Wayne State College is seeking an Assistant Director-Residence Life.
Appointment includes apartment on campus with utilities, reserved parking space (permit purchase required), and a block meal plan while classes are in session.
Nature of Work:
Assist with supervision of residence halls and administration of residence life activities. Facilitate community development that enhances student success and growth. Responsible for overseeing residence hall occupancy, managing auxiliary services, supervising hall facilities and furnishings. May coordinate conference and guest housing, maintain financial records and prepare reports. Act as a primary point of contact for residential students. May specialize in one of the following areas: (1) Staff Recruitment and Selection, (2) Staff Training and Development, (3) Staff Programming, (4) Student Leadership Development or (5) Operations. May receive room and board at the residence hall as part of the employment package.
Examples of Work Performed:
- Responsible for the supervision, leadership, and development of a comprehensive living-learning environment housing students
- Assist in the overall direction and strategic planning of short and long term goals of the department
- Support a community development plan for the residential area focused on the learning, growth, and development of students
- Supervise, train, evaluate and provide leadership to an undergraduate Resident Assistant staff of RA's, Senior RA's, and desk attendants.
- Establish healthy mentoring relationships through daily interactions with students, mediate conflicts, respond to their needs and refer students to appropriate resources as needed
- Participate in an on-call emergency duty rotation throughout the year (evenings and weekends), including academic breaks
- Serve as a judicial officer for the College in handling student conduct
- Coordinate day to day operations of the residential area and department such as occupancy, facilities management, hall opening and closing.
- Ensure the observance of all applicable rules and regulations as well as the Wayne State College code of conduct and Nebraska State College System board policies
- Assist in the coordination of all department-wide initiatives including RA training, RA selection, room selection, and other programming initiatives and committees as needed
- Manage efficient and accurate operational reports and communicate regularly with necessary offices
- Develop a collaborative relationship with maintenance, custodial, campus security, student activities and other offices as needed
- Live in the Residence Hall as assigned
- Provide support and direction for summer camps and conferences as directed
- Other duties as assigned that are pertinent to the goals and mission of the department and the college
Appointment includes apartment on campus with utilities, reserved parking space (permit purchase required), and a block meal plan while classes are in session.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or related work experience
Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.