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Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development

Inside Higher Ed, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497

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Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development is a full-time, twelve-month, exempt position reporting to the Director for Residence Life. The role works closely with other professionals in the administration and management of a comprehensive housing and residence life program that serves 5,700+ on-campus students. The position has responsibility for general administration oversight and management of recruitment, training, and selection of student staff and student leadership programs (RHA & NRHH).

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree with concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.

A minimum of four years of full-time experience working in Housing and Residential Programs (Residence Life).

Key Responsibilities Student Leadership Development

Provide vision and development of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary, and Hall Council operations.

Coordinate recruitment, selection, and placement of student staff (Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, etc.).

Coordinate and implement training, and continuing development for student staff.

Maintain staff resources (e.g., Manuals, Resource Room).

Responsible for the vision and direction of a comprehensive student staff development plan based on core competencies.

Supervision and Leadership

Supervise, train, and evaluate 3-4 full-time, live-in, master’s level coordinators for Residence Life.

Articulate vision, mission, and goals for the area, department, and division.

Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental goals and initiatives.

Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with staff.

Provide appropriate referrals to other university departments/resources as needed.

Oversee department committees.

Serve on an on-call duty rotation for 5,700 residents.

Administration

Assist in the overall direction and strategic planning of short- and long-term goals of Residence Life.

Maintain accurate accounting of allocated funds and expenditures.

Work cooperatively with other staff members, departments, and offices across the University to foster strong partnerships.

Other Duties

Serve as a representative of Housing and Residence Life on various departmental, divisional, and university committees.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director or Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life.

Position Details

Org #-Department:

Housing and Residence Life - 44502

FTE:

1.000

Type Of Appointment:

Permanent

Number Of Months Per Year:

12

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

50%

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