MCPHS University
Director Of Residence Life
The Student Affairs department seeks a Director of Residence Life to provide leadership and direction for the Office of Residence Life (ORL), and support an academically-oriented environment while maintaining living conditions which promote student growth and personal development. Departmental Leadership (70%) Responsible for daily operations of the Office of Residence Life (ORL) and overall management of residential buildings, housing 960 students; in halls both on MCPHS' campus and shared with Colleges of the Fenway (COF) institutions Serve as the lead administrator of The Housing Director- Adirondack housing management software and lead all housing operational efforts for the department including housing placement, room selection, occupancy reporting, room changes, communication with shared buildings Coordinate planning, assessment, and evaluation of ORL programs, policies, procedures, and services to create and recommend a program that continues to enhance the residential experience and establish an equitable environment Oversee all residence hall opening and closing procedures in conjunction with campus and COF partners to ensure a smooth and welcoming process for students and families Partner with the Office of Admission on new student housing assignments and collaborate on communication and move-in efforts Work closely with the Office of Access and Accommodation (OSAA) on residential accommodations Coordinate informational efforts regarding Off Campus Housing including workshops, portal management, and communication Oversee and manage residence life budgets and take the lead in developing the annual operating budgets and proposing capital requests by presenting the necessary research Develop strong working relationships with University and COF departments including Facilities and Public Safety to ensure community safety and facility concerns are addressed appropriately Work in collaboration with the ORL on Worcester's campus in coordinating housing efforts, timelines, and operational platform management Case Management for Students of Concern (15%) Serve as an active member of the student CARE Team with a caseload of students in crisis for the Boston campus providing support, solutions, and/or referrals Meet with students and provide support, solutions, and/or referrals as appropriate and serve as liaison to family members of students when appropriate Promote advocacy and maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for all students Administrative Leadership (15%) Serve as direct supervisor for the Area Coordinators within Residence Life Alongside the Assistant Dean of Students (Boston), work with key University stakeholders regarding housing supply and demand Assist the Office of Residence Life in training Resident Assistants on incident reports Participate in Administrator On-Call Duty Rotation (including weekends, after hours, break periods and holidays) Serve as a member of the Division of Student Affairs and attend and support training and professional development opportunities, and University wide programs like Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, Commencement and New Student Orientation Serve as department representative on University-wide and COF committees Other duties as assigned
The Student Affairs department seeks a Director of Residence Life to provide leadership and direction for the Office of Residence Life (ORL), and support an academically-oriented environment while maintaining living conditions which promote student growth and personal development. Departmental Leadership (70%) Responsible for daily operations of the Office of Residence Life (ORL) and overall management of residential buildings, housing 960 students; in halls both on MCPHS' campus and shared with Colleges of the Fenway (COF) institutions Serve as the lead administrator of The Housing Director- Adirondack housing management software and lead all housing operational efforts for the department including housing placement, room selection, occupancy reporting, room changes, communication with shared buildings Coordinate planning, assessment, and evaluation of ORL programs, policies, procedures, and services to create and recommend a program that continues to enhance the residential experience and establish an equitable environment Oversee all residence hall opening and closing procedures in conjunction with campus and COF partners to ensure a smooth and welcoming process for students and families Partner with the Office of Admission on new student housing assignments and collaborate on communication and move-in efforts Work closely with the Office of Access and Accommodation (OSAA) on residential accommodations Coordinate informational efforts regarding Off Campus Housing including workshops, portal management, and communication Oversee and manage residence life budgets and take the lead in developing the annual operating budgets and proposing capital requests by presenting the necessary research Develop strong working relationships with University and COF departments including Facilities and Public Safety to ensure community safety and facility concerns are addressed appropriately Work in collaboration with the ORL on Worcester's campus in coordinating housing efforts, timelines, and operational platform management Case Management for Students of Concern (15%) Serve as an active member of the student CARE Team with a caseload of students in crisis for the Boston campus providing support, solutions, and/or referrals Meet with students and provide support, solutions, and/or referrals as appropriate and serve as liaison to family members of students when appropriate Promote advocacy and maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for all students Administrative Leadership (15%) Serve as direct supervisor for the Area Coordinators within Residence Life Alongside the Assistant Dean of Students (Boston), work with key University stakeholders regarding housing supply and demand Assist the Office of Residence Life in training Resident Assistants on incident reports Participate in Administrator On-Call Duty Rotation (including weekends, after hours, break periods and holidays) Serve as a member of the Division of Student Affairs and attend and support training and professional development opportunities, and University wide programs like Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, Commencement and New Student Orientation Serve as department representative on University-wide and COF committees Other duties as assigned