Associate Director, Residence Life

* Provides leadership and direction for the residence life area at Miramar and Momentum Village apartments.* Supervises and trains, in collaboration with Housing leadership live-in professional Residence Life Coordinators.* Lead assessment efforts for Islander Housing in close communication with the AVP for Student Affairs, focusing on the effectiveness of all components of the Islander Housing residential experience utilizing CAS and ACUHO-I standards, surveys, and coordinate assessment efforts with those of key university partners within SEAS, Student Success, Admissions, and other specific assessment priorities such as those associated with accreditation.* Serves as the Housing liaison with the Office of Student Conduct and Advocacy.* Works with the department’s business administrator on operational unit budgets and provides input for departmental budgets.* Maintains area calendar to coordinate residence life with the official University calendar.* Manages Resident Assistant recruitment and selection processes as well as meets University, state, and federal guidelines/laws.* Serves on Dean of Students I-Care team and other departmental/campus committees as assigned.* Monitor budget and resources for the residential life department, ensuring that all expenses are within approved limits.* Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes for the institution as a member of the Housing leadership team.* Enforce the terms and conditions of the Student Housing Contract, Resident Handbook, and all state/federal laws; investigate, resolve, and/or refer for adjudication.* Attend staff meetings and other meetings as scheduled* Act as the review person for selection/hiring concerns* Participates in planning, directing, and coordinating operational or procedural matters to meet department goals and objectives.* Provide leadership and support during both move-in and move-out operations, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for residents.* Assist the Housing Operations team during peak periods, offering additional support as needed to maintain service excellence.* Acts as a Mandatory Reporter (Campus Security Authority) as required by the Clery Act.* Serve as the on-call supervisor with the Associate Director of Housing for professional staff when needed.* Works with University Police Department, Counseling Center, and other campus departments on immediate response to incidents in the residence halls.* Respond to student and parent concerns; refer difficult cases to appropriate personnel* Demonstrate care, compassion, and follow through with student mental health and roommate related concerns* Bachelor's degree in applicable field.* Eight (8) years of related experience.* Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum education/experience requirement:

+ Master’s degree in higher education and six (6) years of experience

+ Doctoral degree in higher education and four (4) years of experience* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Strong verbal and written communication and written skills.* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.* Previous experience in a university housing or student affairs role in a higher education institution.* Be able to work late evening hours, handle crisis that may arise.* **This is a 12-month, live-in position. The Associate Director of Residence Life is required to live in an apartment on campus. Apartments are furnished and include utilities, and wireless internet. Partner and pet policies are available upon request.*** **The Associate Director of Residence Life serves on the university incident command team, assisting the Director of Housing. During an evacuation the Associate Director or Residence Life is required to evacuate to an off-site location with Housing residents.*** **The Associate Director of Residence Life will respond to emergency/crisis situations at both campuses.*** Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)* Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation PlanThe Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr