Associate Director of Residential Education

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Job Description - Associate Director of Residential Education (2600066)

Associate Director of Residential Education

Who We Are We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage.

We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following:

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.

• Serving a highly diverse student body (  for more information).

• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.

• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

• for more about Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

• Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Five (5) years of full-time management experience in College Housing or Student Affairs.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience working with a diverse campus population of students, faculty, staff, and outside constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or related field.
• Experience with Living Learning Communities and/or First-Year Housing.
• Experience in developing and implementing staff training programs.
• Experience adjudicating student conduct cases.
• Experience with budget preparation, coordination, and/or tracking of expenses.
• Leadership experience on a department or division level (e.g., chairing a committee, leader of a workgroup or initiative).
• Experience with student crisis and risk management.
• Experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Experience developing and implementing educational, social, and community-building programs and events.

Brief Description of Duties:

The responsibilities include training, supervision, development, and evaluation of two to three (2-3) assistant directors and general administration of eight to twelve (8-12) residence halls housing approximately 2,000-3,000 students. The Associate Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the initiative, programs, and services essential to the retention efforts, and transition and academic success of students at Stony Brook University. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy environment conducive to student learning and success.

It is expected that programs and services will address the specific needs of the assigned student population and their well-being. The selected candidate will have an essential role in the planning and execution of either the First-Year Residential Experience, Living Learning Community Area, Suite-Style Continuing Student Housing, or Apartment Housing for graduate and undergraduate students. Incumbents must have well-developed verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:

Staff Supervision:

• Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate professional, administrative, and student staff members.
• Advise, direct, support, and develop team members through daily supervision and regular staff meetings.
• Facilitate the ongoing training and skill development for team members.
• Promote group cohesion and a sense of teamwork among Assistant Directors, Residence Hall Directors, administrative support staff, Graduate Assistant Coordinators, and Resident Assistants.
• Promote staff growth through individual contact, regular staff meetings, training…