to resident and community needs and retention
• Provides clear oral and written communication that compassionately addresses concerns and questions related to residence life from students and parents
• Actively participates in Peer Counselor Training, as well as other departmental committees, and initiatives
• Participate in the primary on call rotation and assist with afterhours emergency/crisis situations
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Residence Life and Housing and the Deans of Student Affairs staff

Additional Position Details: This is 12-month, live-in commitment inclusive with a work cell phone.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred, in student personnel or related field
• 3-5 years progressive professional experience in the following areas is desirable:
  • residence hall administration
  • supervision
  • website development
  • database management
  • student assessment
  • oversight of multifaceted processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work collegially with a variety of constituencies, and traits that complement and demonstrate integrity and cooperation in relation to administration and management
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to effectively manage and lead various projects independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work within a department that values initiative, strong work ethic and teamwork
• Committed to student advocacy and an interest in daily interaction with a variety of creative and independent students is a must

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/150747.

Compensation: $60,000-$65,000
This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.
 
Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

AA/EOE