What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Residence Life position at Ohio Northern University?
Posting Details
Posting Number:
S000567
Posting Type:
External - Open to All Applicants
Job Title:
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Position Title:
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Position Type:
Administrative Staff
Classification:
2
Department:
Residence Life
Benefits Summary:
Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance, Life insurance, Workers’ Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the regular salary with up to 3% additional in matched contributions into the TIAA Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee’s dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD), twenty days of vacation and twenty days of paid medical leave per year.
Pay Band:
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director provides on-campus support to a 2200 bed community. The Assistant Director serves as the primary coordinator of residential programming, departmental assessment, training initiatives and electronic/web communication.
This position is live-in. A fully furnished university apartment that includes utilities is provided.
This position is live-in. A fully furnished university apartment that includes utilities is provided.
Scope:
Support the Office of Residence Life in a full-time, 12-month position within the Division of Student Affairs at Ohio Northern University.
Principal Responsibilities
- Serve as an ambassador/liaison for the Office of Residence Life and Division of Student Affairs.
- Assist Director with development/implementation of annual goals, training initiatives, calendar development, assessment strategies and fulfilling department/division objectives.
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, training and supervision of all para-professional staff (Resident Directors, Senior Resident Assistants, & Resident Assistants) & summer staff (ex. Clery Act compliance, systems operation, check-in & check-outs, etc.).
- Implement campus wide programming initiatives for traditional and non-traditional populations.
- Develop marketing initiatives for the office via social media and advertisements.
- Assist with Homecoming planning.
- Assist in the development and administration of assessment initiatives for the Office of Residence Life in connection with department/division/campus wide Student Learning Outcomes.
- Coordinate and implement paraprofessional staff training initiatives for Division of Student Affairs.
- Serve on designated committees and initiatives for the division of Student Affairs.
- Work directly with web-based housing software (e.g. room selection, reports, etc.).
- Manage and update the Office of Residence Life webpage and other social media outlets.
- Attend weekly residence life staff meeting with 12 paraprofessional Resident Directors.
- Co-facilitate opening and closing of residential areas and other administrative functions.
- Fulfill responsibilities of the Director and Housing Coordinator in his/her absence.
- Develop and coordinate desk operations where applicable.
- Provide on-call coverage for the Student Affairs Response Team (SART) on a rotating basis with Director.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Interpersonal Communication & Public Speaking ability.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of a residential campus environment.
- Critical thinking, emergency response preparedness, and a positive team oriented approach.
- Optimal interpersonal communication skills, customer service orientation, and strong statistical/analytical skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of professional/paraprofessional experience in related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in higher education administration or a related field with web page design and housing software experience.
EEO Statement
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment. ONU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.
College Description:
Appointment Length:
12-months
Closing Date:
06/30/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Status:
Full-Time
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