Associate Director of Residential Education

Associate Director of Residential Education


The Residence Life and Housing at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full-time Associate Director of Residential Education.

Posting Date: March 26, 2024

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. for more information.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for the Residential Experience, the Associate Director of Residential Education is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the residential learning initiatives for the Department of Residence Life and Housing. Residence Life and Housing (RLH) leads the development of the strong residential character of the SUNY Oswego campus and provides a common experience for most of the undergraduate community. Situated within the Division of Student Affairs, RLH plays a critical role in furthering the mission and vision of the Division and in achieving institutional enrollment goals through cutting edge business services, direct interface with the holistic needs of students and their families, and nationally recognized residential education practices. RLH works to advance student attainment of General Education goals with residence hall initiatives organized through a curricular approach to residential education.

The Associate Director is a key member of the Residence Life and Housing Leadership team. The Associate Director for Residential Education will develop, implement, coordinate, and assess a residential curriculum model and the living learning community framework consistent with the strategic goals of the College. The Associate Director will work collaboratively with a wide range of campus partners to support the overall success of maintaining a holistic residential community focused on student learning and success.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide direct supervision to one live-on Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing (full-time live-on mid-level management professional responsible for supervision of several residence halls) and indirect supervision to the Residence Hall Directors, Graduate Assistants, and Resident Student Staff of their assigned residential area.
• Provide direct supervision to one graduate assistant responsible for the growth and development of the community councils within Residence Life and Housing.
• The Associate Director will ensure that staff in their line of supervision are onboarded, trained, and evaluated to promote personal and professional growth and development.
• Provide professional development and coaching opportunities.
• Engage in performance management processes for supervisees and provide timely feedback during one-on-ones, and staff meetings
• Meet individually with the assistant director on a weekly basis.
• Develop and enact a plan to foster team development and manage team conflict.
• Maintain approachability and availability for all staff (including student staff) in their line of supervision.
• Ensure that direct reports develop strong supervision skills.
• Engage in culturally competent supervision practices.
• Supervise central office support staff in collaboration with other central staff.

Residential Curriculum

• Use research based best practices to lead the departmental residential education program aligned with division and institution goals.
• Introduce, reinforce, and emphasize best practices for the development, implementation, and assessment of residential learning initiatives that support student needs and meet college and division strategic goals.
• Develop a residential curriculum aligned with institution mission and general education goals, the division's learning domains, and specific to the learning and development needs of first year and upper-division students.
• Collaborate with the RLH Leadership team to ensure that the mission, vision, and values for the department align with an educational priority statement and associated learning outcomes for the residential curriculum.
• Train staff (professional and student) in their responsibilities related to the implementation of a residential curriculum, program development, and assessment.
• Develop and implement a department assessment plan related to the residential education program and department initiatives that enhance student learning.
• Analyze staff curriculum reports and share trends and opportunities for community and resident engagement activities.
• Coordinate and enhance campus traditions related to Residence Life and Housing programs and annual events.
• Identify collaborative opportunities with other college units to support student learning and success in the residence halls.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs in the facilitation of departmental involvement and support in retention efforts of our students including the Starfish program.
• Coordinate the Community Council framework and train and meet regularly with organization advisors.

Living Learning Community (LLC) Initiatives

• Lead the development, coordination and implementation of LLC programs intended to enhance the student residential living experience.
• Establish and maintain key faculty and campus resource partnerships to support LLC programs.
• Identify and develop programmatic, staffing, and financial efforts that will generate a holistic LLC experience for students connecting social, academic and career elements.
• Evaluate the LLC program on an ongoing basis to ensure each LLC is meeting the desired goals and learning outcomes.
• Plan and create standard data report documents to showcase appropriate outcomes and data to various stakeholders.
• Remain current in emerging LLC trends and programs that add value to the residential living experience.
• Provide guidance and resources to staff (professional and student) in their responsibilities related to the LLC program.

Other

• Provide on a rotational basis on-call response addressing student emergency and crisis situations as they arise.
• Lead the department's annual assessment and evaluation process.
• Work collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to promote LLC spaces, the residential curriculum, and Community Council
• Strategically plan, monitor, and administer the spending of the departmental residential education budget.
• Facilitate departmental involvement and support in College-wide initiatives related to Laker Launch/Welcome Week, OzFest, and other large-scale programs.
• Work closely with RLH Leadership to assist in the opening and closing of all campus residence halls each academic semester
• Participate in divisional college committees and task forces as a member or chair.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's . As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.


Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, counseling, or related field.
• Five or more years of professional experience working with college students.
• Strong knowledge of student development theory.
• Experience in facilitating a residential curriculum and supporting living learning communities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of residence life and student personnel administration; and conduct issues and practice.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to analyze problems and strategically develop and communicate creative solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals.
• Skills in organization, coordination and oversight of multiple priorities.

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)


Additional Information:

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please to see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing .

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Search Chair:

Allison McKinley-Kirkland at

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Background checks will be conducted for finalists.


Application Instructions:

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1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement
3. Resume or CV
4. Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
5. Contact information for three professional references

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