Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Student Affairs philosophy and Residence Life mission.
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate residence advisors.
- Coordinate training and development opportunities for student development on such topics as developing leadership skills, goal setting, and peer education.
- Coordinate programs and events conducive to living and learning including residential orientations, workshops on stress management, conflict resolution, personal growth & development, mail distribution, and the process of opening/closing residence halls.
- Advise residence hall councils and conduct leadership training for council members.
- Serve as judicial hearing officer, investigate reports of misconduct and recommend appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Coordinate production of Resident Life Publications (i.e., monthly calendar, handbook, etc.)
- Assist with leadership development efforts (workshops, publications, retreats, conferences).
- Participate in long-range planning, policy development, committee work, report writing.
- Assume administrative responsibilities for Residence Hall in absence of, or at request of, the Director.
- Serve on University committees as assigned.
- Participate in regional/national conferences as requested.
- Be available for evenings, weekends and special University events as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrate experience in student organization leadership, student development, or equivalent.
- Expertise in organizational development, training and leadership development.
- Experience in budgeting and fiscal management.
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrative and community
- Sensitivity and commitment to working with a diverse population.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with housing database software, preferable Adirondaks.
