Career Center

1. Provide direct day-to-day supervision for five professional live-in staff and indirect supervision to a large student staff. Set clear expectations for the team while building upon the individual strengths and talents of each staff member. Meet individually and collectively with the RLC team to provide coaching and guidance. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Residence Life, lead RLC recruitment, selection, and training efforts.
2. Oversee the department’s efforts related to student staff recruitment, selection, and training, as well as the design and implementation of the residential curriculum.
3. Represent the department and division on institutional committees and develop cross-divisional collaborations in pursuit of departmental and divisional goals.
4. Serve on the department’s leadership team with the Assistant Dean of Residence Life and Student Conduct and the Assistant Director of Residence Life for Housing Operations to develop and implement the strategic direction for the on-campus residential experience.
5. Respond to student issues directly and mobilize residence life staff (professional and student) in support of care response in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Student Success. Support the AVP/DOS in the facilitation of student conduct processes, including but not limited to advising Judicial Council hearings, updating Maxient, and pre/post-hearing conferences with students.
6. Serve in “Dean on Call” weekly rotation with other Student Affairs’ Deans and Directors, providing assistance and direction to the Residence Life Coordinator on Call as needed.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or Equivalent
• Experience in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, or other area relevant to student affairs is preferred
• Five years or more related work experience necessary
• Required to live within 20 minutes of Grinnell city limits
• Commitment to the College’s articulated mission and core values
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated record of teamwork
• Demonstrates tolerance and civility when engaging with employees, colleagues, and students.
• Successful candidates can demonstrate experience in effectively organizing people and activities

Preferred:

• Experience with educational or residential curriculum will be looked upon favorably

About Grinnell College

Since its founding in 1846, Grinnell has become one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, enrolling 1,700 students from all 50 states and from as many international countries. Grinnell's rigorous academic program emphasizes excellence in education for students in the liberal arts; the college offers the B.A. degree in a range of departments across the humanities, arts, sciences, and social studies. Grinnell has a strong tradition of social responsibility and action, and self-governance and personal responsibility are key components of campus life. More information about Grinnell College is available at www.grinnell.edu.

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