Job Title: Director of Residential Life Posting Number: 20110586 Pay Rate: starting at $58,000 Position Type: Administration Key Responsibilities : Primary Role: The Director of Residential Life is an innovator, shaping a vibrant campus residential experience where residents experience belonging, connection and that develop qualities of character and leadership consistent with the mission of Juniata College and the institution's learning outcomes. The director is a change-oriented leader, excited to explore and promote emerging opportunities to deliver high quality experiences that are effective and efficient. The DRL is responsible for contributing to the development of: collaborations, outreach and programming that fosters community, belonging and educationally-purposeful engagement; a rich and vibrant co-curricular environment; activities and experiences that contribute to the ongoing transition of students through and beyond the first year as they develop, explore and grow their skills, knowledge and capacities in pursuit of the attributes of a Juniata graduate.The DRL works individually and with colleagues to design, promote, implement and assess programs in the unit and seamlessly across the division of student life. Efforts of the student life team are collaborative, critical and constructive, and align with its mission:We foster inclusive campus learning environments where Juniatians thrive and engage with purpose and meaning in citizenship practices characterized by empathy, empowerment and respect for all. Typical Duties and Responsibilities: • Contribute to the development and implementation of a vision for the holistic student experience that reflects the mission, strategic plan and values of the College. • Clearly articulate a vision for and the value of residential and living-learning experiences. Engage in program development that captures opportunities, aligns with enrollment and retention goals, and creates dynamic living experiences that support and delight students' outcomes and interests. • Foster belonging and community with a demonstrated commitment to valuing people relationally and individually. Support development of self-efficacy, identity and leadership through individual, policy and institutional influence. Promote community unity and personal well-being. • Provide direction, oversight, support, and professional development for professional residential life staff and for all student residential life staff. • Select, train and evaluate Residence Life Professional Staff and paraprofessional staff; • Coordinate regular performance evaluations for paraprofessional staff, and feedback mechanisms for professional staff and student experiences. • Develop, lead and assess vibrancy and engagement initiatives and a curriculum of student staff leadership trainings that contribute to the strategic plan, institutional learning outcomes, and departmental mission. Staff trainings, engagement and recognition activities should foster position competency, staff satisfaction and retention, and ensure alignment with residential life best practices. • Assist in the creation of program learning and development outcomes, and assessment measures to describe effectiveness, inform incremental positive change. • Identify needs, coordinate efforts and develop policies that promote safety, responsibility, and respectful living conditions to support student engagement and learning. Address issues of student conduct as assigned in partnership with the Dean of Students and designees. • Understand and support a residential life and housing system that meets institutional revenue goals through occupancy predictability and stability. • Supervise the room selection process for all residential students. • Serve as a resource/referral person for individual student concerns about residence life. • Oversee room change process in consultation with the students involved and the residential life professional staff. • Advocate for adequate resources and innovative building and common-space renovations and design; maintain a positive working relationship with Facilities Services and Public Safety regarding facilities, safety and student needs. • Keep accurate records, data and statistics on the Adirondack software system (The Housing Director) for housing information pertinent to the college housing operations; • Participate in the student life on-call after-hours rotation; handle crises and hospitalization of students, including contact with parents, and medical and public safety personnel. • Performs related duties as assigned.
Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status.....EOE Position Qualifications: • Master's degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, or related field • 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in a residential life setting • Have a working knowledge of legislation and regulations that affect residential life programs (i.e. Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Title IX) • Must work collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups including administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents. • Experience with, and a commitment to, the residential liberal arts experience. • A collaborative, inclusive and transparent management style. • Must maintain availability to respond to periodic emergencies and student crises outside of traditional work hours. • Experience with residential life software such as Adirondack Solutions or an equivalent system • A willingness to work nights and weekends as program and college demands dictate. Supervision Required/Given: Reports directly to the Vice President for Student Life and serves on the Student Life Leadership Team. Receives general direction and guidance while working with independent discretion.Provides direct supervision of professional and para-professional staff and student leaders in a variety of positions and leadership roles. Special Instructions to Applicants: This 12-month live-in position includes:• Housing unit provided on or adjacent to campus with private entrance• Meal plan when classes are in session• Competitive salary• Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); paid vacation, sick leave, holiday time; tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs. Open Date: 02/20/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes