Residence Director
Company: American International College
Location: Springfield
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
About American International College:American International
College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education
located on an 88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The
campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart
with a total of approximately 880,000 gross square feet. Included
in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident
population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has
approximately 3200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers
a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the
Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and
Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives
through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the
liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high
level of involvement in the global economy.AIC strives to create a
diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at
all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer
and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where
they are underrepresented.Job Description:Manages the overall
operation of assigned residence hall(s). Works closely with the
Associate Director of Student Life to implement the overall
philosophy, programming model, vision and strategic plan for AIC's
residence life program.Shares responsibility for adjudicating hall
level student conduct meetings for alleged policy violations.Serves
in a duty rotation and is expected to respond on a 24 hour basis to
any emergency or incident in the campus community. Nightly rounds
are also a requirement of the duty rotation.Supervises and
evaluates a staff of 4-8 Resident Advisors.Assists in the Resident
Advisor recruitment, selection, and training process.Coordinates
building opening and closing procedures, as well as manages
building rosters. Oversees room changes in coordination with other
Residence Life professionals and manages the collection of Room
Condition Reports and other appropriate building
paperwork.Supervises the Residence Hall Council for their
perspective Residence Hall and personally plans at least two
building programs per semester. Works with their RA staff to plan
and execute one All Campus Program per year under the direction of
the Residence Life leadership team.Coordinates maintenance requests
for the building and develops working relationships with
Maintenance, Buildings & Grounds, Housekeeping, Campus Police and
Dining Services.Devotes significant time to enhancing student
development through intentional interactions, working with students
to develop leadership skills, personal responsibility, and
community development.Fire safety compliance, inspection, and
evacuation.Serves as a member of an assigned departmental project,
group, or committee such as the residential first year experience,
413 Conference, or living/learning community task force.Other
duties as assigned.Requirements:Required Degree(s): Bachelor's
degreePreferred Degree(s): Master's degreePreferred Field of
Expertise: Higher Education Administration, College Student
Personnel Administration, Student Affairs
AdministrationKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to maintain an
effective, cooperative working relationship with supervisors and
co-workers.Knowledge of all emergency procedures (fires, accidents,
illnesses, etc.) and preparedness to handle them.Understanding of
student development/mentorship/coaching models to support,
encourage, and follow-up with students in making better
decisions.Demonstrated experience with student and community
development, supervision, and crisis management.Applicants should
possess a commitment and ability to create communities that are
inclusive of diverse populations.Additional Information:Work
ScheduleThe Residence Director position is a full time, eleven
month (11) month, exempt level position not limited to 35 hours per
week. Hours of work are flexible to the needs of the department
with regular office hours to include 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is
a live-on, benefit eligible position.AIC reserves the right to fill
this position at a level above or below the level included in this
posting.AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law.With limited exceptions,
all AIC employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
See the complete vaccination policy here.Application
Instructions:Qualified applicants should save and submit the
following documents with the online application.Brief cover
letterCurrent resumeContact information for three professional
references (one of which must be a current or prior
supervisor)Review of applications will continue until the position
has been filled.
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