Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development

Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Student Leadership, Recruitment, and Development is a full-time, twelve-month, exempt position reporting to the Director for Residence Life. The role works closely with other professionals in the administration and management of a comprehensive housing and residence life program that serves 5,700+ on-campus students. The position has responsibility for general administration oversight and management of recruitment, training, and selection of student staff and student leadership programs (RHA & NRHH).

• Master’s Degree with concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.
• A minimum of four years of full-time experience working in Housing and Residential Programs (Residence Life).

Student Leadership Development

• Provide vision and development of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary, and Hall Council operations.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, and placement of student staff (Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, etc.).
• Coordinate and implement training, and continuing development for student staff.
• Maintain staff resources (e.g., Manuals, Resource Room).
• Responsible for the vision and direction of a comprehensive student staff development plan based on core competencies.

Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise, train, and evaluate 3-4 full-time, live-in, master’s level coordinators for Residence Life.
• Articulate vision, mission, and goals for the area, department, and division.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental goals and initiatives.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with staff.
• Provide appropriate referrals to other university departments/resources as needed.
• Oversee department committees.
• Serve on an on-call duty rotation for 5,700 residents.

Administration

• Assist in the overall direction and strategic planning of short- and long-term goals of Residence Life.
• Maintain accurate accounting of allocated funds and expenditures.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members, departments, and offices across the University to foster strong partnerships.

Other Duties

• Serve as a representative of Housing and Residence Life on various departmental, divisional, and university committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director or Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life.

• Org #-Department: Housing and Residence Life - 44502
• FTE: 1.000
• Type Of Appointment: Permanent
• Number Of Months Per Year: 12
• FLSA: Exempt
• Percentage Of Time: 50%